Typerelay vs Shoji

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Typerelay compared with Shoji
Detail	Typerelay	Shoji
What it does	Less typing. More doing.	A privacy screen for your Mac that locks with one keystroke and unlocks with Touch ID
Stage	MVP	Not given
Founded	Not given	Not given
Based in	Not given	Not given
Pricing model	Freemium	Paid
Pricing	Free: $0 forever (1 person, 250 active snippets, 1 library, 1 connected machine). Pro: $4/user/month for up to 5 users. Team: $8/user/month with no user cap.	$14 one time. Includes 24 hours free trial, three Macs on one license key, and every future update. 30 days to change your mind, no questions.
Key features	Text expansion with shortcuts On-device AI drafting and refinement Repeated-text suggestions Local search across snippets macOS, Windows, and Linux desktop apps Terminal UI for keyboard workflows Sync across multiple devices Shared libraries and team management REST API access MCP access for AI assistants	Lock entire Mac display with one keystroke (⌘L) Unlock with Touch ID or Mac password Windows remain exactly as they were when locked Works with multiple displays including new ones plugged in while locked Hands off to macOS lock after custom time delay No permissions required from macOS
What makes it different	Local-first design with optional sync keeps your data on your device Repeated-text suggestions without requiring AI Mobile apps for iOS and Android in public beta Import existing snippets from Espanso	Instant privacy that keeps windows exactly where you left them, unlike macOS lock screen Survives Force Quit with automatic macOS lock activation One-time purchase with no subscription
Free plan	Not given	Not given
Open source	Not given	Not given
Platforms	Not given	Not given
Public API	Not given	Not given
Community votes	0	0
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)	12 −1 (down) since last check	29 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	5	10
Citation Flow (Majestic)	26	19
Referring domains (Majestic)	15	10

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