Voila
AI browser assistant that drafts emails, replies, and writing — invoked with a keyboard shortcut.
Visit Voila Free tier, Pro $8/mo
What is Voila?
Voila is a Mac and Windows app that runs an AI assistant invocable from any text field with a keyboard shortcut (Option + Space). Highlight text, hit the shortcut, and Voila rewrites, summarises, translates, or replies — without leaving your current app. The "ChatGPT for any text field" approach.
Key features
- Keyboard-shortcut invocation in any app
- Email reply drafting
- Translation across 30+ languages
- Custom prompts ("Always use this tone")
- Mac + Windows + Chrome extension
Pros
- Faster than switching to ChatGPT for quick edits
- Affordable Pro tier
- Works in every text field including dev tools
Cons
- Smaller community than the big AI brands
- No advanced agent or RAG features
- Mostly an individual productivity tool
Best for
People who write a lot of emailsMultilingual professionalsAnyone tired of opening a new tab for ChatGPTWriters who want quick rewrite suggestions
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