Lightkey
Lightkey is a predictive typing software powered by AI and deep learning algorithms, designed to improve the speed and accuracy of typing i...
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What is Lightkey?
Lightkey is an AI-powered predictive typing and spelling correction software for Windows that offers inline text prediction in any desktop application. The tool learns your unique typing patterns and writing style over time, gradually predicting up to 18 words including punctuation marks, allowing you to compose content faster with confidence. It operates entirely offline, ensuring your documents, emails, and typing data never leave your device.
Key features include unlimited text predictions (in Pro version), real-time spelling corrections, productivity metrics tracking (time saved, typing speed in WPM, daily typing time), the ability to import your own files to calibrate the prediction engine to your voice and tone, and support for over 60 industry-oriented content domains such as technology, academia, and legal. Lightkey natively supports Microsoft Office 2010-2024 and Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), and its Chrome and Edge extensions support millions of websites including Gmail, WhatsApp Web, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Slack, Zoom, and more.
Lightkey is designed for professionals, writers, business users, and people with disabilities. The standard Free version offers limited predictions, while Lightkey Pro provides unlimited predictions and advanced features. Lightkey Business adds collective wisdom and team analytics for organizations. The special Assistive Technology (AT) edition is designed specifically for people with disabilities including dyslexia, dexterity issues, visual impairment, color blindness, and neurodivergent audiences, featuring read-aloud functionality, dyslexia-optimized correction, and screen reader-compatible interfaces.
Lightkey pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Lightkey offers a Free version with limited predictions. Lightkey Pro costs $49.95 for a 1-year license or $229.95 for a lifetime license, including unlimited predictions, text prediction & real-time correction, MS Office/Chrome/Edge integration, sound assistance, vocabulary import/management, productivity metrics, and backup/restore prediction profile. Lightkey Business costs $69.95 for 1-year or $299.95 for lifetime, adding collective wisdom and team analytics with business KPIs, plus easy site-wide installation. Lightkey Pro AT and Business AT are assistive technology editions with advanced accessibility features including read-aloud, dyslexia-optimized correction, and enhanced predictions for dexterity. All premium plans include 14-day money back guarantee (30-day on some plans), free lifetime updates, and license migration to new devices. Multi-device discounts up to 40% per device for 2+ devices.
Lightkey pros
- Predicts up to 18 words including punctuation marks
- Works entirely offline - no content sent to cloud
- Learns your unique typing patterns and writing style
- Over 60 industry-oriented content domains available
- Native support for Microsoft Office 2010-2024 and Office 365
- Chrome and Edge extensions support millions of websites
- Real-time spelling correction as you type
- Productivity metrics tracking (WPM, time saved, typing time)
- Import your own files to calibrate prediction engine
- Lightkey Anywhere works in any desktop application
- Auto-activates in remembered applications
- Tab key accepts predictions without pausing typing
- 14-day money back guarantee on all premium plans
- Free lifetime updates with perpetual license
- Up to 40% discount for multiple devices (2+)
- Same-day live email support for premium customers
- Backup and restore prediction profile to new device
- Sound assistance feature for non-touch typists
- Trusted by Fortune 500 companies
- Available in 170 countries worldwide
Lightkey cons
- Free version has limited prediction count
- Only available for Windows (no Mac version)
- Premium plans require purchase ($49.95/year for Pro)
- Lightkey Anywhere requires Alt+click trigger in non-native apps
- No native mobile app support
- Business plan is more expensive ($69.95/year)
- Payment processed through PayPro Global (third-party)
- No phone support for Pro users (only Business gets phone support)
Frequently asked questions about Lightkey
Is Lightkey safe to use?
Yes, Lightkey is completely safe. It will never submit your content to the cloud - all processing happens offline on your device. Your documents, emails, and typing data are not sent or collected by Lightkey's servers in any way. Lightkey is trusted by Fortune 500 companies and follows industry's best practices for cybersecurity and privacy.
Why should I upgrade to Pro?
Lightkey Pro offers unlimited predictions as well as advanced features that maximize productivity. The Free version has limited predictions, while Pro gives you unlimited keystrokes saved. Pro also includes productivity metrics tracking, vocabulary import/management, backup/restore prediction profile, and sound assistance features. Users save millions of keystrokes that turn into dozens of hours transformed for better use.
How do I install Lightkey?
Installing Lightkey is super easy. Just download Lightkey from the website, click on install, take the quick tutorial, and you're all set. If you need help, there's a step-by-step installation guide available. Lightkey Anywhere can be activated using the master switch in the main Dashboard in Lightkey's Control Center, or through Preferences > Applications tab.
Do you offer a discount?
Yes, when you buy Lightkey Pro for multiple devices (2 or more), you can get a discount of up to 40% per device. The discount is available on the Lightkey Pro purchase page. All premium customers also benefit from free updates and the ability to migrate their license and prediction profile to a new device.
What applications does Lightkey support?
Lightkey natively supports Microsoft Office 2010-2024 and Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). Its Chrome and Edge extensions support millions of websites including Gmail, Outlook Mail, Yahoo, AOL Mail, WhatsApp Web, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, Slack, Messenger, Quora, Asana, Monday, Trello, Notion, ChatGPT, Salesforce, Medium, JIRA, Zendesk, and more. For any other desktop application, Lightkey Anywhere feature enables predictions.
How does Lightkey Anywhere work?
Lightkey Anywhere is a trigger-based feature that enables word predictions and spelling corrections in every desktop application. Holding the Alt key and clicking on the target text box triggers Lightkey's predictions into that box. Once activated in a certain box, Lightkey automatically re-triggers itself the next time you start typing there. After typing, hit Enter and your text shows up in the target destination. Lightkey Anywhere remembers favorite applications and auto-activates itself.
Which plan should I choose - Pro or Business?
If you're interested in Lightkey for personal, home office, or small office use, go for the Pro plan. If you need extended team-based prediction capabilities, remote automated deployment, and license management, choose the Business plan. Business adds collective wisdom (team prediction sharing) and team analytics with business KPIs, plus phone support in addition to the same-day email support.
How do I pay for Lightkey?
Lightkey uses PayPro Global payment processing services to secure payments. PayPro Global accepts over 70 payment methods and supports over 110 currencies. When you click 'Buy Now', you're directed to PayPro Global to complete your order. For inquiries about plans or payments, you can contact the sales team directly.
What accessibility features does Lightkey AT offer?
Lightkey AT (Assistive Technology edition) is designed for people with disabilities with features including: read-aloud functionality for predictions and spelling corrections with customizable voice/speed, dyslexia-optimized real-time correction, enhanced predictions for dexterity issues, color themes targeting all common types of color blindness, screen reader-compatible onboarding/Dashboard/AT menus for visually impaired, and a new onboarding dialogue tailored to specific disabilities. Available as Pro AT and Business AT.
How does Lightkey learn my writing style?
Lightkey learns your unique typing patterns and writing style gradually over time. You can also drag and drop your files directly into Lightkey's prediction engine to inject your entire corpus into the algorithm within seconds. This calibrates the prediction engine especially for you, helping it leverage your voice, tone, and areas of interest. The more you use it, the better it gets at predicting your content.