Powerful Features
InputSwitcher is packed with features designed to make your multilingual workflow seamless and efficient.
Core Features
Everything you need to automate your input source switching—completely free.
Automatic Switching
Instantly switches your input source when you switch apps
Set up rules once and InputSwitcher handles the rest. Focus on your work, not your keyboard.
Custom Rules
Create personalized rules for each application
Assign specific input sources to apps like Safari (English), WeChat (Chinese), Xcode (English), etc.
Fallback Input Source
Default input source for apps without rules
Set a fallback so unrecognized apps always use your preferred input source.
Menu Bar Integration
Quick access from your menu bar
Manage rules, pause switching, and access settings—all from the menu bar icon.
Dark Mode Support
Beautiful in light and dark themes
Seamlessly adapts to your macOS appearance preference.
Launch at Login
Start automatically when you log in
InputSwitcher starts automatically when you log in. No need to remember to launch it manually.
10 Languages
Available in your preferred language
English, 简体中文, 繁體中文, 日本語, 한국어, Deutsch, Français, Español, Português, Русский
Pro Features
Unlock advanced productivity tools with a one-time purchase.
Unlimited Rules
Create unlimited app rules
Free users are limited to 3 app rules. Pro unlocks unlimited rules for all your apps.
Visual Indicator
See which input source is active with a floating indicator
A floating indicator appears briefly when input source changes, so you always know which language is active.
Sound Effects
Subtle audio feedback when switching
Subtle audio cues confirm the switch without requiring visual attention.
Global Hotkey
Press ⌘⌥P to pause/resume switching
Press ⌘⌥P to temporarily pause auto-switching when you need manual control.
Menu Bar Flag
Show country flag for current language in menu bar
See a flag icon in your menu bar showing the current input source at a glance.
Import & Export
Backup and restore your rules as JSON
Export your rules to JSON and import them on another Mac or after a fresh install.
Built for Real Multilingual Mac Workflows
InputSwitcher is not just a keyboard utility. It is designed for people who constantly move between English-first work apps and native-language communication on macOS.
Why teams upgrade to Pro
Free gets you started. Pro is for people whose Mac is a daily switching surface across coding, writing, support, and international communication. Visual feedback, hotkey pause, menu bar flags, and unlimited rules reduce costly mistakes and make the app feel invisible in the best way.
- ✓ Set different input behavior for work apps, chat apps, browsers, and note tools without hitting the same shortcut all day.
- ✓ Avoid wrong-language typing in Terminal, commit messages, search bars, and customer replies.
- ✓ Sync rule setups between Macs with import/export when you use a work Mac and a personal Mac.
Keep ABC/English in coding tools, then switch back to Chinese, Japanese, or Korean automatically in team chat.
Handle customer replies in multiple languages without sending messages in the wrong input source.
Draft in one language, research in another, and move between writing and browsing without breaking flow.
Free vs Pro: decide based on workflow size, not feature trivia
Most buyers are not asking whether a feature exists. They are asking whether the free version already removes enough wrong-input friction or whether their real multilingual Mac setup is large enough that Pro becomes the cleaner daily choice.
Free is enough when
- • you only need to fix the biggest wrong-input mistakes in 1-3 core apps
- • you are still validating whether app-based switching fits your Mac workflow
- • you want a low-risk way to test the product before paying
Pro is a strong fit when
- • your day spans coding tools, chat apps, browsers, notes, admin tools, and customer-facing apps
- • the 3-rule free limit forces you to choose which workflow gets protected
- • visual feedback, pause control, and import/export would remove real daily operating friction
Fastest commercial decision path
Assign rules to the 2-3 apps where wrong-language typing costs you the most time and confirm the switch feels invisible in daily work.
If you immediately want separate behavior for coding, chat, browser, writing, and admin tools, you are already beyond a trial setup.
Move to Pro when unlimited rules, stronger visibility, and backup tools are easier than constantly trimming your workflow to fit 3 rules.
Decision shortcut
If 3 rules already cover the apps that matter, Free is probably enough. If you are mentally prioritizing which app deserves automation, Pro is likely the better fit because your workflow is already larger than a trial setup.
Test the free version
Best if you want to validate the app on your biggest multilingual pain points first.
Download Free →Check the buying decision
Best if you already know the free rule cap may be too small and want a direct Free vs Pro decision page.
View pricing →Free vs Pro Comparison
Choose the plan that fits your needs.
Who Uses InputSwitcher?
InputSwitcher is built for anyone who works with multiple languages daily.
Developers
Code in English in Xcode/VS Code, then switch to your native language for Slack without lifting a finger.
Writers & Translators
Write in your target language in Word, switch to source language in browser for research.
Customer Support
Reply to customers in multiple languages across Zendesk, email, and chat apps.
International Teams
Collaborate with global teammates—English in Notion, local language in messaging apps.
Privacy First
InputSwitcher runs entirely on your Mac. We don't collect any data, track your usage, or require an internet connection.
Your rules and settings are stored locally and never leave your device.
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