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120.dev

AI-powered native apps that push the boundaries, delivering buttery smooth performance.

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Overview

120.dev is a platform for building native AI applications across macOS, Windows, and Linux with a focus on extreme performance and smooth user experience. Unlike browser-based tools, 120.dev apps are fully native, achieving responsiveness up to 120FPS with deep optimizations for developers and creators.The platform provides a suite of AI-powered applications, including 120 AI Chat, 120 HN, 120 Table, and 120 Email. Each is designed with performance, usability, and extensibility at its core.The flagship app, 120 AI Chat, enables users to work with 50+ AI models from providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, xAI, Hugging Face, Stability, and Vercel. It also supports local LLMs via Ollama (Llama, DeepSeek-R1, Mistral, Gemma 3). Key features include multi-threaded chats, knowledge retrieval with citations, code-friendly UI with native markdown rendering, prompt libraries, and AI-powered image generation.Other apps in the ecosystem include 120 HN, a native Hacker News reader with AI summarization; 120 Table, a visual database editor with AI query assistance; and 120 Email, a privacy-first AI-powered email client.With its developer-optimized interface, theming capabilities, and cross-platform performance, 120.dev is built to redefine how native applications leverage AI, seamlessly blending power, speed, and usability.

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Pros and Cons

Pros

  • +Native apps with buttery smooth 120FPS performance
  • +Supports 50 AI models and local LLMs via Ollama
  • +Smart knowledge retrieval with source citations
  • +Multi-threaded chat for parallel AI conversations
  • +Built-in AI image generation and text-to-speech
  • +Developer-focused UI with code rendering and themes

Cons

  • -File attachments and some planned features still pending
  • -One-time license tied to a single device
  • -Updates only included for the first year after purchase
  • -Commercial use requires paid license (not free tier)

Categories

  • Primary: Creativity
  • Secondary: Software
  • Specialty: Apps