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Punto Switcher vs Tegaro
Tegaro is better if you want EN/RU layout correction with related Mac tools. Punto Switcher is stronger for its established layout workflow.
Punto Switcher is a free layout switcher from Yandex. Tegaro fixes wrong-layout text too, and keeps what you type on your Mac.
Tegaro and Punto Switcher both fix text typed in the wrong keyboard layout, for example turning «ghbdtn» into «привет». Punto Switcher is free and comes from Yandex, so read its privacy policy to see what it collects. Tegaro keeps what you type on your Mac and does not upload your content. Tegaro also bundles eight other tools in the same menu-bar icon, with a 14-day trial and a paid Pro plan.
Shift controls EN/RU
Typing supports the documented layout-switch workflow.
Undo and app exceptions
The module supports correction reversal and app-level exceptions.
Other tools included
Typing sits beside capture, clipboard and power modules.
At a glance
| Capability | Punto Switcher | Tegaro |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Layout Correction Both fix English and Russian text typed in the wrong layout | Yes, switches layout automatically as you type | Yes, fixes wrong-layout text when you press Space |
| Manual Fix Use it when you prefer to decide each time | Hotkey you can set | Fix a word or selection by hotkey |
| Privacy Review the relevant feature and provider privacy documentation. | Governed by Yandex's license and privacy policy | Core typing, copied-content and downloaded-model dictation workflows are local; separate services can have their own network behaviour |
| Mac Support Check Punto Switcher's current system requirements | Runs on macOS | macOS 13+, Apple Silicon and Intel |
| Automatic Fixes on Free Plan Pro removes the monthly limit on automatic fixes | Free, no usage limit stated | After the trial: unlimited manual fixes, 100 automatic fixes per calendar month |
| No Account Tegaro works right after install | Not stated | No account needed |
| Additional Tools One app instead of several | Layout switching only | Ten tools in one menu-bar icon, including Clipboard, Screenshots, Dictation and Displays |
| Pricing Free tools stay free after the trial | Free | 14-day all-tools trial; Free limits; Pro: $1.99 first month, then $4.99/month, $29.99/year or $100 lifetime |
When to Choose Punto Switcher
People who want a free layout switcher, are fine with Yandex's terms, and need nothing beyond layout fixing.
When to Choose Tegaro
Mac users who switch between English and Russian, want what they type to stay on their Mac, and would like clipboard, screenshot, display and other tools in the same app.
Tegaro tools, one icon
Typing · Clipboard · Screenshots · Dictation · Displays · Power · Disk · Sound · AI Usage · Critter
Current Tegaro access
Try every Pro tool for 14 days without a card or account. Afterward, Free keeps Classic, Cat and Dog, Power, Sound, AI Usage, normal Displays and Disk analysis; it includes 100 successful automatic layout fixes per calendar month and 2,000 delivered dictation words per Monday-starting week. Pro unlocks Clipboard, Screenshots, Disk cleanup and app removal, unlimited layout automation and dictation, more critters and compatible EDR brightness. A $100 lifetime license covers one person on up to three Macs.
Pricing and terms: Punto Switcher
Free (proprietary Yandex software)
Tegaro: 14-day trial; Pro is $1.99 for the first month, then $4.99/month, $29.99/year, or $100 lifetime for one license on up to three Macs. Post-trial module access varies by module. Check Punto Switcher's official page for its current price and regional terms.
Offers: Punto Switcher
No public promotion is asserted here; check the official checkout for current offers.
Tegaro trial offer
Eligible trial users may receive a one-time 30% annual or lifetime offer valid for 48 hours. It is optional, not a promised public price.
Privacy and footprint
Tegaro runs its core typing, clipboard and downloaded-model dictation workflows locally. AI usage may query Claude or Codex providers using existing authentication; licensing checks, downloads, updates and opted-in email have separate network behaviour. Review each product’s privacy documentation for the feature you use.
Native macOS app built with Swift.
Core typing, copied-content and downloaded-model dictation workflows stay local. Licensing, optional renewal lookups, model downloads, opted-in diagnostics and direct AI-provider checks are separate network actions. AI Usage uses existing provider sign-in and does not send provider credentials to Tegaro.
One isolated Shift tap switches EN/RU; double Shift attempts a safe last-word repair and triple Shift undoes or blocks a pair. Each gesture can be disabled; without a safe candidate, double Shift only switches layout.
How to Switch from Punto Switcher to Tegaro
- Quit Punto Switcher and remove it from /Applications.
- In macOS System Settings → Privacy & Security, remove Punto Switcher from Input Monitoring and Accessibility.
- Install Tegaro and allow Input Monitoring and Accessibility when asked.
- Type «ghbdtn » in any text field and check that it becomes «привет».
Frequently asked questions
Does Tegaro record my keystrokes or passwords?
No. What you type stays on your Mac, and Tegaro does not upload your content.
What if Tegaro fixes something I wanted to keep?
Undo it right away to get your original text back. You can also turn automatic fixing off and use manual fixes only.
Does it cost anything after the trial?
Layout keeps unlimited manual fixes and 100 automatic fixes per calendar month for free. Pro removes the automatic limit: $1.99 the first month, then $4.99/month, $29.99/year, or $100 lifetime for up to 3 Macs.
Sources and disclosure
Published by Tegaro. App information is checked against the linked official pages on the date shown. Checked: 2026-10-07.