Ranked by how well each one replaces Punto Switcher on macOS specifically — automatic correction, language coverage, price and privacy.
1.
Rekey
Top pick for Mac
macOS 13+ · Apple Silicon & Intel · Free · 34 languages
A native Swift app built specifically for macOS. It watches what you type and, the moment a whole word lands in the wrong layout, rewrites it correctly — automatically, in under 200ms. The closest thing to "Punto, but made for Mac." See the dedicated Punto-for-Mac page →
Pros
- Automatic correction, not just manual switching
- 34 languages — the widest coverage here
- 100% on-device, no telemetry, respects password fields
- Free, native, lightweight; excludes terminals & code editors
Cons
- macOS only (no Windows/Linux)
- Launching soon — currently waitlist
2.
Caramba Switcher
Windows & macOS · ~$6.99/year · English + Russian
From a developer associated with the original Punto era. Auto-switches and autocorrects, with handy touches like double-Shift fixes and exclusion lists. The most direct spiritual successor to Punto — but centred on English/Russian.
Pros
- Genuine automatic switching and autocorrect
- Actively maintained, native Mac build
- Exclusion lists for games and programming apps
Cons
- Focused on English + Russian only
- Annual subscription
- Russian-market oriented
3.
Boomkey
macOS · native · manual double-Shift fix
A clean, focused macOS utility that fixes the layout of the last word when you press double-Shift. Closer to a manual corrector than a fully automatic one, but tidy and Mac-native.
Pros
- Native macOS, simple and focused
- Predictable: you trigger the fix yourself
Cons
- Mostly manual, not automatic detection
- Limited language coverage
4.
MLSwitcher
macOS · Mac App Store · shortcut-based
A long-standing Mac App Store tool that switches the layout of selected text via a keyboard shortcut. Reliable for on-demand fixes if you prefer pressing a key over automatic correction.
Pros
- Established Mac App Store presence
- Good for deliberate, manual switching
Cons
- Modifier/shortcut based, not auto-fix
- No real-time detection as you type
5.
Bzz
macOS · open source (GitHub) · free
A free, open-source layout switcher for macOS. A nice pick if you value open source and do not mind installing from GitHub and tinkering a little.
Pros
- Free and open source
- Community-friendly, inspectable code
Cons
- No polished website or support
- Setup via GitHub; fewer languages
Comparison based on publicly available information, June 2026. Features and pricing may change — check each project before installing.