Question 1

What is NextFlow AI?

Accepted Answer

NextFlow AI is a macOS application that lets you build and run AI workflows entirely on your Mac using Apple Silicon and the MLX framework. It features a visual drag-and-drop canvas, 14 built-in tools, and 15+ open-source AI models — all running locally with zero cloud dependency.

Question 2

Does NextFlow AI require an internet connection?

Accepted Answer

No. After the initial installation and model download, NextFlow AI runs completely offline. All AI inference and data processing happens on-device using your Apple Silicon chip. Your data never leaves your computer.

Question 3

What Mac hardware do I need to run NextFlow AI?

Accepted Answer

NextFlow AI requires an Apple Silicon Mac (M1, M2, M3, or M4), macOS 14 Sonoma or later, and a minimum of 8 GB RAM. The app automatically detects your hardware and recommends the best AI model for your specific chip and memory configuration.

Question 4

What AI models does NextFlow AI support?

Accepted Answer

NextFlow AI supports 15+ open-source models from leading AI labs including Qwen 3 (0.6B–30B) from Alibaba, Gemma 4 (1B–27B) from Google, Llama 3 (1B–8B) from Meta, Phi-4 Mini (3.8B) from Microsoft, and Mistral (7B) from Mistral AI. All models run locally via Apple's MLX framework with Metal acceleration.

Question 5

How much does NextFlow AI cost?

Accepted Answer

NextFlow AI offers a free tier with 1 active workflow and unlimited executions. The Pro plan costs $4.99/month or $49.99/year (save 16%), which unlocks unlimited workflows, all 14 tool modules, LLM-assisted debugging, priority model updates, and email support. There are no API fees or usage-based charges.

Question 6

Is my data private with NextFlow AI?

Accepted Answer

Yes, completely. NextFlow AI processes all data locally on your Mac using Apple Silicon. No data is collected, stored, or transmitted to external servers. There are no third-party analytics or tracking tools. Your files, prompts, and outputs never leave your computer.

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