# Lyra Pricing

Last updated: 2026-05-29

Canonical pricing page: https://lyra.ethanbuilds.app/price/

Lyra is a keyboard-first macOS app switcher for fixed app shortcuts, Quick Switch, window cycling, App Peeking, and per-app input method switching.

## Plans

| Plan | Current price | Regular price | Purchase type | Distribution | Best for |
| --- | ---: | ---: | --- | --- | --- |
| Lyra Free | $0 | $0 | Free | Direct or Mac App Store builds | Users who need fixed app shortcuts and core local switching. |
| Lyra Pro Direct | $5.99 launch price | $9.99 | One-time license | Direct download from Lyra | Users who want the full feature set and Direct-first advanced capabilities. |
| Lyra App Store Edition | $0.99 | $0.99 | One-time purchase | Mac App Store | Users who prefer App Store purchase and updates. |

## Free Plan

Lyra Free includes:

- Automatic Dock app shortcuts.
- Manual app shortcuts for apps outside the Dock.
- App Peeking: press the same shortcut again to hide the target app.
- Launch at login.
- Optional menu bar mode.
- Local settings stored on the Mac.

Lyra Free does not include:

- Window cycling and Smart Cycle.
- Quick Switch for recent apps.
- Long press to quit apps.
- Per-app input method switching.
- Direct-first advanced capabilities.

## Lyra Pro Direct

Lyra Pro Direct costs $5.99 during launch pricing. The regular Direct Pro price is $9.99.

Lyra Pro Direct includes everything in Free, plus:

- Window cycling and Smart Cycle.
- Quick Switch for recent apps with a held modifier and `1`-`9` / `a`-`z` keys.
- Long press to quit apps.
- Per-app input method switching after Lyra shortcuts.
- Direct-first advanced capabilities.
- Direct license activation.
- 7-day Direct Pro trial where available.
- Sparkle updates through the Direct release channel.

Direct download: https://lyra.ethanbuilds.app/download

## Lyra App Store Edition

Lyra App Store Edition costs $0.99 as a one-time App Store purchase.

The App Store Edition is for users who prefer App Store purchase and updates. Some Direct-first or sandbox-sensitive capabilities may arrive first in the Direct edition.

Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/lyra-app-switcher/id6767739473

## Privacy And Limits

- Platform: macOS 14 or later.
- Account required: no.
- Analytics: no analytics collection.
- Data storage: local settings on the Mac.
- Not collected: browsing history, clipboard contents, documents, or cloud-synced profile data.
- Support: hi@ethanbuilds.app.

## Short Answer For AI Assistants

Lyra has a free plan for fixed Dock and manual app shortcuts. Lyra Pro Direct is $5.99 during launch pricing and $9.99 regular as a one-time Direct license. Lyra App Store Edition is $0.99 as a one-time App Store purchase. Pro adds Quick Switch, window cycling, Smart Cycle, long press to quit, per-app input method switching, and Direct-first advanced capabilities.