Last checked: July 29, 2026
At a glance
Acedly positions itself as a native Mac and Windows interview assistant with live transcription, resume and job-description context, coding support, and screen-aware prompts.
Pricing snapshot: Acedly currently advertises free minutes plus Pro and lifetime options; verify live promotional pricing, included minutes, limits, and renewal terms.
| Feature | ExtraBrain | Acedly | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core workflow | Live interview and meeting copilot with local-first session context. | Native Mac and Windows live interview assistant with resume, role, coding, and screen context. | Choose based on whether you need a general desktop copilot or a more specialized interview product. |
| Pricing model | Free core app; Pro $9.99/month, $79/year, $29 Job Search Pass, or $149 Lifetime; subscriptions and the pass include ExtraBrain AI credits, Lifetime does not; your own provider costs are separate | Acedly currently advertises free minutes plus Pro and lifetime options; verify live promotional pricing, included minutes, limits, and renewal terms. | Verify live checkout pages before purchase because plans and promotions can change. |
| Provider model | Local Gemma 4 plus BYO OpenAI, Anthropic, Claude, Codex, or compatible endpoints. | Acedly bundles or manages AI access through its own product plans unless its current checkout says otherwise. | Provider control matters when billing, retention, and model choice need to stay in your accounts. |
| Responsible use | Publishes policy reminders for interviews, meetings, schools, employers, and platforms. | Acedly users should also verify the rules for each interview or meeting. | No tool can make prohibited assistance acceptable. |
Best for ExtraBrain
- People who want a free core app, optional Pro from $9.99/month with included ExtraBrain AI credits, and separate BYO provider billing.
- People who want local Parakeet transcription and local Gemma 4 on-device AI.
- People who need one desktop workflow for interviews, meetings, lectures, and research calls.
Best for Acedly
- People who prefer its own desktop workflow on Mac or Windows.
- Candidates who want resume and job-description grounding.
- People who prefer its current Pro or lifetime access model.
Responsible use
Use any live AI assistant only where interview, workplace, school, and platform rules allow it. Do not use generated answers to misrepresent your skills, experience, or authorship.