Last checked: July 29, 2026
At a glance
hintio positions itself as a Mac and Windows assistant with separate interview, sales, and meeting profiles plus cloud, bring-your-own-key, and local modes.
Pricing snapshot: hintio currently advertises limited free use plus monthly and annual Pro plans; verify live prices, session limits, modes, and renewal terms.
| Feature | ExtraBrain | hintio | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core workflow | Live interview and meeting copilot with local-first session context. | Mac and Windows assistant for interviews, sales calls, and meetings. | Choose based on whether you need a general desktop copilot or a more specialized interview product. |
| Pricing model | Free core Mac app; Pro is $9.99/month ($6.99 Founder), $79/year, or $149 Lifetime; external AI or transcription costs depend on providers you choose. | hintio currently advertises limited free use plus monthly and annual Pro plans; verify live prices, session limits, modes, and renewal terms. | Verify live checkout pages before purchase because plans and promotions can change. |
| Provider model | Local Gemma 4 where installed and compatible plus BYO OpenAI, Anthropic, Claude, Codex, or compatible endpoints. | hintio 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. | hintio 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 Mac app, optional $9.99/month ($6.99 Founder), $79/year, or $149 Lifetime Pro controls, and separate BYO provider billing.
- People who want local Parakeet transcription and local Gemma 4 on-device AI where installed and compatible.
- People who need one desktop workflow for interviews, meetings, lectures, and research calls.
Best for hintio
- People who need both Mac and Windows support.
- Teams that want dedicated interview, sales, and meeting profiles.
- People who want to compare its cloud, bring-your-own-key, and local modes.
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.