Last checked: July 29, 2026
At a glance
The Interview Copilot positions itself as a Mac and Windows interview assistant with automatic answers, coding screenshots, limited free Groq use, and paid Claude activation.
Pricing snapshot: The Interview Copilot currently advertises limited free Groq use and a monthly Claude activation; verify live prices, time, screenshot limits, and renewal terms.
| Feature | ExtraBrain | The Interview Copilot | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core workflow | Live interview and meeting copilot with local-first session context. | Mac and Windows interview assistant with automatic answers and coding screenshots. | 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 | The Interview Copilot currently advertises limited free Groq use and a monthly Claude activation; verify live prices, time, screenshot 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. | The Interview Copilot 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. | The Interview Copilot 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 The Interview Copilot
- People who prefer its own desktop workflow on Mac or Windows.
- Candidates who want its automatic answer mode.
- People who want screenshot-based coding prompts.
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.