Last checked: May 12, 2026
At a glance
Cluely says it listens to meetings in real time, gives instant answers, creates meeting notes, does not join meetings as a bot, and offers screen-share invisibility features.
Pricing snapshot: Starter Free; Pro $19.99/month; Pro + Undetectability $149.99/month.
| Feature | ExtraBrain | Cluely | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core workflow | Live interview and meeting copilot with local-first session context. | Live meeting assistant with meeting notes, real-time answers, and screen-share invisibility claims. | 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. | Free, Pro, and Pro + Undetectability tiers. | 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. | Cluely 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. | Cluely 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 Cluely
- People who primarily want a meeting assistant with live answers and meeting notes.
- People who want Cluely App Store or desktop distribution and its bundled plan model.
- People who specifically want Cluely’s paid undetectability tier.
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.