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ExtraBrain vs ExtraBrain Pro.

ExtraBrain Free gives you the core Mac live assistant. ExtraBrain Pro adds advanced workflow controls for people who reuse profiles, session context, summaries, and premium controls across repeated interviews, meetings, and research calls.

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Free vs Pro

Plan comparison

Start with the upgrades, then confirm what stays the same. ExtraBrain Pro changes app workflow controls; AI provider usage remains separate for both plans.

Free

$0

Best for trying the core Mac live assistant with built-in profiles and your own provider setup.

Download Free

ExtraBrain Pro

From $6.99/mo

Best for repeated interviews, meetings, and research workflows that need reusable controls.

Start Pro
ExtraBrain Free and ExtraBrain Pro plan comparison
Capability Free ExtraBrain Pro Difference
Pro unlocks
Custom profiles Not included Reusable prompt profiles Pro unlock Upgrade when you need saved guidance for a specific role, interview loop, meeting format, or response style.
Workflow controls Built-in defaults Per-profile behavior Pro unlock Pro lets custom profiles control analysis behavior, screenshot follow-up, and context use.
Session review Standard local history Richer context and summaries Pro unlock Pro is better when repeated sessions need saved facts, summaries, and review controls.
Premium controls Core controls Advanced controls where enabled Pro unlock Pro receives premium workflow and model controls as they ship in the app.
Included in both
Core Mac app Included Included Same in both Same desktop app foundation for live interviews, meetings, lectures, and research calls.
Live transcription and analysis Local or configured providers Local or configured providers Same in both Same provider choice and local-first workflow model.
Built-in profiles Assistant, Coding, System Design, Behavioral, Meeting Assistant, Coding, System Design, Behavioral, Meeting Same in both Same starter profile set for common live workflows.
Costs and setup
App price $0
  • Founder monthly: $6.99/mo
  • Yearly: $79/yr
  • Lifetime: $149
 Cost note Pro adds app workflow features, not bundled AI credits.
Provider costs Separate Separate Cost note OpenAI, Anthropic, Deepgram, Claude, Codex, or custom provider billing remains separate.
Purchase path No purchase Settings -> License or checkout Cost note Use Pro only when workflow controls save meaningful setup and review time.

Pro unlocks

Custom profiles

Pro unlock
Free Not included
ExtraBrain Pro Reusable prompt profiles

Upgrade when you need saved guidance for a specific role, interview loop, meeting format, or response style.

Workflow controls

Pro unlock
Free Built-in defaults
ExtraBrain Pro Per-profile behavior

Pro lets custom profiles control analysis behavior, screenshot follow-up, and context use.

Session review

Pro unlock
Free Standard local history
ExtraBrain Pro Richer context and summaries

Pro is better when repeated sessions need saved facts, summaries, and review controls.

Premium controls

Pro unlock
Free Core controls
ExtraBrain Pro Advanced controls where enabled

Pro receives premium workflow and model controls as they ship in the app.

Included in both

Core Mac app

Same in both
Free Included
ExtraBrain Pro Included

Same desktop app foundation for live interviews, meetings, lectures, and research calls.

Live transcription and analysis

Same in both
Free Local or configured providers
ExtraBrain Pro Local or configured providers

Same provider choice and local-first workflow model.

Built-in profiles

Same in both
Free Assistant, Coding, System Design, Behavioral, Meeting
ExtraBrain Pro Assistant, Coding, System Design, Behavioral, Meeting

Same starter profile set for common live workflows.

Costs and setup

App price

Cost note
Free $0
ExtraBrain Pro
  • Founder monthly: $6.99/mo
  • Yearly: $79/yr
  • Lifetime: $149

Pro adds app workflow features, not bundled AI credits.

Provider costs

Cost note
Free Separate
ExtraBrain Pro Separate

OpenAI, Anthropic, Deepgram, Claude, Codex, or custom provider billing remains separate.

Purchase path

Cost note
Free No purchase
ExtraBrain Pro Settings -> License or checkout

Use Pro only when workflow controls save meaningful setup and review time.

Free vs Pro

What Free includes

Core desktop workflow

Download and use the Mac app for live interviews, meetings, lectures, research calls, and technical discussions.

Provider choice

Use local Gemma 4 on-device AI where installed and compatible, or connect OpenAI, Anthropic, Claude, Codex, Deepgram, or compatible provider access.

Built-in profiles

Use Assistant, Coding, System Design, Behavioral, and Meeting profiles for common live workflows.

Local-first history

Keep local transcripts, screenshots, notes, analyses, and saved facts on your Mac unless you delete them or send content to a selected provider.

ExtraBrain profiles settings showing built-in profile controls
Free includes the built-in profile system for common workflows.
ExtraBrain settings sessions tab showing local session history controls
Session history stays local and can be reviewed or deleted from Settings.
Free vs Pro

What Pro adds

Custom profiles

Save reusable prompt guidance for a specific role, interview loop, meeting format, study workflow, or response style.

Workflow behavior per profile

Control whether a custom profile expands the window on analysis, starts analysis after a region screenshot, or uses fuller session context.

Richer follow-through

Use advanced history, post-session summaries, saved facts, review controls, and premium model controls where enabled by the current release.

Simple license management

Purchase, activate, view status, and deactivate Pro from Settings -> License inside the app.

ExtraBrain custom profile controls in Settings
Pro unlocks custom profiles with reusable prompt guidance and per-profile behavior.
ExtraBrain license settings tab for Pro activation
Pro purchase and activation happen in Settings -> License.
Free vs Pro

Provider billing stays separate

ExtraBrain Pro changes app workflow features, not your external provider billing. OpenAI, Anthropic, Deepgram, Claude, Codex, or custom provider costs, quotas, retention, and model access remain governed by those provider accounts.

FAQ

Common questions.

Short answers for people and crawlers comparing ExtraBrain with other live AI assistants.

Do I need Pro to use ExtraBrain?

No. The core Mac app is free to download and use.

How much is ExtraBrain Pro?

ExtraBrain Pro is $9.99/month regular with $6.99/month Founder pricing for early users, $79/year, or $149 Lifetime (launch price).

What is the biggest reason to upgrade?

Upgrade when you need custom profiles, reusable prompt guidance, profile-specific workflow controls, richer session context, summaries, and premium controls where enabled.

Where do I buy Pro?

Open Settings -> License inside the ExtraBrain app to purchase, activate, view, or deactivate Pro.

Does Pro include AI credits?

No. External AI and transcription provider usage remains separate from ExtraBrain Pro.