Providers

Gemma 4 and provider access stay under your control.

ExtraBrain is designed for model choice: use local Gemma 4 when compatible hardware supports it, bring your own model access when cloud or subscription modes fit, and keep a backup before high-stakes sessions.

Setup guide

Providers

Provider options

Local Gemma 4

Local Gemma 4 can keep AI prompts on your computer, but it requires compatible hardware and may not be available in every customer environment.

ExtraBrain AI

ExtraBrain AI is the managed AI provider built into the app: no API key or provider account needed. Credits pay only for ExtraBrain AI requests. Pro Monthly, Pro Yearly, and the Job Search Pass include 1,000 ExtraBrain AI credits each month, and the 14-day trial includes 500. Lifetime unlocks every Pro feature but does not include ExtraBrain AI credits.

Model providers

OpenAI, Anthropic, custom OpenAI-compatible endpoints, Claude Subscription, and Codex Subscription modes.

Transcription providers

Local NVIDIA Parakeet and optional Deepgram.

Retention and billing

Provider policies, retention settings, and usage costs are controlled through provider accounts.

Providers

Provider setup priorities

Start local when possible

Use local Gemma 4 and local Parakeet transcription when compatible hardware and workflow requirements support it.

Pick a primary provider

Choose the model or subscription you trust for normal interviews, meetings, lectures, and research calls.

Keep a backup

Configure a second tested provider or local option for quota, outage, or quality issues before high-stakes sessions.

Providers

When a hosted meeting assistant may fit better

Shared team notes

Choose a hosted meeting agent when automatic team sharing, admin workspaces, CRM sync, or searchable company meeting archives matter more than a local desktop workflow.

Managed compliance

Choose an enterprise meeting platform when your organization requires centralized policy controls, SSO, eDiscovery, legal holds, or admin-managed retention.

Personal control

Choose ExtraBrain when you want the live workflow on your computer with explicit provider choices and a clear path to local transcription and local Gemma 4.

Summary

Key takeaways

ExtraBrain AI Providers and Local Models is part of ExtraBrain's local-first desktop workflow for live interviews, meetings, transcription, provider control, and responsible AI use.

Page focus

Platform fact

ExtraBrain has 2 current desktop platforms, macOS and Windows; on Mac it supports both Apple Silicon and Intel.

Data-flow fact

ExtraBrain has 3 configurable data paths to review before sensitive work: local Parakeet transcription, local Gemma 4, and external providers you choose.

FAQ

Common questions.

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

Which providers can ExtraBrain use?

ExtraBrain supports local Gemma 4, OpenAI, Anthropic, custom OpenAI-compatible endpoints, Claude Subscription, Codex Subscription, local NVIDIA Parakeet transcription, and optional Deepgram.

Can provider data leave my computer?

Yes. External model providers can receive prompts, transcript excerpts, screenshots, notes, or context you choose to send. Optional Deepgram can receive audio or transcription data depending on setup.

Why keep a backup provider?

A backup helps when local hardware support, provider quota, network availability, or model behavior changes before a live session.

Can ExtraBrain replace Otter or Meetily?

Not always. ExtraBrain is a desktop copilot for interviews and meetings. Otter-style tools are meeting workspaces, while Meetily-style tools focus on local meeting transcription; choose based on workflow and data path.