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ContextStream vs ExtraBrain

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ContextStream compared with ExtraBrain
DetailContextStream logo ContextStreamExtraBrain logo ExtraBrain
What it doesShared project context for AI coding agents Local-first AI interview and meeting copilot for Mac
StageStartup Startup
Founded2024 Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingStarter: Free with 10,000 credits every month, 1 user, up to 15 projects. Pro: $19/month with 25,000 credits every month, 1 user, unlimited projects. Elite: $49/month with 100,000 credits every month, 1 user, unlimited projects. Team: $79/user/month with 200,000 credits per seat pooled, 3+ users, $2 Free core app with local Gemma 4, local Parakeet transcription, and bring-your-own provider setup. Pro: $9.99/month, $99/year, or $179 Lifetime. Eligible monthly and yearly Pro subscriptions include 1,000 ExtraBrain AI credits per billing month. External AI and transcription provider usage billed se
Key features
  • Hosted code search with indexing and dependency graphs
  • Save and retrieve project decisions with reasoning
  • Record lessons from past work to guide future tasks
  • Plans, runbooks, and handoffs for agent coordination
  • MCP integration with Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, Grok
  • Change impact analysis and code health metrics
  • Team collaboration with shared workspaces
  • Privacy controls and access permissions
  • ContextCode CLI and VS Code extension
  • Knowledge Atlas to explore code and project connections
  • Live transcription with local Parakeet or optional Deepgram
  • Screen-aware context and screenshots for structured answers
  • Hidden from screen sharing on Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, and coding platforms
  • Post-session summaries and organized context
  • Local-first data storage on your Mac
  • Support for multiple interview and meeting platforms
  • Desktop app that does not join calls as a bot
What makes it different
  • Switch agents without re-explaining the project
  • Decisions and lessons carry over across sessions and tools
  • Full-featured free plan with 10,000 monthly credits
  • High code recall (99.38%) and memory accuracy (91.4%)
  • Evidence-based answers with source attribution
  • Fully local workflow possible with on-device Gemma and local Parakeet transcription
  • Free to start with optional Pro, unlike bundled subscription services
  • Built around bring-your-own provider access instead of locked-in vendors
  • Designed to stay invisible during screen sharing and recordings
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)29 no change since last check17 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)57
Citation Flow (Majestic)3625
Referring domains (Majestic)10949

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