DiffCue vs ExtraBrain

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DiffCue compared with ExtraBrain
Detail	DiffCue	ExtraBrain
What it does	Code review for uncommitted git changes before you commit	Local-first AI interview and meeting copilot for Mac
Stage	Startup	Startup
Founded	Not given	Not given
Based in	CA	Not given
Pricing model	Paid	Freemium
Pricing	5 free reviews with no signup or credit card, then $4.99 once for unlimited use on up to 2 Macs. A review includes every AI summary, explanation, and chat message for one repo for one day. No subscription; 30-day refund policy. Free 1.x updates included.	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	Hunk-by-hunk code explanation with AI Interactive chat thread per hunk for follow-up questions Side-by-side before and after view of changes One-line AI summary for each file Saved chat threads and explanations that persist between sessions Support for OpenAI, OpenRouter, or any OpenAI-compatible endpoint API key stored securely in macOS Keychain Works with code written by humans or AI agents License works on up to 2 Macs	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	One-time $4.99 purchase with no subscription or recurring fees Free trial with 5 reviews and no signup or credit card required Built specifically for reviewing uncommitted changes, not a general git client with chat attached Your code never leaves your chosen AI provider, never sent to DiffCue Interacts with AI agents from Cursor, Copilot, Claude Code, and Windsurf	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 plan	Not given	Not given
Open source	Not given	Not given
Platforms	Not given	Not given
Public API	Not given	Not given
Community votes	0	0
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)	Not checked yet no change since last check	17 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	0	7
Citation Flow (Majestic)	12	25
Referring domains (Majestic)	1	49

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