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ExtraBrain vs AutoRouter

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ExtraBrain compared with AutoRouter
DetailExtraBrain logo ExtraBrainAutoRouter logo AutoRouter
What it doesLocal-first AI interview and meeting copilot for Mac Automatically picks the right AI model for each task, using the plans you already pay for first
StageStartup MVP
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Pricing modelFreemium Not given
PricingFree 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 Free: routing across ChatGPT and Claude subscriptions at no cost. Pro: $20/month with $20 of included usage each month for all other models; new accounts get Pro free for the first month or until $20 of usage is spent, whichever comes first. Paid models billed at provider's price plus 10%. Enterpris
Key features
  • 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
  • Automatic model selection based on task difficulty and type
  • Integration with ChatGPT and Claude subscriptions
  • Team deployment via MDM
  • Organizational budgets and spend controls
  • Zero data retention policy option
  • SSO, SCIM and audit log for teams
  • Works with Codex and Claude Code
What makes it different
  • 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
  • Requires no setup or configuration; appears directly in your existing model picker
  • Transparent reporting breaks down spend by team, project, ticket or custom tags with full cost visibility
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)17 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)70
Citation Flow (Majestic)2516
Referring domains (Majestic)498

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