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ExtraBrain vs Brain Scanner

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ExtraBrain compared with Brain Scanner
DetailExtraBrain logo ExtraBrain Brain Scanner
What it doesLocal-first AI interview and meeting copilot for Mac Review and pivot your AI coding agent in one place
StageStartup Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFreemium Free
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 plan with 900 free credits for new users. Contact for more usage credits or Founders plan details.
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
  • Session reviews with agent summaries, decisions, checks, blockers and file diffs
  • Project graph showing files, symbols and subsystems in one connected view
  • Change review with recorded updates and before-and-after details
  • Session context keeping goal, work and outcome connected
  • File browser with mapped folders and file details
  • Queued tasks scoped by type and source
  • Implementation estimates with evidence range and confidence
  • MCP integration with Claude Code and Codex
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
  • Decision trail keeps context in one place instead of scattered in chat scrollback
  • Review agent changes and make notes without retyping recaps
  • Connected project graph shows how work fits together
  • Session recovery brings all context to the next session
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)2513
Referring domains (Majestic)4918

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