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ExtraBrain vs Citenook

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ExtraBrain compared with Citenook
DetailExtraBrain logo ExtraBrainCitenook logo Citenook
What it doesLocal-first AI interview and meeting copilot for Mac Private AI for Mac that answers questions from your own files with exact source citations
StageStartup Not given
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
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 for 30 days with all features. Then Standard $9.99/month or $79/year; Pro $19.99/month or $149/year; Pro+ $29.99/month or $229/year. Billed in US dollars.
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
  • Support for multiple file types including PDF, Word, Excel, text, Markdown, Apple Notes, Obsidian, web pages, YouTube and recordings
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
  • Every answer shows the exact sentence and page number it came from
  • Works completely offline with no internet connection required
  • No account needed when using models on your Mac, no tracking or analytics
  • Preview exactly what will be sent to online AI services before it goes
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)2511
Referring domains (Majestic)491

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