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ExtraBrain vs GOL Voice Assistant

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ExtraBrain compared with GOL Voice Assistant
DetailExtraBrain logo ExtraBrainGOL Voice Assistant logo GOL Voice Assistant
What it doesLocal-first AI interview and meeting copilot for Mac Talk to Claude Code from your phone
StageStartup Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given AU
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 with phone's own speech recognition and voices. Whisper (optional upgraded listening) is A$0.02 per minute of talking, charged from prepaid GOL credits.
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
  • Voice input with phone's speech recognition
  • Text-to-speech output on phone
  • Natural conversation control with voice commands
  • Encrypted message relay between phone and PC
  • QR code pairing setup
  • Web page interface added to home screen
  • Automatic screen wake during conversation
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
  • Works from your phone for Claude Code on PC
  • Natural voice commands like pausing and continuing
  • Free to use with optional premium listening
  • Encrypted messages never stored
  • Work from anywhere, including the couch
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 check2 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)70
Citation Flow (Majestic)2527
Referring domains (Majestic)4941

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