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ExtraBrain vs GPTExcel

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ExtraBrain compared with GPTExcel
DetailExtraBrain logo ExtraBrainGPTExcel logo GPTExcel
What it doesLocal-first AI interview and meeting copilot for Mac Excel AI assistant for formulas, pivot tables, charts, and data analysis
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 plan: $0 forever with 50 credits a month. Pro: $9/month (≈3,000 credits a month). Pro Plus: $18/month (≈10,000 credits a month). Annual billing saves 30% on paid plans.
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
  • Chat with Excel and CSV files in plain English
  • Generate formulas for Excel, Google Sheets, LibreOffice Calc, and Airtable
  • Build native Excel pivot tables, slicers, and pivot charts
  • Create charts and data visualizations
  • Generate automation scripts (VBA, Apps Script, Python)
  • Create PowerPoint and PDF presentations from spreadsheet data
  • Share chats with secure share links
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
  • Combines multiple spreadsheet tools (formulas, pivots, charts, automation) in one workspace instead of separate tools
  • Works entirely in the browser with no installation required
  • Supports 50+ languages globally
  • Checks new Excel and Google Sheets functions against official documentation
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 check50 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)712
Citation Flow (Majestic)2537
Referring domains (Majestic)49847

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