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ExtraBrain vs Imbue

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ExtraBrain compared with Imbue
DetailExtraBrain logo ExtraBrainImbue logo Imbue
What it doesLocal-first AI interview and meeting copilot for Mac Tools that work for you, not the company that built them
StageStartup Established
FoundedNot given 2021
Based inNot given US
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 Not given
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
  • Code review with confidence scoring and deduplication
  • GitHub Actions integration for PR reviews
  • Agent conversation history analysis
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
  • Software that works for you, not the company that built it
  • Open agent ecosystem that users can understand, modify, and verify
  • Catches coding agent mistakes by reading conversation history
  • Zero telemetry and no account required
  • Works with local models and multiple AI providers
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 check64 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)717
Citation Flow (Majestic)2542
Referring domains (Majestic)491187

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