ExtraBrain vs Shortcut

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ExtraBrain compared with Shortcut
Detail	ExtraBrain	Shortcut
What it does	Local-first AI interview and meeting copilot for Mac	AI agent for Excel automation and financial modeling
Stage	Startup	Startup
Founded	Not given	2024
Based in	Not given	Not given
Pricing model	Freemium	Freemium
Pricing	Free 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 20 weekly credits. Pro plan: $100/month (billed annually; credits refresh monthly, save $300/year). Teams: $320/month + $100 per seat/month (billed annually). Enterprise: Custom pricing. Individual credits: 1,000 monthly plan credits with Pro. Teams pooled credits: 1,000 monthly team
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	Natural language Excel commands Automatic formula generation LBO model building DCF and 3-statement model creation Excel add-in integration Existing file automation CLI interface for workflows Data tracing to source files Error checking and validation
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	Saves 10-15 hours per week on financial reporting tasks Reduces manual work by up to 70% Costs 38% less than Claude for Excel 76% accuracy on real-world finance tasks
Free plan	Not given	Not given
Open source	Not given	Not given
Platforms	Not given	Not given
Public API	Not given	Not given
Community votes	0	0
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)	17 no change since last check	44 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	7	13
Citation Flow (Majestic)	25	37
Referring domains (Majestic)	49	413

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