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ExtraBrain vs Zuse

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ExtraBrain compared with Zuse
DetailExtraBrain logo ExtraBrainZuse logo Zuse
What it doesLocal-first AI interview and meeting copilot for Mac Open source workspace for running coding agents in parallel with isolated tasks and shared context
StageStartup MVP
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Pricing modelFreemium Open source
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 Local: free during beta. Cloud Workspace: $40/month USD with $35 compute included; additional compute at provider cost plus 5%.
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
  • Run multiple coding agents from one workspace
  • Isolated Git worktrees for parallel agent runs
  • Local and cloud execution environments
  • Built-in diff, terminal, browser, and pull-request review
  • Bring your existing model subscriptions
  • Shared worktree across multiple tabs
  • Guided review with generated chapters
  • No token markup on agent subscriptions
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
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Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)17 no change since last check6 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)72
Citation Flow (Majestic)2527
Referring domains (Majestic)4946

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