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Hintly vs Locksy

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Hintly compared with Locksy
DetailHintly logo Hintly Locksy
What it doesReal-time hints for Google Meet calls Lock and password-protect any browser tab in one click with offline encryption and no account needed
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2024
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: 60 minutes. Pro: $12 per month for 50 hours of calls. Free Core tier includes core tab locking, biometric unlock, offline encryption, 3 domain locks, 3 intruder photos, 5 biometric unlocks per day, and 3 total uses of Lock All Tabs. Locksy Pro is $4.99 one-time payment for lifetime license covering up to 5 devices, with unlimited domain locks, unlimite
Key features
  • Defines terms and acronyms mentioned during calls
  • Identifies people and their roles in the conversation
  • Fact-checks incorrect statements in real time
  • Works out what people mean even when they can't remember the term
  • Hints appear while the conversation is still fresh
  • Floating window that follows you between tabs
  • Installs as a Chrome extension in seconds
  • Password protection with PBKDF2 encryption at 600,000 iterations
  • Domain and URL path locking with wildcard patterns
  • Biometric unlock with Touch ID, Windows Hello, and Face ID
  • Auto-lock timer with smart activity detection
  • Privacy Blur Shield to mask passwords and credit cards
  • Screen Share Shield for meeting protection
  • Webcam intruder capture on failed unlock attempts
  • Scheduled locking during specific hours and days
What makes it different
  • Hints appear a moment after they're mentioned so you stay focused on the conversation
  • Explains things without requiring you to break concentration
  • Provides live fact-checking to correct misspoken information
  • No account required, works instantly in 30 seconds
  • One-time $4.99 lifetime Pro payment with no subscriptions
  • Works across all major browsers including Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Brave, Opera, Vivaldi
  • Granular tab-level protection instead of all-or-nothing device lock
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)2 +1 (up) since last check36 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)81
Citation Flow (Majestic)2120
Referring domains (Majestic)2720

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