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SKI compared with ExtraBrain
DetailSKI logo SKIExtraBrain logo ExtraBrain
What it doesVoice assistant for AI coding agents on Mac, Windows and Linux Local-first AI interview and meeting copilot for Mac
StageStartup Startup
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inIN Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree forever for voice coding and meeting transcription. AgentCall meeting feature: per-minute pricing with free hours included. 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
Key features
  • Local speech-to-text and neural voice synthesis on-device
  • Full-duplex echo cancellation for uninterrupted conversation
  • Approve-before-send review mode for transcripts
  • Multi-project support with voice per project
  • Screenshot capture and sharing with agent requests
  • Google Calendar integration for automatic meeting joining
  • Local meeting recording without bot participant
  • Support for 6+ coding agents including Claude Code and Cursor
  • Global hotkeys and mute controls
  • Supports 6+ languages including English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese and Hindi
  • 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
What makes it different
  • All processing happens on your machine with zero cloud uploads
  • Two-way voice conversation loop, not just dictation
  • Works completely offline with no internet connection required
  • Free forever for core voice and transcription features
  • Live agent status indicator showing real-time listening state
  • 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
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)18 no change since last check17 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)87
Citation Flow (Majestic)2625
Referring domains (Majestic)17149

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