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LiveCue vs Cluely

Cluely put interview copilots on the map — fast growth, heavy funding, and a desktop overlay that works during live calls. LiveCue targets the same use case with a different bet: keep audio and prep docs on your machine, cite your real experience, and skip the spy-app vibes.

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Feature notes based on publicly listed capabilities as of 2026. Competitor details change — verify on their site before you buy.

LiveCueCluely
Core featuresStealth overlay, system-audio capture, real-time AI answers, wiki/RAG from your prep docs, screenshot context, automatic post-call notes.Stealth overlay, live transcription, AI suggestions, resume upload, coding and behavioral modes.
PricingFree tier (30 min/mo), Starter $19/mo, Pro $39/mo.Typically $29–$75/mo depending on plan and billing cycle.
PrivacyAudio processed on-device by default; prep docs indexed locally; usage metering without transcript storage.Cloud-based processing; users should review current privacy policy and data-handling practices.
PlatformmacOS, Windows, and Linux desktop app.macOS and Windows desktop app.

Where LiveCue fits

  • On-device speech on macOS and Windows Copilot+ PCs — interview audio stays local by default.
  • Wiki and prep-doc context wired into answers, not just a resume upload checkbox.
  • We meter usage for billing; we don't store your transcripts or prep documents.
  • Lightweight Tauri desktop app (~10MB) with macOS, Windows, and Linux builds.

Where Cluely shines

  • Mature product with a large user base and polished onboarding.
  • Strong brand recognition in the interview-copilot category.
  • Established managed-AI path if you don't want to bring your own API key.

Try LiveCue on your terms

Privacy-first interview copilot with on-device speech, prep-doc context, and a stealth overlay. Start free — upgrade when you're in active interview season.

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