Co-Help vs. Cluely
Cluely rose to attention as an interview and exam copilot, but as of September 2026 it positions itself as an AI notetaker and meeting assistant rather than an interview-specific tool. Co-Help has stayed focused on live interviews the whole time.
Co-Help and Cluely, side by side
As listed on Cluely's own site in September 2026, the product is now framed around meeting notes and general AI assistance during calls, not interview performance specifically. Co-Help has kept a single, narrow purpose since it launched: give you a real-time, invisible edge during a live interview — technical, system design, or behavioral.
Because Cluely's current positioning is general-purpose, a feature-by-feature interview comparison isn't really apples-to-apples anymore. The table below reflects that.
Last reviewed: September 2026. Pricing and positioning change often — check each vendor's own site before you decide. Figures below are what each company listed on its own homepage as of September 2026.
| Co-Help | Cluely | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary use case | Live interviews specifically | General AI notetaking / meeting assistant |
| Starting price | $20 one-time session, or $150/mo (40% off $250) | See vendor site for current pricing |
| Interview-specific features | Screenshot Q&A, diagram rendering, interview-tuned answers | Not marketed as interview-specific |
| Invisible on screen share | Yes, with screen-capture protection | See vendor site for details |
| AI models | 9+ raced in parallel | See vendor site for details |
When Cluely might be the better fit
If what you actually need is a general assistant for note-taking across everyday meetings — not specifically an edge during a live interview — Cluely's current, broader positioning as a meeting assistant may be a closer match to that use case.
When Co-Help might be the better fit
- You specifically need help during a live interview, not general meeting notes.
- You want a tool purpose-built for coding, system design, and behavioral interview questions.
- You want a one-time, no-subscription option for a single interview.
What every Co-Help plan includes
Regardless of which plan you choose — the $20 one-time session, or the discounted Monthly and Annual plans — Co-Help includes the same full feature set:
- All 9 AI models — OpenAI (GPT), Anthropic (Claude), Google (Gemini), Groq, DeepSeek, Mistral, OpenRouter, and GitHub Models, raced in parallel so the fastest strong answer wins.
- Live transcription of both sides of the call via your operating system's audio, with no microphone needed to hear the interviewer.
- Screenshot Q&A and diagram rendering for coding and system design questions.
- Your own knowledge base — resume, projects, and notes — so answers reflect your real experience instead of generic responses.
- Local-first privacy — your interview profile, conversations, and knowledge base stay on your machine; our servers keep only basic account details (name, email, hashed password, plan). AI requests are answered and then discarded, with only the timestamp, model, and request size logged for billing.
- No API keys to manage — AI access is included and managed on Co-Help's backend.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cluely still an interview assistant?
As listed on its own site in September 2026, Cluely now positions itself as an AI notetaker and general meeting assistant rather than an interview-specific product. Co-Help has remained focused on live interviews.
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