Cluely Pricing 2026: Plans, Free Tier and Is Pro Worth It

As of 13 November 2026, Cluely has a free Starter plan, Pro at $19.99 a month ($11.99 a month billed yearly) and a top tier at $149.99 a month ($79.99 a month billed yearly), whose only extra is that the Cluely window stays hidden when you share your screen. The iPhone app has its own plan: $8 a week or $144 a year. Refunds are limited to 24 hours and need video proof that the app doesn't work on your computer.

Updated: 13 November 2026. Full disclosure: we make Hinty Voice Assistant, one of the cheaper options below, so every number links to its source and our tool gets a "where it falls short" line too. Already sure Cluely isn't for you? Go straight to our Cluely alternatives comparison.

Cluely pricing plans in November 2026

Cluely sells three desktop plans and a separate mobile plan. The desktop plans differ in how many AI answers and notes you get and, on the top tier, in whether the window shows up when you share your screen. Paying yearly cuts Pro by 40% and the top tier by 50%.

US dollar prices on the Cluely pricing page, 13 November 2026 (yearly totals in brackets are our math):

What each Cluely plan includes

Starter (free): limited AI responses, limited meeting notes, custom instructions, up to 3 uploaded files and questions about your past meetings. The page doesn't say how many responses "limited" means.

Pro: everything in Starter, plus unlimited AI responses and meeting notes, unlimited access to the latest AI models, unlimited files and priority support.

Top tier: everything in Pro, plus the window is hidden from screen-sharing software; Cluely names the plan after that feature. The AI is the same as in Pro.

Mobile: an iPhone app with meeting insights, AI responses and sync with your desktop account. We found no Android app.

The desktop app runs on Mac and Windows next to Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, Slack and Webex calls, with no bot joining. You ask for an answer with Cmd or Ctrl + Enter. Pricing is the same on Windows, but support on Windows 10 isn't guaranteed.

Why you'll see different Cluely prices online

The title of Cluely's own pricing page says "Pro from $11.99/mo", which is the yearly rate; month to month, Pro is $19.99. Third-party pages we checked on 13 November 2026 still showed retired plans and other top-tier prices, so trust the checkout screen, not a review or coupon site.

Is Cluely free? Free plan and free trial

Cluely has a free plan, but no free trial of its paid plans. Starter costs nothing and needs no subscription, but it caps AI responses and meeting notes without saying where the cap is. The pricing page shows no trial for Pro or the top tier (November 2026), so you can't test unlimited answers before you pay.

So does Cluely cost money? Only past the free limit, and the Terms of Service (updated 10 June 2025) let Cluely end free services at any time. Starter is enough to test the overlay, not to rely on all day.

Cluely refunds and cancellation: the fine print

Cluely subscriptions renew automatically, cancelling doesn't refund the current period, and refunds are only possible within 24 hours of purchase, with video showing the software doesn't work on your computer. In practice, the free plan is your only test before paying.

According to the Refund Policy, last updated 20 April 2025:

24-hour window for the software subscription.

Video evidence that Cluely isn't working on your computer, sent by email.

Not refundable: complaints that the window showed up in screen sharing or that answers came too slowly.

No refunds on Windows 10, where support isn't guaranteed.

Timing: a reply within 48 hours, and approved refunds take 5 to 7 business days.

The Cancellation Policy (same date) says you can cancel any time in account settings and keep access until the paid period ends, with no pro-rata refund. The Terms of Service also ask for notice of non-renewal at least 30 days before renewal and let Cluely raise prices at renewal. On a yearly plan, cancel early and keep the confirmation email.

What users report about Cluely billing

Most complaints are about yearly renewals and refunds, not the sticker price. On Trustpilot, Cluely has a 1.6 out of 5 TrustScore from 23 reviews (13 November 2026). The profile is unclaimed and Cluely doesn't invite reviews, so the sample is small and likely skews negative.

Renewals. A US reviewer saw a $100 charge in October 2026 when a subscription renewed after more than a year without use, and says Cluely refused to make an exception to its refund policy.

Monthly vs yearly. A September 2026 reviewer says they chose a one-month option, were billed for a year, and that Cluely ignored the EU 14-day withdrawal right.

"Cluely pricing reddit" is a common search, but we couldn't verify a first-hand Reddit thread, so we don't quote one. The lesson is simple: check whether the checkout says monthly or yearly, and set a reminder a month before renewal.

How Cluely changed: from interviews to meetings

Cluely started as a job interview tool and is now sold as a meeting assistant. It grew out of Interview Coder, its founders' coding-interview helper, launched in April 2025 with marketing aimed at interviews and exams, and by November 2025 had narrowed its pitch to an "AI assistant for meetings" (TechCrunch). CEO Roy Lee said the goal was to "become the best AI note taker, starting with the consumer". In March 2026 he admitted that a revenue figure he gave the press in 2025 was false (TechCrunch).

On 13 November 2026, the pricing page mentions meetings and sales calls, and the homepage sells live answers, notes and transcription, with heavy emphasis on others in the call not seeing Cluely. For buyers, that means two things:

It's a general meeting assistant. No mock interviews or question banks, though you can upload files for context.

Its priciest plan is about hiding the tool. Before using any AI assistant in a job interview, check the employer's rules. Many ban AI tools in interviews, and hiding one where it's banned is what puts the offer at risk. More in can interviewers detect AI.

Is Cluely Pro worth it?

Cluely Pro is good value if you're in calls every day on a Mac or Windows computer and want unlimited answers and notes for $19.99 a month, or $11.99 a month if you commit to a year. It's poor value if you only have a few important calls, use Android, or want help built for interviews.

Daily meetings on desktop: at $19.99, Pro is the cheapest unlimited plan in our comparison of live assistants. Start on Starter, pay monthly once, then decide on yearly.

A few interviews or sales calls: a free or minutes-based plan usually costs less than a subscription you forget to cancel.

The $149.99 tier: we don't recommend it. Same AI as Pro; the extra money only hides the window.

Android or browser-only setups: we found no Android app and no browser extension.

Cheaper or better-fit options than Cluely (November 2026)

If Cluely doesn't fit, the options split into live-answer tools (cheaper, or built for interviews) and meeting notetakers. Prices come from each official pricing page, checked on 13 November 2026. For features and free plans in detail, read our full guide to Cluely alternatives.

Verve AI: $16.99 only when billed yearly. See our Verve AI review.

LockedIn AI: "limited time" promo prices; Credits gives 400 live minutes a month. See our LockedIn AI review.

Final Round AI: $25 is the yearly rate ($300 upfront). See our Final Round AI pricing guide.

Granola: an AI notepad; no answers while you speak.

Hinty Voice Assistant

This one is ours, so judge it by the free practice conversation. Hinty Voice Assistant hears the question in Google Meet, Zoom or Teams and shows a short answer in one to two seconds, built from your resume, notes or PDFs. It runs as a Chrome extension, a web panel and an Android and iOS app, with no bot in the call, and translator mode shows hints in your language.

Price: a free plan with no card, then $7.50, $10 or $20 a month for 45, 90 or 180 listening minutes (November 2026), plus extra minutes any time.

Where it falls short: the Chrome extension works with calls in the browser, not inside the Zoom or Teams desktop apps, and it isn't built for coding rounds. You pay for minutes, so if you're on calls all day, Cluely Pro's flat $19.99 may cost less.

FAQ

How much does Cluely cost per month?

Pro costs $19.99 a month, or $11.99 a month billed yearly. The top tier costs $149.99, or $79.99 a month billed yearly, and the iPhone plan $8 a week or $144 a year (13 November 2026).

Is Cluely free?

Partly. The Starter plan is free, with limited AI responses, limited meeting notes and up to 3 files. Unlimited use needs Pro.

Does Cluely have a free trial?

No trial of the paid plans appeared on the pricing page in November 2026. The free Starter plan is the way to test Cluely before paying.

Can I get a refund from Cluely?

Only within 24 hours of purchase, with video evidence that the software doesn't work on your computer. Complaints about slow answers or screen sharing aren't refundable, and Windows 10 isn't covered.

How do I cancel Cluely?

Cancel in your account settings. You keep access to the end of the paid period, with no pro-rata refund. On a yearly plan, cancel at least 30 days before renewal, as the Terms of Service ask.

Is Cluely pricing different in India?

We only saw US dollar prices, and Cluely's Terms say fees are charged in US dollars. Outside the US your card may add a conversion fee, so check the final amount at checkout.

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