Introduction
Cluely is an AI desktop assistant that helps professionals think on their feet during meetings, sales calls, interviews and support sessions. It listens to your screen and audio in real time to provide live notetaking, context-aware prompts and instant answers. Backed by advanced AI and designed to be seamless, it stands out for its invisibility and in-moment support.
Competitor Comparison
Compared to tools like Otter.ai, Gong, Fireflies.ai, Grain and Rewatch, Cluely delivers live, in-call assistance – not just post-meeting notes. It remains invisible to others while prompting contextually relevant responses, driving in-the-moment productivity.
| Primary Users | Why Cluely Fits |
|---|---|
| Sales teams | Delivers real-time objection handling and prompts |
| Recruiters | Provides live interview insights and candidate context |
| Support agents | Offers live solutions and knowledge retrieval |
| Professionals in meetings | Supplies live notes, summaries, and AI coaching |
Pricing & User Base
Cluely offers:
- Starter plan: Free, includes unlimited real-time meeting notetaking, limited AI responses, custom prompts and file uploads.
- Pro plan: US$20/month. Includes unlimited AI responses and the latest models, plus priority support.
- Enterprise plan: Custom pricing. Adds post-call coaching, analytics, knowledge base retrieval, SSO, role access and enterprise security.
Since launch, it has attracted approximately 70,000 subscribers at US$20/month.
Difficulty Level
Cluely is easy to use. It installs as a minimal overlay that listens and responds without disrupting workflows. No training is required.
Use Case Example
For example, a salesperson uses Cluely during a Zoom call when a prospect raises concerns about pricing. Cluely listens, identifies the objection, and immediately displays relevant rebuttals or value props drawn from briefing materials.
Steps:
Install Cluely on your Windows or macOS device.
Launch it before your call.
Join the meeting on Zoom, Teams or other platforms.
Let Cluely listen.
Watch for real-time prompts and suggestions.
Use them to respond with confidence and precision.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Real-time, in-call assistance that boosts performance
- Invisibility to meeting tools and participants
- Flexible pricing from free to enterprise
- Strong features for sales, support, recruiting and meetings
Cons
- Ethical and privacy concerns linger around invisibility and unconsented use
- Performance can falter in real world – latency, glitches, distractions can reduce effectiveness
Integration & Compatibility
Cluely works across meeting platforms: Zoom, Slack, Webex, Microsoft Teams and more.
Enterprise plans support single sign-on, team provisioning, and knowledge base integration for live responses.
Support & Resources
Cluely provides a help centre, FAQs, enterprise onboarding and demos. Enterprise users receive consultative support and analytics.
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