GoatNote vs Cluely
Real-Time AI Coaching meets privacy-first on-device transcription. Here's how they compare.
What We Genuinely Love About Cluely
Cluely pioneered something audacious: real-time AI coaching that stays invisible during screen shares. For high-stakes sales calls or interview preparation (where ethically appropriate), their live prompting feature is genuinely innovative. We chose a different path—helping you understand meetings rather than perform in them—but Cluely's technical execution is impressive.
- ✓Invisible real-time AI coaching during calls
- ✓Undetectable during screen share ($75/month tier)
- ✓Optimized for job interviews, sales calls, technical interviews
- ✓Custom instructions (upload files, customize AI behavior)
- ✓Search all past meetings and conversations
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Cluely | GoatNote Plus | GoatNote Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | $20/mo Pro, $75/mo Undetectable | $9.99/mo | $19.99/mo |
| AI Responses | ~5/day free, unlimited Pro | 200 credits/mo | Unlimited |
| Real-time Coaching | Unlimited (Pro) | ✗ | ✗ |
| Real-time Q&A | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Transcription | Unlimited notes | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Privacy | Unknown | 100% on-device | 100% on-device |
| Screen Share Hiding | $75/mo tier | ✗ | ✗ |
| Ethical Use | Questionable | Transparent | Transparent |
Where GoatNote Takes a Different Approach
Ethical Considerations
Marketed as "faking your meetings" and "cheating" - raises credibility concerns and can violate academic integrity policies.
Use Case Philosophy
Designed for performing better in meetings through live coaching, not understanding and retaining content.
Privacy Model
Limited information on data processing. Pricing page doesn't detail privacy architecture or data retention.
GoatNote's Philosophy
We built GoatNote for learning and understanding, not performance enhancement. Cluely helps you perform better in meetings; we help you understand and retain what was said. Transparent note-taking that builds knowledge vs invisible coaching that raises ethical questions.
Which Should You Choose?
When to Choose Cluely
- →Job seekers preparing for interviews who want live prompting
- →Sales reps needing real-time coaching during client calls
- →Technical interview candidates wanting coding assistance
- →Users comfortable with AI-assisted performance (where ethically permissible)
When GoatNote Shines
- ✓Academic integrity (students who want to learn, not cheat)
- ✓Professional credibility (transparent note-taking doesn't risk reputation)
- ✓Budget-friendly (50% cheaper - $9.99 vs $20/month)
- ✓Privacy-guaranteed (explicit on-device processing, no ambiguous policies)
Pricing Breakdown
Cluely
Starter
$0 - Unlimited notes
- • ~5 AI responses/day
- • Unlimited note-taking
- • Limited meeting notetaking
Pro
$20/month - Unlimited
- • Unlimited AI responses
- • Unlimited meeting notetaking
- • Latest AI models (GPT-4.1, Claude 3.7)
- • Priority support
Pro + Undetectability
$75/month - Unlimited
- • Completely hidden during screen sharing
- • Undetectable to screen sharing software
- • All Pro features
Enterprise
Custom pricing - Unlimited
- • SSO/IDP integration
- • Role-based access control
- • Shared playbooks
- • Post-call coaching and analytics
- • Deal insights
- • Team deployment features
GoatNote
Free
$0 - Unlimited transcription
10 AI credits/month
Plus
$9.99/month (or $79.99/year) - Unlimited transcription
200 AI credits/month
Pro
$19.99/month (or $99.99/year) - Unlimited transcription
Unlimited AI credits
Frequently Asked Questions
Does GoatNote offer real-time coaching like Cluely?
No, we offer real-time Q&A for understanding, not coaching for performance. You can ask questions during meetings to clarify concepts, but we don't provide suggested answers or prompts. Different philosophy: learning vs performing.
Is GoatNote more ethical than Cluely?
We focus on transparent note-taking that doesn't raise ethical concerns. Cluely markets as 'faking meetings' and 'cheating,' which can violate academic integrity or professional ethics. GoatNote is honest note-taking—no deception involved.
Is GoatNote cheaper than Cluely?
Yes. GoatNote Plus ($9.99/month) is 50% cheaper than Cluely Pro ($20/month), and our Pro tier ($19.99/month) matches Cluely's price with unlimited AI and no ethical concerns.
Which is better for students: Cluely or GoatNote?
GoatNote. We help students learn and retain information from lectures with transparent, ethical note-taking. Cluely's live coaching could violate academic integrity policies. If you want to understand your classes, not cheat on exams, GoatNote is the right choice.
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