HearQA vs Cluely
See how HearQA compares to Cluely for AI-powered interview, exam, and certification assistance.
HearQA
AI copilot for interviews, exams, and certifications
From $0 / $89.99/month
Free plan + Session Pack ($44.99 one-time)
Cluely
AI assistant for work and interviews
$20/month
Pro tier; higher tier $75/mo
Feature Comparison
| Feature | HearQA | Cluely |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free / $89.99/mo / $44.99 one-time / $599.99/yr | $20/month |
| Platform | Web + Mobile (any device) | Desktop (macOS, Windows) |
| Real-Time Transcription | Yes (on-device) | No |
| Video & Camera Capture | Yes | No |
| Document AI | Yes (upload study materials) | No |
| Interview Coaching | Yes (all types) | Yes |
| Exam Assistance | Yes | No |
| Languages | 8 | English only |
| Works Offline | Real-Time Transcription: Yes | No |
| Free Plan | Yes (3 sessions/month) | Yes |
Why Choose HearQA Over Cluely
Runs on your phone or computer — phone setup is unremarkable for video interviews where the laptop screen may be shared during a coding round
Much cheaper: $89.99/month or $44.99 one-time
On-device transcription — works even offline
Document AI for uploading study guides and prep materials
Dedicated practice + unproctored-coursework workflows
8 language support for global users
Cluely Limitations
- Desktop-only — no mobile support
- Very expensive at $100/month
- Requires screen sharing visibility — can be detected
- No dedicated exam or certification features
- No on-device transcription
- No multi-language support
Pricing Comparison
HearQA Plans
- Free$0/month
- Pro (Monthly)$89.99/month
- Session Pack$44.99 one-time
- Pro (Annual)$599.99/year
Cluely
- Main Plan$20/month
- Pro tier; higher tier $75/mo
Frequently Asked Questions
How does HearQA compare to Cluely?
HearQA runs on your phone as a separate device — useful for video interviews where the laptop screen may be shared mid-call for a coding portion. It also works on your computer with tab audio capture for remote-call scenarios. Cluely runs as a desktop overlay only. HearQA is also nearly half the price at $89.99/month vs $100/month, and the Practice mode (mock interview / coding challenge / sales roleplay) has no Cluely equivalent.
Is HearQA harder to detect than Cluely?
On your phone, HearQA runs completely separate from your computer — useful for video interviews where the laptop screen may be shared mid-call. The product is built for HearQA-fit moments (conversational video interviews, sales calls, unproctored coursework), not for proctored exam delivery. The platform-fit matrix at /guides/when-hearqa-fits/ names where HearQA fits and where to use Practice mode instead.
Does HearQA work for exams like Cluely does?
For unproctored coursework — HubSpot Academy, LinkedIn Learning, Salesforce Trailhead, Coursera Career Certs, Microsoft Learn paths, internal corporate training, take-home tests — yes, HearQA goes further with document RAG over your uploaded study guides + Practice mode for rehearsal. For webcam-proctored vendor exams (AWS OnVUE, PMP, CFA, CISSP), use Practice in the days before the live exam. Same posture as Cluely on this point — neither product is for live use during proctored exams.
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