Alternatives
Looking for an alternative to Cluely on Mac?
SpeechShield is an interview copilot built as a native Mac app. It listens to the call and, when the interviewer pauses, suggests talking points from your resume and the job posting, in an overlay or on your phone.
Apple silicon Mac, macOS 26 or later. Start free, no card required.
Why SpeechShield
What you get with SpeechShield
Made for the Mac
A native macOS app, not a web page in a window. The overlay sits above Zoom, Google Meet or Teams and is left out of screen sharing.
Your phone as a second screen
Scan a QR code and follow the questions and answers in iOS Safari or Android Chrome on the same Wi-Fi. No app to install, and your resume never goes to the phone.
Answers from your own experience
Each company and role gets an interview context with your resume and the job posting. When a question isn't covered, SpeechShield says so instead of making up experience.
Translation built in
Show the call as original and translated captions in 13 languages, or read answers in your own language in an English interview. Translate on your Mac and the audio never leaves it.
Your own AI, without limits
Connect your own API key, or the Claude or Codex CLI on your Mac, and use it without a time limit on every plan, Free included.
One price list
Pro is $19 a month and Max is $49 a month. No struck-through prices, and a full refund within 7 days of payment.
Side by side
SpeechShield and Cluely side by side
| Feature | SpeechShield | Cluely |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Mac app for Apple silicon, macOS 26 or later. No Windows yet | Mac and Windows 11 desktop apps, and an iPhone app for in-person recordings Source |
| Answers during a call | Native Mac overlay above the call, left out of screen sharing | A desktop overlay window you can move around the screen Source |
| Follow along on your phone | Scan a QR code and open it in iOS Safari or Android Chrome on the same Wi-Fi. Nothing to install | Not stated on their site. Source |
| Answers from your resume and the job posting | An interview context for each company and role. It doesn't make up experience you don't have | Upload a resume (PDF, .docx or .txt) for interview talking points Source |
| Live translated captions | 13 languages. Translate on your Mac and the audio never leaves it | Not stated on their site. Source |
| Your own API key | Unlimited on every plan, and the Claude or Codex CLI on your Mac works too | Not stated on their site. Source |
| Free plan | One-time trial of SpeechShield-hosted AI, 60 min and 50 answers, no card. Unlimited with your own key | Starter: a limited number of AI responses and meeting notes, reset daily, up to 3 files Source |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro $19/month, or $159/year | Pro $19.99/month, or $11.99/month billed annually Source |
In short
Which one fits you
SpeechShield fits if
- You interview on a Mac and want answers in an overlay over the call, or on your phone
- You want talking points from your own resume and the job posting, without made-up experience
- You'd like the call translated live, or answers in your own language
- You have an API key or the Claude or Codex CLI and want to use it without limits
Cluely fits if
- You need a Windows app
- You want meeting notes and follow-up emails for sales calls and meetings
- You want web search and coding help from its Smart Mode
- You want an iPhone app for in-person conversations
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What's an alternative to Cluely for Mac?
SpeechShield is an interview copilot built as a native app for Apple silicon Macs. It transcribes the interviewer's questions and suggests talking points from your resume and the job posting, in an overlay or on your phone.
Is there a free Cluely alternative?
SpeechShield's Free plan includes a one-time trial of SpeechShield-hosted AI, 60 minutes and 50 answers, no card required. Connect your own API key or the Claude or Codex CLI and keep using it without a time limit.
Can I bring my resume and the job posting?
Yes. Import your resume from a PDF into an interview context, paste the job posting, and pick the interview language, the answer language and the answer style.
Does SpeechShield work on Windows?
Not yet. SpeechShield runs on Apple silicon Macs (M1 or later) with macOS 26 or later. Phones follow along in the browser on the same Wi-Fi.
Where do the facts about Cluely come from?
From Cluely's official site, checked on October 2, 2026. The Sources section lists each page. Products change quickly, so check their site before you decide.
Sources
We read Cluely's official site on October 2, 2026. Prices and features change, so check their site before you decide. If something here is out of date, email us and we'll fix it.
- cluely.com/download
- cluely.com/
- support.cluely.com/en/articles/13008320-how-to-use-cluely-mobile
- support.cluely.com/en/articles/12006358-how-to-customize-cluely
- support.cluely.com/en/articles/12027152-how-to-change-languages
- cluely.com/pricing
Cluely is a trademark of its owner. SpeechShield isn't affiliated with or endorsed by Cluely.