GhOst vs Cluely at a glance
Publisher disclosure: This comparison is published by GhOst, an AI interview assistant. Cluely is a broader, general-purpose real-time assistant that can also be used for interviews. We aim for accurate, sourced details, but we have a commercial interest, so verify anything that affects a purchase directly with each vendor. Written and editorially reviewed by Yakshit Savaliya (Founder & Editorial Lead, GhOst). Last reviewed 2026-07-19.
How to read this page: (D) = documented from an official vendor source on the review date; (U) = unverified or changes often — confirm with the vendor. GhOst pricing comes from the GhOst pricing source of truth on 2026-07-19.
Verdict by buyer type
Choose Cluely if you want one real-time assistant for many situations — meetings, sales calls, and interviews — with a free tier to start and a fast, polished desktop overlay. Choose GhOst if your priority is specifically interviews: coding, behavioral, and system-design rounds, with managed multi-model AI (no API keys) and flexible buying (credits, monthly, or yearly). If interviewing is one of many use cases, Cluely breadth is appealing; if interviews are the whole point, GhOst depth and buying options tend to fit better. Confirm current features and pricing with both vendors first.
At-a-glance comparison
| Area | GhOst | Cluely |
|---|---|---|
| Primary use case | Interviews (coding, behavioral, system design) (D) | General real-time assistant: meetings, calls, interviews (D) |
| Product type | Native desktop app, Windows + macOS (D) | Desktop overlay app, macOS + Windows; iOS app (D) |
| AI access | Managed multi-provider AI, no API keys (D) | Vendor-managed AI; confirm models with vendor (U) |
| Buying options | Credits, monthly, yearly (D) | Free tier + paid tiers (D); exact prices (U) |
| Starting price | Credit pack from $19.99 / ₹1,899 (D) | Free tier available; verify paid pricing (U) |
| Best for | Interview specialization | Broad, multi-context utility |
Table reviewed 2026-07-19. GhOst rows: documented from the GhOst source of truth. Cluely rows: (D) documented from cluely.com and reputable coverage; (U) unverified — confirm with the vendor.
What each product is
Cluely is a real-time AI assistant that runs on your desktop and can help across meetings, sales calls, homework, and interviews. Per its site, it offers a free tier and paid tiers, and it is available on macOS and Windows with an iOS app. It has notable momentum and funding, and its breadth is the point: the same tool follows you across many contexts.
GhOst is a native desktop application for Windows and macOS built specifically for interviews — coding, behavioral, and system-design rounds and online assessments — using managed multi-model AI with resume, role, and job-description context.
Architecture and installation
Both are desktop apps, not browser-only tools — Cluely is a desktop overlay for macOS and Windows (with an iOS app), and GhOst is a native Windows/macOS application (D). GhOst manages the AI for you (no API keys). We do not claim Cluely is browser-based or that its architecture makes it detectable; per our fair-comparison rules, detection exposure depends on the platform and configuration, not architecture alone.
AI access and answer workflow
GhOst offers managed multi-provider AI you can switch per session (coding-strong for algorithms, reasoning-strong for design), with resilience if a provider is slow (D). Cluely manages its own AI; confirm the exact models and any limits with the vendor (U). For general questions, Cluely fast overlay is convenient; for interview-specific routing, GhOst gives more control.
Coding, behavioral, and system-design coverage
Cluely can help in an interview as one of many use cases, but its product is general-purpose (D). GhOst is organized around interview rounds: complexity and edge cases for coding, STAR-style structure for behavioral, and requirements-to-tradeoffs for system design (D). If you want interview-specific depth, GhOst covers more of the loop; if you want a single tool for meetings and calls too, Cluely breadth wins.
Platform and OS compatibility
GhOst supports common meeting and coding environments and runs on Windows and macOS (D). Cluely runs on macOS and Windows with an iOS app (D); confirm current support for your specific meeting or assessment platform on its site (U). We avoid universal-support claims for either product.
Privacy controls and documented limits
Cluely markets an overlay designed to stay hidden from normal screen sharing (a vendor claim); confirm which tier includes that behavior on its pricing page (U). GhOst provides desktop privacy controls with explicit per-platform compatibility limits (D). Shared limit: no tool — GhOst or Cluely — can guarantee it will never be detected. Exposure depends on the platform, its configuration, and how the tool is used. Always follow the rules and terms of the employer, platform, or exam. This page makes no guaranteed-detection claim for any product.
Pricing and total cost by scenario
GhOst pricing (source of truth, 2026-07-19):
- Credit packs (one-time; each pack covers a set number of live interview hours): Basic $19.99 / ₹1,899 for 3 hours; Plus $39.99 / ₹3,799 for 8 hours; Pro $57.49 / ₹5,399 for 15 hours.
- Unlimited monthly: $49.99 / ₹4,699 per month.
- Unlimited yearly: $149.99 / ₹13,999, billed once per year (about $12.50 / ₹1,167 per month).
- A limited trial is available to start. India billed in INR, other regions in USD; taxes shown at checkout.
Cluely pricing: a free tier plus paid tiers per its site (D). Reported paid figures vary across third-party write-ups, and some capabilities (such as screen-share invisibility) may sit on a higher tier, so we do not publish a single number — verify current pricing on its pricing page (U). If you only need interview help, compare Cluely paid tier against GhOst monthly ($49.99 / ₹4,699) or a one-time GhOst credit pack, matching equivalent billing periods.
Ease of setup and support
Cluely is designed for low-friction, general use and has a free tier to try (D). GhOst installs on Windows or macOS, signs you in, and manages the AI — no API keys — with resume/role/job-description context and support/onboarding (D). Confirm current trial and refund terms with each vendor.
Where Cluely is better
- Breadth: one real-time assistant for meetings, sales calls, and interviews — useful well beyond hiring (D).
- Free tier and momentum: a free starting point and a well-funded, fast-moving product (D).
- Polished, fast overlay for quick general questions.
Where GhOst is better
- Interview specialization: coding, behavioral, and system design as first-class workflows (D).
- Managed multi-model AI with no API keys, switchable per round (D).
- Buying flexibility: credits, monthly, and yearly (D).
- Context inputs: resume, role, and job-description context (D).
- Transparent, current pricing on the pricing page (D).
GhOst limits (fair view): GhOst is not a general meeting/sales assistant, it has a smaller brand footprint than Cluely, and — like every tool here — it cannot guarantee non-detection.
Decision matrix by persona
| If you are… | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Using AI across meetings, sales, and interviews | Cluely | One tool for many contexts, with a free tier. |
| Focused on passing interviews | GhOst | Interview-specific coding/behavioral/design workflows. |
| Interviewing occasionally | GhOst credit pack | One-time from $19.99 / ₹1,899; no subscription. |
| In a long search cycle | GhOst yearly | Lowest effective monthly cost over time. |
Methodology and sources
We compare public product documentation, current pricing pages, supported workflows, and repeatable product tests. Details were reviewed on 2026-07-19. Products change frequently; verify final pricing and compatibility with each vendor. GhOst figures come from the GhOst source of truth on the review date. Cluely details are drawn from its official site and reputable coverage, labeled (D) or (U); we did not complete an independent hands-on retest for this refresh, so treat competitor performance claims as unverified until we publish a dated test record.
Official sources: Cluely — cluely.com and cluely.com/pricing (verify current pricing and tiers). GhOst — current GhOst pricing.
Related GhOst comparisons and guides: GhOst vs Parakeet AI, GhOst vs LockedIn AI, and the 2026 buyer's guide.
Next steps
- Comparing features: See the full GhOst feature set.
- Price-sensitive: Compare GhOst credits and unlimited plans.
- Platform-sensitive: Check current GhOst compatibility.
- Ready to test: Start the limited GhOst trial.
- Not ready yet: Read the buyer's guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cluely can help in interviews as one of many use cases, since it is a general-purpose real-time assistant for meetings and calls. GhOst is purpose-built for interviews, with coding, behavioral, and system-design workflows. If interviews are your main goal, compare GhOst depth against Cluely breadth on both vendor sites.
Yes. GhOst is a Cluely alternative for people who specifically want an AI interview assistant rather than a general meeting and sales copilot. GhOst adds interview-specific coding, behavioral, and system-design workflows and flexible buying options.
GhOst (source of truth, 2026-07-19): credit packs from $19.99 / ₹1,899, unlimited monthly $49.99 / ₹4,699, unlimited yearly $149.99 / ₹13,999. Cluely offers a free tier plus paid tiers; reported paid prices vary and some capabilities may be on higher tiers, so verify current pricing on its site and compare equivalent billing periods.
No. Cluely is a desktop overlay app for macOS and Windows (with an iOS app), not a browser-only tool, and it markets an overlay designed to stay hidden from normal screen sharing. We make no guaranteed-detection claim for any product; verify current behavior and tiers with the vendor.