Most AI interview assistants charge by the month, a few charge by the interview, and one or two charge by the minute. That makes headline prices hard to compare. This guide converts each tool's published pricing into the same three numbers: cost per interview, per minute and per hour.
Disclosure: This guide is published by Nandaki AI. Prices for every tool, including Nandaki AI, come from each vendor's own published pricing, and the limitations of each tool are listed alongside its strengths. See how the comparison was made.
For one interview, or a handful, Nandaki AI has the lowest paid price per interview among the tools compared here: ₹199 ($2.09) for 70 minutes, falling to ₹139 per interview in a 10-pack. That is about ₹2.84 a minute, with no subscription.
If you interview 13 or more times a month, a flat monthly plan costs less: AIApply Interview Buddy is $19/month and also includes two free live interviews a month (their length is not stated). For practice only, most tools have free tiers.
A low price only matters if nothing important is held back. These three points come from each vendor's published plans.
Nandaki AI sells one product at three pack sizes. Staying hidden on screen share, resume-based answers and all interview types are included in the ₹199 single credit. Cluely, by contrast, keeps screen-share hiding for its $149.99/month plan.
At ₹199 for 70 minutes, or ₹139 each in a 10-pack, it costs the least of the paid options here for anyone with up to about 12 interviews a month. Above that, a $19/month plan is cheaper.
Credits are bought once and, according to the pricing page, never expire. There is no subscription to cancel after an offer comes through.
Entry price is the smallest amount you can pay. Per-minute and per-hour figures use the entry pack; the lowest rate with the biggest pack is shown underneath. Subscriptions are worked out at 10 one-hour interviews a month. Converted at ₹95.22 = $1.
| Tool | Entry price | Time included | Per minute | Per hour | Model | Free tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nandaki | ₹199 ($2.09) | 70 min | ₹2.84 ₹1.99 in 10-pack | ₹171 ₹119 in 10-pack | Per interview | Unlimited 10-min practice |
| InterviewPilot | ₹499 ($5.24) | 60 min | ₹8.32 ₹7.22 in 3-pack | ₹499 ₹433 in 3-pack | Per session, or ₹9,999/mo | 3 × 10 min a day |
| Parakeet AI | ₹3,690 (₹1,845 with promo code) | 3 hr | ₹20.50 ₹12.30 in 15-credit pack | ₹1,230 ₹738 in 15-credit pack | Credits, or ₹9,470/mo | 10-min sessions |
| Final Round AI | From $25/mo ($300 billed yearly · $150 monthly) | Unlimited | ₹3.97 at 10 × 1 hr | ₹238 at 10 × 1 hr | Subscription; $83.33/mo quarterly | Prep tools only |
| AIApply Interview Buddy | $19/mo (₹1,809) | Monthly | ₹3.02 at 10 × 1 hr | ₹181 ₹94 on $99/yr plan | Subscription, or $99/yr | 2 live interviews a month |
| Cluely | $19.99/mo | Monthly | ₹3.17 at 10 × 1 hr | ₹190 ₹1,428 on hidden tier | Subscription | Limited |
| Interview Coder | $299/mo or $799 once | Monthly credits | ₹47 at 10 × 1 hr | ₹2,847 at 10 × 1 hr | Subscription or lifetime | AI features locked |
Competitor prices were re-checked on 8 October 2026 against vendor pages where available and against dated third-party checks from September and October 2026 (details in the method section). Parakeet AI figures are its India prices on parakeet-ai.com on 8 October 2026, before its 50% promo code (INTERVIEW50); the smallest pack is now 3 credits. Prices change often, so confirm on the vendor's site before you buy.
The cheapest tool is the one that costs least for your interviews. Two things decide that: how long each interview runs and how many you have this month.
Set your schedule. Each line is the cheapest way to buy enough time on that tool, using its published packs and plans.
4 interviews of 60 minutes is 240 minutes in total. Cheapest here: Nandaki at ₹796 ($8.36).
Final Round AI is shown at its lowest advertised rate, which needs longer billing. USD prices converted at ₹95.22.
The six lowest-cost tools for live interviews, and where each one fits.
WHAT IT ISDesktop app for Windows and Mac, priced per interview. Credits do not expire, per its pricing page.
BEST FOR1 to 16 interviews a month, paying in rupees.
WATCH OUTNo unlimited plan; the 70 minutes run continuously once started.
WHAT IT ISWindows app with a choice of AI models and three free 10-minute sessions a day.
BEST FORWindows users who want daily free practice.
WATCH OUTWindows only; no Mac version.
WHAT IT ISLive copilot bundled with mock interviews and resume tools.
BEST FORFrequent interviewing, with prep in the same place.
WATCH OUTNo live copilot on the free plan; $25/mo needs yearly billing ($300).
WHAT IT ISCredit-based copilot with Windows and Mac apps, plus a browser version. A credit covers one hour.
BEST FOROccasional interviews, with a promo code (INTERVIEW50 halves the price).
WATCH OUTNo single-credit pack; the smallest purchase is 3 credits.
WHAT IT ISLive interview assistant for Windows, Mac and mobile, sold separately from AIApply's job-application tools.
BEST FORFrequent interviewing: from about 13 a month it costs less than paying per interview.
WATCH OUTFree interviews have no stated length; no public pricing page, and screen-share behaviour is not stated.
WHAT IT ISGeneral meeting assistant for Windows and Mac that also works in interviews.
BEST FORPeople who want one tool for meetings and interviews.
WATCH OUTHidden from screen share only on the $149.99/mo plan.
Three packs, one set of features. Figures from nandaki.ai/pricing on 7 October 2026, promotional at the time of writing.
Nandaki AI, at ₹199. It has the lowest entry price, and the 70-minute credit covers a short call with time to spare.
Nandaki AI: a 90-minute round uses two credits (₹398). Keep a spare credit so the session carries on without a payment screen.
A monthly plan. AIApply Interview Buddy at $19/month, or Final Round AI at $25/month billed yearly, costs less than paying per interview at this volume.
Nandaki AI (₹199, UPI) for price. InterviewPilot if you are on Windows and want daily free sessions.
For practice, yes. For a live interview, AIApply Interview Buddy is the one tool here that advertises free live interviews: two a month, though it does not say how long each can run. The others cap free sessions at about 10 minutes, which is enough to test a tool but not to finish an interview.
You pay only in weeks you interview. Nothing renews, and unused credits usually carry over. Cost rises in a straight line with volume.
A flat fee, so heavy use gets cheap per interview. You pay the same in a month with one interview, and the lowest advertised rates often need a year up front.
About 13 interviews a month
13 Nandaki AI credits cost ₹1,990, more than the cheapest monthly plan here ($19, ₹1,809). At 12 or fewer, paying per interview is cheaper.
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| Tool | Hidden on screen share, every plan | Coding, system design and HR | Pay per interview | Windows and Mac apps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nandaki AI | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| InterviewPilot | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | Windows only |
| Parakeet AI | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Final Round AI | Paid plans | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| AIApply Interview Buddy | Not stated | Not stated | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Cluely | $149.99/mo plan only | Not stated | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Interview Coder | Advertised | Coding only | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
Based on each vendor's own plan descriptions, checked 8 Oct 2026. “Not stated” means the vendor does not say. Answer quality and speed were not tested.
| Tool | Platform | Interview types | Free tier covers a full interview? | Screen-share behaviour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nandaki | Windows, Mac | Coding, behavioural, project, system design, HR | No, 10 min practice | Not shown in shares or recordings, every plan |
| InterviewPilot | Windows only | Coding, behavioural, system design | No, 3 × 10 min a day | Windows capture exclusion, every plan |
| Parakeet AI | Browser, Mac app | Coding, behavioural | No, 10 min | “Privacy mode” |
| Final Round AI | Windows, macOS 14.4+ | Broad, plus mock interviews | No live free tier | Vendor “Stealth Mode”; reviewers report full-screen shares can show it |
| AIApply Interview Buddy | Windows, Mac, mobile app | General live interview coaching | Yes, 2 a month (length not stated) | Not stated by vendor |
| Cluely | Windows, Mac | General meetings, interviews, sales calls | No, limited free use | Hidden only on Pro + Undetectability ($149.99/mo) |
| Interview Coder | Windows, Mac | Coding (algorithm rounds) | No, AI locked on free download | Advertised as invisible to screen share |
The guide includes tools that give live help during real interviews and publish their prices. Practice-only platforms appear only under free options.
Among tools that publish prices, Nandaki AI has the lowest cost per interview in this comparison: ₹199 ($2.09) for 70 minutes, or ₹139 per interview in a 10-pack. At 13 or more interviews a month, a $19/month plan such as AIApply Interview Buddy costs less.
Yes. A Nandaki AI credit is $2.09 (₹199) and covers 70 minutes.
Nandaki AI at ₹199 per interview, paid by UPI, cards or net banking. InterviewPilot starts at ₹499 per hour on Windows, and Parakeet AI at ₹3,690 for 3 credits.
For most people, yes. A subscription only becomes cheaper when you interview often enough to use it. Against the cheapest monthly plan here ($19), the break-even is about 13 interviews a month.
Most free tiers cap sessions at about 10 minutes, which is not enough for a full interview. AIApply Interview Buddy advertises two free live interviews a month, without saying how long each can run. Use them to test a tool on your own computer before you pay.
The next credit starts automatically, with no pause and no payment screen. If you have no credits left, the session ends when the window does, so keep a spare credit before a long round.
According to its pricing page, no. The 70 minutes only start when a credit is activated in the app. If your interview is cancelled or rescheduled, the credit returns to your account automatically.
Nandaki AI states that its app does not appear in a shared screen, a screen recording or the window switcher on Windows or Mac. This was not independently tested for this guide. Check the rules of your interview before using any assistant.
Count your interviews first. If you have a few interviews, paying per interview is cheaper, and Nandaki AI has the lowest published price in this comparison at ₹199 for 70 minutes. If you interview most days, an unlimited subscription costs less. Whichever you choose, run the free tier on your own computer and share your full screen in a test call before the real interview.
Try Nandaki AI with free practice sessions, then pay ₹199 only for a real interview.
NO CARD · WINDOWS & MAC · CREDITS NEVER EXPIRE
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