Best AI Interview Assistants in 2026
AI interview tools fall into three groups: live copilots that suggest answers during the interview, coding tools built only for technical rounds, and practice tools you rehearse with beforehand. We make ApplyQuick, so we have kept this comparison to facts from each company’s own website and said where each tool may suit you better.
Live interview copilots
These follow the questions in a live video or phone interview and suggest answers on your screen in real time.
| Tool | Best for | Pricing | Free option | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ApplyQuick | Video and phone interviews, including coding rounds, from a web app with a 7-day free trial | $49.99 a month, or $37.49 a month on the 3-month plan | 7-day free trial on every plan | Web app and browser extension |
| Final Round AI | A desktop app with free preparation tools before you pay for live help | Free plan for preparation; live Interview CoPilot needs the Pro subscription, from $25 a month | Free plan for preparation. Their pricing page says there is no free trial for live sessions | Desktop app for macOS and Windows |
| LockedIn AI | Using a mobile app or pay-as-you-go credits, and help in meetings too | Unlimited subscription, credit packs or a lifetime plan (see their pricing page for current prices) | Free to start, according to their website | Web, Chrome extension, desktop app and mobile app |
| Verve AI | Trying short copilot sessions for free, with an iPhone app | Standard and Pro plans (see their pricing page for current prices) | Free plan with 15-minute copilot sessions, no credit card required | Browser, desktop app for macOS and Windows, and iPhone |
| Sensei AI | A lower monthly price if you pay annually, plus a story editor for examples | Pro at $89 a month, or $24 a month billed annually | Free plan with 15-minute copilot sessions | Not stated on their homepage |
| Parakeet AI | Also using it on sales or client calls, or buying a single week | Unlimited at $149.90 a month or $599.90 a year, a weekly plan at $78, or credit packs | Free 10-minute session and a free first mock interview | Browser and a desktop app (a mobile app is announced but not yet available, per their site) |
| Cluely | A meeting notetaker that can also help in interviews | Pro at $19.99 a month (from $11.99 a month billed annually); a higher tier at $149.99 a month | Free starter plan with limited AI responses | Desktop app for macOS and Windows, plus an iPhone app |
Coding interview tools
These focus on LeetCode-style problems and technical rounds for software engineers, and run as desktop apps.
| Tool | Best for | Pricing | Free option | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interview Coder | Coding interviews only, with a lifetime option | Monthly Pro at $299 a month, or Lifetime Pro at $799 one-time | Free download to explore the app | Desktop app for macOS and Windows |
| Ultracode | Coding interviews only, paid once for lifetime access | Lifetime access for a one-time $799 (shown as reduced from $1,799) | Free download and trial, no credit card required | Desktop app for Windows and Mac |
| ShadeCoder | Coding interviews only, with a weekly plan and a small free allowance | Pro at $39 a week or $69 a month, or lifetime access for $699 | Free plan with 5 credits a month, no credit card needed | Desktop app for Mac and Windows |
Practice and coaching tools
These help you rehearse before the interview and give feedback on how you answer. They don’t help during the real interview.
| Tool | Best for | Pricing | Free option | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoodli | Roleplay practice with feedback on how you speak, and team training | Pro at $8 a month or Advanced at $20 a month (both billed annually); Team and Enterprise plans by quote | Free Starter plan with 5 lifetime sessions | Not stated on their pricing page |
Competitor details are taken from each company's own website on 29 September 2026 (Yoodli on 30 September 2026). Prices and plans change, so check their site before you decide. Tool names link to our side-by-side comparison with ApplyQuick.
Frequently asked questions
Which AI is best for interviews?
It depends on the help you need. For real-time help across video and phone interviews, use a live interview copilot such as ApplyQuick, Final Round AI, LockedIn AI or Verve AI. If you only have coding rounds, a coding tool such as Interview Coder or ShadeCoder may be enough. To practice beforehand, use a mock interview or coaching tool.
Is there a free AI interview assistant?
Several tools have a free plan or a free session with limits. Per their websites, Verve AI and Sensei AI offer 15-minute copilot sessions, Parakeet AI a 10-minute session, ShadeCoder 5 credits a month, Cluely a limited starter plan and Yoodli 5 practice sessions. ApplyQuick has a 7-day free trial on every plan, with unlimited interviews.
What is the difference between an AI interview copilot and an AI mock interview?
A copilot helps during the real interview by suggesting answers as questions are asked. A mock interview is practice: the AI asks you questions beforehand and gives feedback. ApplyQuick includes both.
Can I use an AI interview assistant in any interview?
Some employers and online assessments set rules about outside help. Check the rules for each interview before you use any AI tool.
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