Pluely 1.1 · House #32,967

What it is

Calls itself “AI overlay”.

• Calls itself: AI overlay

“Invisible AI overlay”

Where it puts itself

Positions itself as an alternative to Cluely. Rules out “No bot participant in the call”. Publishes a comparison page.

• Alternative to: Cluely
• Says it will not: No bot participant in the call

“The lightweight alternative to Cluely”

“No bot participant in the call”

What it costs

One-time purchase and monthly subscription. A free tier, free forever. No yearly plan. 4 prices listed on its pages, from $0 to $120.

• One-time: yes
• Monthly: yes
• Yearly: no
• Free plan: free forever
• Price: 4 prices, from $0 to $120

“Free $0 forever”

“Dev Pro — $120 one-time”

How it runs

A desktop app for Linux, Windows and macOS. Runs locally and works offline. No API. AI is the core of the product. You can bring your own API key.

• Kind: desktop
• Runs on: Linux · Windows · macOS
• Runs where: on the device, offline
• API: no
• AI role: core to the product
• Bring your own key: yes

“Pluely is a native desktop overlay for macOS, Windows and Linux”

“Everything is stored on your computer.”

What it works with

Integrates with Claude Code, Gemini CLI, Ollama and 2 more. Replaces Cluely and Parakeet AI.

• Integrates with: Claude Code · Gemini CLI · Ollama · +2
• Replaces: Cluely · Parakeet AI

“Claude Code, Gemini CLI, OpenAI Codex, Qwen Code, and Ollama”

“The lightweight alternative to Cluely”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Claims “56.1 K downloads · 2.7 K on GitHub”. Try it without signing up. Publishes docs and a blog.

• Number claimed: 56.1 K downloads · 2.7 K on GitHub
• Instant signup: yes
• Trial asks for: nothing

“Download free”

“…no account required to start”