Aissence vs Cluely — 2026 Comparison
After Cluely’s reported 2025 security incident, the comparison is about more than features — it is also about how each product handles your data.
Cluely 2025 Reported Security Incident
According to public reports, Cluely’s 2025 incident exposed account data and stored meeting transcripts. Aissence does not retain a central interview-transcript store by default, and BYOK lets inference run through your own provider account.
Aissence vs Cluely — feature by feature
| Feature | Aissence | Cluely |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time answer suggestions | Yes — desktop overlay and web app | Varies by tool |
| Desktop overlay with capture controls | Windows + macOS | Varies by tool |
| Languages supported | 42 + bilingual mode | Varies by tool |
| AI provider choice | Bring your own key (BYOK) | Varies by tool |
| Free career tools | 12 (resume, cover letter, LinkedIn, …) | Varies by tool |
| Mock interview practice | AI-scored, role-aware | Varies by tool |
| Coding interview support | Yes — multi-language | Varies by tool |
| Free plan | Free forever, no card required | Trial or limited free tier |
| Lifetime plan | $999 one-time | Not commonly offered |
| Monthly price | From $19 / mo | ~$40 / mo |
| Data handling | Encryption in transit and at rest; BYOK option | See provider policy |
Why candidates pick Aissence over Cluely
Data model
Aissence uses encryption in transit and at rest for data you provide, captures audio on your device, and supports BYOK so inference can run through your own provider account.
Overlay workflow
Aissence runs as a native desktop overlay with capture controls for supported calls and meetings.
Pricing
Aissence starts at $19/month with a $999 lifetime plan. Cluely is listed at approximately $40/month.
Frequently asked questions
Aissence vs Cluely — which handles data more safely?▾
Review each provider’s privacy policy and security documentation. Aissence uses encryption in transit and at rest for data you provide, captures audio on your device, supports BYOK so inference can run through your own provider account, and provides view, export, and delete controls in account settings.
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