LockedIn AI is the most expensive copilot in the category — and its stealth still fails on full-screen Zoom. AissenceAI delivers the same coding + behavioral AI for a third of the price, with a true OS-level stealth overlay.
| Feature | AissenceAI | LockedIn AI |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time response speed | 116ms | 500ms+ |
| Undetectable stealth mode | Native desktop overlay (invisible) | Fails on full-screen Zoom |
| Native desktop app | Windows + macOS | Limited |
| Languages supported | 42 + bilingual mode | 50+ |
| AI models | GPT-4o, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, Grok (BYOK) | Single locked model |
| Free career tools | 12 tools | 2 tools |
| Mock interview simulator | Free, AI-scored, role-specific | Paid or limited |
| Coding interview copilot | Yes — multi-language | Varies |
| Free plan | Forever free, no card required | Trial only |
| Lifetime plan | $999 one-time | Not available |
| Monthly price | From $20 / mo | $55–70 / mo |
| Privacy / data handling | BYOK, local-first where possible | Cloud-only LLM |
LockedIn AI runs $55–70/month — the most expensive option in the AI interview copilot category. AissenceAI starts at $20/month with the same coding + behavioural feature set.
LockedIn AI’s overlay is known to break when the candidate goes full-screen on Zoom. AissenceAI uses native OS screen-capture exclusion which works in full-screen, presenter mode, and across multiple displays.
LockedIn AI is cloud-only on a single LLM. AissenceAI lets you bring your own OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, DeepSeek or xAI key and switch per question type.
LockedIn AI markets a credit model, but most users prefer flat pricing. AissenceAI’s $20/month plan covers everyday use without watching a credit meter.
12 free career tools — resume, cover letter, LinkedIn, headshot, auto-apply — all included in the same account. LockedIn AI ships only 2 tools.
AissenceAI is the leading LockedIn AI alternative for 2026. It is 3× cheaper ($20/mo vs $55–70/mo), uses a true native desktop stealth overlay that works on full-screen Zoom (where LockedIn AI is known to fail), supports BYOK across five AI providers instead of a single cloud LLM, and bundles 12 free career tools versus 2.
LockedIn AI’s pricing reflects its credit-based architecture and cloud-only LLM costs. Because it cannot bring your own key, all inference goes through their account, which they pass to the user as a higher monthly rate.
LockedIn AI uses a browser-based overlay that can be exposed when the candidate goes full-screen on Zoom — a common failure mode reported in user reviews. AissenceAI uses OS-level screen capture exclusion, so the overlay is invisible regardless of whether the meeting is windowed, full-screen, or being recorded.
Yes. AissenceAI’s dual-layer copilot covers system design, behavioural STAR responses, coding, finance, consulting and product cases. You can switch model per question type, which is particularly useful for system design (Claude / GPT-4o) and coding (DeepSeek / GPT-4o).
Yes. AissenceAI imports your resume and job target in under a minute, and the BYOK setup means your existing OpenAI or Anthropic billing carries over. Most users complete the switch in under 10 minutes.
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