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A Final Round AI alternative with live sessions on the free plan

Final Round AI shows paid plans from $25 a month, and says live sessions need a paid subscription. MuteHint's free plan gives you 2 live sessions a week, 15 minutes each.

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  • No card needed
  • macOS and Windows
  • 7-day money-back guarantee
The MuteHint app's start screen: five session profiles (Interview, Meeting, Sales Call, Presentation, Negotiation), a Gemini API key field with a Test key button, an optional Groq key field and a Start Session button.

Who should switch, and who should not

MuteHint fits you if

  • You want live sessions before you pay. The free plan gives you 2 a week, 15 minutes each, with the Interview profile.
  • You want to pay once: $25 for 15 days, or $110 for life.
  • You also take sales calls, meetings, presentations or negotiations. Those profiles are included in paid plans, from $25.
  • You are fine creating a Gemini API key in Google AI Studio and paying Google directly for the AI you use.

Stay with Final Round AI if these matter more

  • Interview practiceFinal Round AI offers mock interviews and other career tools besides the live copilot. MuteHint only helps during the live call.
  • No API key to set upThe AI is included in Final Round AI's price.
  • Built around job interviewsIf job interviews are the only calls you need help with, a tool built just for them may suit you.

Taken fromFinal Round AI's own siteon 7 October 2026.

Up and running in three steps

  1. Step 1

    Create a free account

    Sign up, then download the app for macOS or Windows from your dashboard. Sign in with your email or with Google.

    The MuteHint app's sign-in screen, with email and password fields and a Continue with Google button.

  2. Step 2

    Add your own AI key

    Paste a Gemini API key from Google AI Studio into the app and test it with one click. You pay Google directly, with no markup from us.

    The MuteHint app's start screen: five session profiles (Interview, Meeting, Sales Call, Presentation, Negotiation), a Gemini API key field with a Test key button, an optional Groq key field and a Start Session button.

  3. Step 3

    Pick a profile and join

    Start a session before your call. MuteHint listens, picks out the question you were just asked and puts an answer you can say on screen, with the key phrases in bold.

    MuteHint's live session screen in the Interview profile, listening, with a timer at 1:02. The question reads: Why should I hire you? Below it is a three-sentence answer with two phrases in bold, and a Conversation panel on the right lists the three questions asked so far.
    Example session. The question and answer are samples, shown on the app's live screen.

The short version on price

Free plan
MuteHint2 live sessions a week, 15 minutes eachFinal Round AINo live sessions
Paid price shown
MuteHint$25 one-time, $45 a month or $110 lifetimeFinal Round AI"$25+/mo", "Save up to 40%"
Pay once, keep it
MuteHint$110 lifetimeFinal Round AINot listed

Final Round AI details as shown on their own site on 7 October 2026. Prices change, so check theirs before you decide. With MuteHint you also pay your AI provider for what you use.

Full comparison: MuteHint vs Final Round AI

Plans: start free, or pay once

Free gives you 2 live sessions a week, 15 minutes each. Paid plans have no time limit: $25 once for 15 days, $45 a month, or $110 once for life. You are charged the price shown, nothing in advance.

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No card needed

Free

$0forever

Real live sessions, not a demo.

  • Interview profile
  • 2 sessions a week
  • 15 minutes a session
  • 1 device
  • No screen capture or session history
For an interview sprint

15-Day Pass

$25one-time

No renewal. You move back to Free after 15 days.

  • All 5 AI profiles
  • Unlimited sessions for 15 days
  • No time limit on a session
  • Screen capture
  • Session history
  • 1 device
Pay once, keep it

Lifetime

$110one-time

Launch price for the first 50 buyers. Then $150.

  • All 5 AI profiles
  • Unlimited sessions, forever
  • No time limit on a session
  • Screen capture
  • Session history
  • Every future update
  • 3 devices
Flexible

Monthly

$45a month

Billed monthly. Cancel any time.

  • All 5 AI profiles
  • Unlimited sessions
  • No time limit on a session
  • Screen capture
  • Session history
  • 2 devices

Full refund within 7 days of purchase if no session has lasted more than 10 minutes. Refund policy

Questions about MuteHint

Is the free plan really free?

Yes. You get 2 live sessions a week with the Interview profile, on one device. Each session lasts up to 15 minutes. No card is needed. Paid plans add all 5 AI profiles, unlimited sessions with no time limit, screen capture and session history.

What is BYOK, and do I pay for AI separately?

BYOK stands for Bring Your Own Key. MuteHint uses your own Gemini API key from Google AI Studio. Your plan covers the MuteHint app, and you pay Google directly for the AI you use, with no markup from us. Google sets those prices and offers a free tier; check Google's current terms for what it covers.

Can I get my money back?

Yes. You get a full refund within 7 days of purchase if no session has lasted more than 10 minutes. Email support@mutehint.com.

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