Quick answer
LockedIn AI is a broad interview platform: live help, coding support, online assessments, phone interviews, mock interviews, a desktop app, a browser extension, and career tools. The trade-off is that its main plans are paid, its reported quarterly price is about $29.99 a month, and the extension path carries the same visibility and DOM-inspection risks as other browser tools.
MeetVision AI has a free forever plan with on-device speech recognition, a native screen-share-invisible overlay, live notes, free AI model responses, one device, and no credit card. This page compares what you get for $0, where the free plan stops, and when LockedIn’s broader platform is still worth paying for.
Disclosure: We make MeetVision AI, so it is listed first. We say where it is not the right pick. LockedIn AI prices are as reported in October 2026 and change often; confirm them on lockedinai.com before buying.
Start free: what the MeetVision AI free plan includes
The free plan is a real product, not a trial: on-device speech recognition, an invisible overlay, live transcript notes, and free AI model responses for 1 device.
- 100% private, on-device system speech-to-text
- Completely invisible overlay HUD on screen share
- Live transcription & meeting notes in RAM
- Free AI model responses for interview questions
- 1 device desktop activation for macOS & Windows
Why people look for a free LockedIn AI alternative
LockedIn’s pitch is breadth: one subscription for live interviews, coding, phone screens, online assessments, and mock practice. That is attractive if you have a long, varied interview loop. It is less attractive if you mainly want a live overlay for a few calls and do not want another recurring bill.
- The reported quarterly subscription is about $29.99 a month, with unlimited, credit, and lifetime plan structures. A multi-month search adds up.
- The browser extension lives inside the interview page, where it can be captured in a browser-window share or inspected by assessment scripts.
- The platform is cloud-oriented. If on-device audio is a requirement, verify its privacy documentation before relying on it.
- A broad feature set can be more than you need. You may be paying for mock interviews, phone support, and career tools you never open.
MeetVision AI vs LockedIn AI at a glance
The table compares the free-plan question with the factors that matter during live coding and technical rounds: architecture, screen context, audio processing, and screen-share behaviour.
| What matters | MeetVision AI | LockedIn AI |
|---|---|---|
| Free forever plan | Yes — no credit card, one device | Free entry point, but main plans are paid |
| Reported paid price | $0 for the free plan | About $29.99/month on quarterly billing |
| Architecture | Native macOS and Windows desktop app | Desktop app plus browser extension |
| Screen-share invisibility | Native operating-system display shields | Desktop app may be excluded; extension is visible with the browser |
| Speech recognition | On-device by default; optional disclosed cloud engine | Cloud-oriented; verify its privacy documentation |
| Screen context | ScreenVision on-device OCR (advanced option) | Coding and assessment support across app and extension |
| Session data | RAM-only by default; transcripts stay local unless cloud STT is enabled | Depends on the vendor; verify its policy |
LockedIn details are based on its public pricing page and product descriptions checked on November 10, 2026. Confirm current behaviour and pricing with the vendor.
Is LockedIn AI free?
LockedIn has a free entry point, but its pricing page presents Unlimited, Credits, and Lifetime plans as the main offering. The reported paid rate is about $29.99 a month on quarterly billing. We could not verify how generous the free entry point is from the public page.
If you want a free-forever plan with published limits, MeetVision is clearer: one device, standard usage, the core live workflow, and no card. If you want a broad platform and will use its mock interviews and coding support, LockedIn’s paid plans may be worth it.
Check whether the free entry point requires a card, how many sessions it includes, and whether it expires. A “start for free” button is not the same as a free forever plan.
What the MeetVision free plan includes
The free plan covers the core live workflow on one device and does not ask for a credit card. It is a native desktop app, so it runs outside the browser and outside the page DOM.
- On-device system speech recognition by default. Audio stays on your machine unless you explicitly enable the optional disclosed cloud engine.
- The invisible overlay: a detached header bar plus answers window, excluded from screen capture by native operating-system protections.
- Live transcription and RAM-only notes, cleared when the session ends.
- Free AI model responses, triggered by you rather than automatically.
- One device and no credit card. Paid passes add five hours per day, premium models, ScreenVision, resume/JD matching, and more devices.
What a three-month search costs
The comparison uses LockedIn’s reported quarterly rate and the MeetVision free plan.
| Option | Approximate cost |
|---|---|
| LockedIn AI subscription | About $90 over three months at the reported $29.99/month rate |
| MeetVision AI free plan | $0 forever; one device; standard usage; no credit card |
Paid MeetVision passes exist for heavier use, but the free plan is the only price this article compares. See the pricing page for current paid options.
Where the free plan stops
MeetVision’s free tier is built for the core live workflow, not for unlimited heavy use or a full career platform.
- One device. A paid pass covers more devices if you switch machines.
- Standard usage rather than five hours per day. A heavy interview week may need a pass.
- ScreenVision, resume/JD matching, and premium models are advanced options, not free-tier features.
- No mock-interview library. MeetVision is a live assistant and note-taking overlay.
- Answer generation needs an internet connection to your configured LLM provider; transcription works offline.
Who should switch — and who should not
Switch if you want a free-forever plan, on-device speech by default, and a native desktop overlay without an extension. Switch if you are worried about a browser extension being visible or inspected during an assessment.
Do not switch if you rely on LockedIn’s mock interviews, phone-interview support, online-assessment help, or career tools. Those are real reasons to pay for a broader platform, and MeetVision does not replace them.
Can employers detect AI interview assistants?
Hiding an overlay from screen sharing stops Zoom, Teams, and Meet from capturing it. It does not make any tool undetectable. Proctoring software, locked-down assessment browsers, installed-software checks, and ordinary behaviour can still reveal AI help.
Many employers prohibit AI assistance during evaluated assessments. Check the rules for every company and every round. AI assistants are most defensible for preparation, mock practice, note-taking, and meetings where the organiser permits them.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free LockedIn AI alternative?
Yes. MeetVision AI has a free forever plan with on-device speech recognition, a native screen-share-invisible overlay, live notes, free AI model responses, one device, and no credit card. It is not a browser extension.
Does LockedIn AI have a free plan?
LockedIn has a free entry point, but its pricing page presents Unlimited, Credits, and Lifetime plans as the main offering. Its reported paid rate is about $29.99 a month on quarterly billing. Check the current free-tier limits on lockedinai.com.
What does MeetVision offer for live coding that LockedIn does not?
MeetVision has ScreenVision, an on-device OCR feature that reads coding problems, slides, and diagrams and is available as an advanced option. LockedIn also supports coding interviews, so the difference is architecture and privacy rather than a unique coding feature.
Does MeetVision AI process audio on my device?
Yes, by default. Speech recognition runs locally on macOS and Windows. An optional cloud streaming engine is disclosed and only used if you explicitly enable it. Only text is sent to the LLM provider you configure for answers.
Can employers detect AI interview assistants?
No tool is completely undetectable. Screen-share exclusion stops the overlay from appearing in a share, but proctoring software, locked-down browsers, and behaviour can still reveal AI help. Check the rules for every employer and assessment.
Start free. Upgrade only when a paid pass pays for itself.
Run MeetVision AI on the free plan for on-device transcription, the invisible overlay, and free AI model responses. Paid passes add premium models, ScreenVision, resume matching, and five hours per day when a high-stakes interview loop demands more.