The Short Answer
For most job seekers in India the choice comes down to two things: the price of a month of real use, and whether the AI is included or you bring your own key. Ghostly AI is the cheapest full live assistant at ₹79 a month after 10 free minutes, but it runs on your own AI key and only on Windows. Parakeet AI and LockedIn AI include the AI and run on more devices, for ₹9,470 a month and about $55 a month. Final Round AI adds mock interviews from $25 a month on a yearly plan, and Chiku AI bills in rupees from ₹1,199.
Disclosure: we make Ghostly AI. Every other price below is from the tool's own pricing page, or from dated reviews where the page showed none, checked on 30 October 2026. Prices change, so check before you pay.
How We Compared
- Price of a month of real use, in rupees where the tool shows rupees
- Free option: what you can try before you pay
- Renewal: whether the plan renews by itself
- AI usage: included in the price, or your own API key
- Computers: Windows, Mac, browser or phone
The Comparison Table
| Tool | Price | Free option | AI usage | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghostly AI | ₹79 a month, never renews by itself | 10 minutes, once | Your own key (7 providers) | Windows 10 and 11 |
| Parakeet AI | ₹2,360 an hour (credits) or ₹9,470 a month | A few short sessions | Included | Windows, macOS, Chrome |
| LockedIn AI | $54.99 a month unlimited (reported, shown at 50% off) | Short free sessions | Included | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Final Round AI | From $25 a month on the yearly plan | A free plan without live help | Included | Windows, macOS |
| Chiku AI | From ₹1,199 | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
Sources: ghotlyai.in/pricing, parakeet-ai.com/pricing, lockedinai.com/pricing (platforms; its prices are from reviews of October 2026), finalroundai.com/pricing, chiku-ai.in/pricing.
1. Ghostly AI: The Lowest Price for Live Help (Windows)
Ghostly AI is a small window on top of your call. It transcribes the interviewer with Deepgram, suggests an answer with the AI provider you pick, and reads your screen when you press Ctrl + E.
- Price: 10 free minutes once, then ₹79 for a calendar month, one payment, no auto-renewal (pricing)
- Why it is cheap: you use your own AI key (Gemini, Groq and OpenRouter have free tiers), so the price pays only for the app
- Good for: students and job seekers on a Windows laptop who want unlimited practice and live help for a low, fixed price
- Keep in mind: it is Windows-only for now, and you need a Deepgram key and one AI key before your first interview (step-by-step guide)
2. Parakeet AI: No Keys to Set Up, More Devices
Parakeet AI includes the AI in its price and works on Windows, macOS and in the Chrome browser.
- Price in India: ₹2,360 for one credit (60 minutes of calls), ₹4,980 a week, ₹9,470 a month or ₹37,900 a year for unlimited use
- Good for: people who want nothing to set up, or who use a Mac
- Keep in mind: an hour of calls costs more than a month of Ghostly AI. Full price list: Is Parakeet AI free?
3. LockedIn AI: Apps on Desktop and Phone
LockedIn AI has desktop apps for Windows and macOS and mobile apps for iOS and Android, with unlimited, credit and lifetime plans.
- Price: its pricing page did not show prices when we checked; reviews of October 2026 report $54.99 a month for the unlimited plan, shown as a 50% discount
- Good for: people who want one subscription across laptop and phone
- Keep in mind: the price is in US dollars, and reviews say monthly plans are not refundable once started
4. Final Round AI: Live Help Plus Mock Interviews
Final Round AI combines live interview help with practice interviews and automatic debriefs, in a desktop app for Windows and macOS.
- Price: Pro from $25 a month on the yearly plan, with unlimited live sessions; the free plan has no live help, and there is no free trial of live sessions
- Good for: people who want structured mock interviews as well as live help
- Keep in mind: to use live help at all you need the paid plan, billed in dollars
5. Chiku AI: An Indian Tool That Bills in Rupees
Chiku AI's pricing page lists plans from ₹1,199. It did not show more detail when we checked, so read its page for what each plan includes.
Free Practice Before the Interview
You do not need a paid tool to practise. Google's interview-warmup page describes how Gemini Live, in the Gemini app, can run a spoken mock interview and give feedback on your answers. Ghostly AI's 10 free minutes are also enough to try it on a practice call with a friend.
Which One Should You Choose?
| If you… | Choose |
|---|---|
| are on a Windows laptop and want the lowest monthly price | Ghostly AI |
| want everything included and nothing to set up | Parakeet AI or LockedIn AI |
| use a Mac | Parakeet AI, LockedIn AI or Final Round AI |
| want mock interviews with scores and debriefs | Final Round AI |
| want to pay in rupees | Ghostly AI or Chiku AI |
A Note on Interview Rules
Many companies and test platforms do not allow outside help during an interview or an assessment. Use these tools to practise, and in a live interview only where it is allowed; following the rules of the company or platform is up to you.
Common Questions
What is the best AI interview assistant in India?
It depends on your budget and computer. For the lowest price on Windows, Ghostly AI at ₹79 a month after 10 free minutes. If you want the AI included or use a Mac, Parakeet AI (₹9,470 a month) or LockedIn AI (about $55 a month). For mock interviews as well, Final Round AI (from $25 a month on a yearly plan).
Is there a free AI interview assistant?
Fully free live assistants are rare; most offer a short free trial. Ghostly AI gives every account 10 free minutes, Parakeet AI a few short sessions and LockedIn AI short free sessions. For free practice, Gemini Live in the Gemini app can run a spoken mock interview.
Which AI interview assistant is the cheapest?
Of the five compared here, Ghostly AI: ₹79 for a calendar month of unlimited interviews, because you use your own AI key. Next is Chiku AI, from ₹1,199.
Do AI interview assistants work on a Mac?
Parakeet AI, LockedIn AI and Final Round AI have macOS apps. Ghostly AI is Windows-only for now; a macOS version is planned.
Do I need my own API key?
Only for Ghostly AI. You need a Deepgram key for transcription and a key for one AI provider; Gemini, Groq and OpenRouter have free tiers. Our free API key guide shows how to get them in a few minutes.
