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Observer vs Cluely

Cluely is the bigger brand. Observer is the practical option: a meeting window you can place, size, and see through, playbook actions instead of one generic assist flow, and undetectability included.

Research checked October 2026

Observer

Observer is a window you control, without enterprise pricing.

Cluely

Cluely is the established AI meeting overlay.

The verdict

Bottom line

Choose Cluely if brand maturity or a larger free allowance matters most. Choose Observer if you want a window you can live in, actions that match the meeting, and undetectability without an enterprise add-on.

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What they are

Observer

A live AI meeting assistant with a transparent, draggable, resizable window. Each Playbook brings its own Quick Actions, notes template, and think depth, so a sales call does not work like a standup. Undetectability is included.

Cluely

A mature AI overlay with Customize Cluely modes, default live-insight actions, and real-time web search. Undetectability is the headline feature, and it sits on a separate tier that publicly lists at $149.99/month.

Undetectability too

Yes, Observer is hidden from screen shares and recordings, and it's included in the regular plan. No $150/mo add-on.

Who should pick which

Pick Observer if…

  • You want undetectability included, not a $149.99/mo add-on.
  • You want a window you can drag, resize, and make transparent so it stays useful during the call.
  • You want Playbook-specific actions and notes, not one generic assist flow.

Pick Cluely if…

  • You're fine paying enterprise prices for undetectability.
  • Cluely's default live-insight actions and Smart Mode are enough.
  • An established brand matters more than a configurable window.

Feature comparison

CapabilityObserverCluely
Undetectability included in main paid planObserver Pro from $20/mo with FIRST100. Cluely lists screen-share undetectability at $149.99/mo.YesPartial
Established brandPartialYes
Window you can drag, resize, and make transparentObserver's Meeting Window is transparent, movable, and resizable, so you can keep it readable without covering the call. Cluely is a translucent overlay you can hide, with less control over size and placement.YesPartial
Playbook-specific Quick ActionsObserver switches the buttons with the Playbook: Sales can show Objection and Next Step. Cluely uses Customize Cluely modes plus a shared set of live-insight actions.YesPartial
Custom actions and custom online searchesWrite your own Quick Action and turn on online search when the catalog Lookup is not enough. Cluely offers fact check and real-time web search, not playbook-owned custom search actions.YesPartial
Normal, Fast, and Deep think modesSwitch think depth mid-call with a shortcut, a click, or a double-click. Cluely has Smart Mode for coding and a default Get Answer flow, not three named think modes you can flip instantly.YesPartial
Keyboard-first numbered shortcutsOption + 1–0 runs the action in that slot. Cluely is built around Cmd/Ctrl + Enter, Tab, and a few assist shortcuts.YesPartial
Meeting notes templates by conversation typeNotes headings live on the Playbook, so a sales recap is not a standup recap. Cluely takes notes and can score the call afterward; the structure is not playbook-templated the same way.YesPartial
Send notes to NotionObserver can push notes to a Notion page or database. Cluely's public integrations center on CRM/ATS, not Notion.YesNo
Jump from notes to transcriptObserver notes cite moments you can open in the full transcript.YesNo
Visible live transcriptYesPartial
Mac and Windows supportYesYes
Free trialObserver: 30 minutes total. Cluely: 3 free meetings per month, no time limit per meeting.PartialYes

Pricing

Observer

  • Pro $20/mo · Max $40/mo with discount code FIRST100.
  • Simple pricing with undetectability included, no expensive add-ons.

Cluely

  • Starter is free (3 meetings/month).
  • Pro is $19.99/month.
  • Pro + Undetectability is $149.99/month.

Cluely's free tier is more generous. On paid plans, Observer wins on value: undetectability is included, without a $149.99/mo add-on.

FAQ

Yes, if you want a live AI meeting assistant with a window you can place and resize, Playbook-specific actions, and undetectability included. Cluely is the more established brand and charges separately for undetectability.

Yes. Observer is hidden from screen shares and recordings. The difference is it's included in the regular plan, not a separate tier that publicly lists at $149.99/month.

Observer's Meeting Window is transparent, draggable, and resizable, so you can keep it on screen without covering the call. Cluely is a translucent overlay you can hide. If you live in the assistant during long meetings, that extra control is the practical difference.

Cluely offers 3 free meetings per month with no time limit on each meeting. Observer offers a one-time 30-minute Free Trial. That is enough to try the product, but not as much free meeting time overall.

Observer is better if you want a controllable window, playbook actions, think modes you can switch mid-call, Notion export, and included undetectability. Cluely is better if brand maturity or a larger free allowance matters most.

Not in the same form. Cluely's public integrations center on CRM/ATS. Observer includes Send to Notion and clickable cites from notes into the transcript.

Yes, especially around public positioning and documentation. Cluely is a funded startup; Observer is built by a solo founder.

Observer Pro from $20/mo with FIRST100, undetectability included. Cluely's public pricing lists Pro + Undetectability at $149.99/month.

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