Parakeet AI Download: Windows & Mac App, Free Sessions & Alternative

Last updated: October 2026

Parakeet AI has a native desktop app for Windows and macOS, a desktop Chrome route that needs no install, and no iPhone or Android app yet, with 10 free 10-minute sessions before you pay. If you want a desktop app built for job interviews, the OphyAI desktop app runs on Mac (Apple Silicon and Intel) and Windows 10 (version 2004 or later) and Windows 11, with live answers during Zoom, Teams and Meet calls, plus mock interviews and application tools in the same account.

We make OphyAI, so weigh our side accordingly. Parakeet facts below come from Parakeet’s own pages as recorded in our fact sheet on September 29, 2026. We could not reach Parakeet’s site on October 13, 2026 to refresh them, so check its FAQ and pricing before you install.

Quick Answer and Quick Verdict

	Parakeet AI	OphyAI
Best for	Calls of all kinds (interviews, sales, client meetings, exams per its FAQ), with a pay-per-credit option	Job interviews: live answers, mock practice, resume and application tools
Desktop install	Windows and macOS app; or desktop Chrome with no install	Mac (Apple Silicon and Intel) and Windows 10 (2004+) and 11

Pick Parakeet if you want a free trial of ten sessions or a no-install Chrome route. Pick OphyAI if the goal is a job offer and you want practice and live help in one account.

Side by Side

	Parakeet AI (checked September 29, 2026)	OphyAI
Platform	Native desktop app for Windows and macOS; desktop Chrome in the browser; mobile-optimized web version; no native iOS or Android app	Web, plus Mac and Windows desktop apps; iPhone and Android apps for practice
Windows and Mac minimums	Not stated on the pages we recorded	Mac on Apple Silicon and Intel; Windows 10 (version 2004 or later) and 11, 64-bit
How it hears the call	Web: you pick one browser tab; desktop app: it captures a display (macOS Screen Recording permission)	Desktop app hears the interviewer through system audio, with no virtual audio cable
Live interview help	Real-time answers on interviews and other calls; coding support with a Screenshot button	Real-time answer suggestions during live Zoom, Teams and Google Meet interviews, with a live transcript
Mock interviews	Yes, in a desktop browser only (not the desktop app, not a phone); 10 minutes free, 30 minutes paid	Interview Practice: voice or text mocks with per-answer feedback, on web and in the phone apps
Resume and applications	Resume Maker, headshots; Question Bank marked coming soon	Resume Builder, Application Assistant, Job Search, free Application Tracker
Languages	50+ (listens for one at a time)	35
Free access	10 free sessions of up to 10 minutes; no card	First session free for eligible new users, up to 15 minutes, no card

What Installing Parakeet AI Involves

• Desktop app. Parakeet’s FAQ says “The desktop app runs on Windows and macOS.” Free sessions can be started from the dashboard or the desktop app.
• Browser route. In a browser it needs desktop Chrome, which is also the route for Linux; other browsers are not supported for live sessions. On the web you pick a single browser tab to capture.
• Permissions. The desktop app captures a display and, on a Mac, needs the Screen Recording permission. Parakeet says the picture stays on your device, while call audio goes to its transcription provider and the transcript plus your resume and job description go to the AI model provider you choose (per its FAQ and privacy policy).
• No mobile app yet. The FAQ says an iOS and Android app is not available to download yet; a mobile-optimized web version works in a phone browser. Mock interviews do not run on a phone.
• Hiding claims. Parakeet’s homepage markets that it is invisible on screen share. We have not verified that, and you should not rely on it. The same page says it honors employer blocklist requests, and its terms prohibit using it to cheat where AI help is prohibited.
• No refunds after use. Parakeet’s terms give a 7-day window only for accidental or unused purchases, with no partial refunds and one refund per person.

Where Parakeet AI Is a Better Fit

• A generous free trial. Ten free sessions of up to 10 minutes each, with another every 12 minutes, and no card required (per its FAQ). OphyAI’s free offer is one session up to 15 minutes for eligible new users.
• More languages. 50+ against OphyAI’s 35.
• Pick your model. You choose from several Gemini, GPT and Claude models per session.
• A no-install route. Desktop Chrome works on Linux, which the OphyAI desktop app does not cover.
• Pay per credit. Credits never expire: 0.5 credit buys a 30-minute call session, and packs run from $59 for 3 credits to $177 for 9 credits plus 6 free. If you only need a few sessions, that can cost less than a subscription.
• A cheaper unlimited year. The yearly Unlimited plan is $599.90, shown as $49.99 a month. OphyAI Premium is $566 a year with 500 credits.

Where OphyAI Is a Better Fit

• Built for interviews. OphyAI Interview Copilot transcribes the interviewer’s questions and streams answer suggestions from your resume and the job description. See the Interview Copilot page.
• Windows 10 is supported. The OphyAI desktop app runs on Windows 10 (version 2004 or later) and Windows 11, and on Mac with Apple Silicon or Intel. Download it from the download page.
• Screen-share exclusion by the operating system. The live answer window is excluded from screen sharing and screen recording by the operating system, so Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams do not show it, even on a full-screen share. The limits: this does not hide it from a camera pointed at the screen, a person in the room, or proctoring software that inspects running apps. Check the employer’s rules first; see which companies allow AI in interviews.
• Phone apps. iPhone (iOS 15.1 or later) and Android apps for practice interviews, resumes, cover letters, job search and tracking. They are not live interview copilots.
• Practice and applications in one account. Interview Practice, Resume Builder, Application Assistant, Job Search and the free Application Tracker.
• A trade-off to know. The Windows installer is not code-signed yet, so expect the “Windows protected your PC” prompt (More info, then Run anyway).

Pricing Compared

US dollars, checked September 29, 2026 for Parakeet (not refreshed on October 13, 2026) and October 13, 2026 for OphyAI. Prices change, check before you buy.

Plan	Parakeet AI	OphyAI
Free	10 free sessions of up to 10 minutes; one free 10-minute mock	First session free up to 15 minutes for eligible new users, no card
Pay as you go	1 credit $38; 3 credits $59; 8 for $118; 15 for $177; credits never expire	$9.99 Interview Pass, where offered (one Standard session up to 2 hours; $19.99 for 3)
Monthly	Unlimited $149.90 a month; weekly $78	Pro $29 (300 credits); Premium $59 (500 credits)
Annual	Unlimited $599.90 a year	Pro $278; Premium $566

OphyAI has no $9 plan: Basic was retired in July 2026, so articles showing it, or Pro at $19 and Premium at $39, are out of date. A Standard or Technical Copilot session uses 15 credits, so Pro’s 300 credits cover about 20 Standard sessions. For all rivals side by side, see the pricing comparison.

How to Decide

1. Check your computer. Linux means Parakeet’s Chrome route. Windows 10 or 11 or a Mac works with either desktop app.
2. Try both free tiers. Run Parakeet’s free sessions and OphyAI’s free session on a mock call.
3. Check the rules. Whatever you use, ask the recruiter whether AI help is allowed.
4. Pick by job. Many call types or a low-cost pay-per-credit trial: Parakeet. Interviews plus practice and applications: OphyAI.

Read our Parakeet AI review and the best Parakeet AI alternatives for more, or the OphyAI vs Parakeet AI page and the comparisons hub.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a Parakeet AI download for Windows and Mac?

Yes. Parakeet’s FAQ says the desktop app runs on Windows and macOS. It also works in desktop Chrome with no install. The pages we recorded do not list minimum operating system versions, so check the download page before you install. The OphyAI desktop app runs on Windows 10 (version 2004 or later), Windows 11 and Mac.

Is Parakeet AI free to use?

Partly. Per its FAQ you get 10 free sessions of up to 10 minutes each, with another available every 12 minutes, and no credit card is required. There is also one free 10-minute mock interview. Longer sessions need credits or an Unlimited plan (checked September 29, 2026).

Does Parakeet AI have an iPhone or Android app?

Not yet. Parakeet’s FAQ says a native iOS and Android app is not available to download, and a mobile-optimized web version works in a phone browser. OphyAI has iPhone and Android apps, but they are for practice, resumes, cover letters, job search and tracking, not live interview help.

Does Parakeet AI work on Linux?

Only through the browser. Parakeet says browser use needs desktop Chrome, which is also the route for Linux, while the native desktop app is for Windows and macOS. The OphyAI desktop app is for Mac and Windows, so Linux users would use the web app.

Is Parakeet AI hidden from screen sharing?

Parakeet markets itself as invisible on screen share, but we have not verified that and do not repeat it as fact. Check its current pages and test on a call. The OphyAI desktop answer window is excluded from screen sharing and recording by the operating system, with the camera, in-room and proctoring limits above.

Can I get a refund on Parakeet AI?

Narrowly. Its terms give a 7-day window for accidental or unused purchases only; once any paid use happens the purchase is not eligible, there are no partial refunds for remaining credits, and it is one refund per person. Refunds take 5-10 business days (checked September 29, 2026).

Is the OphyAI desktop app hidden from screen sharing?

The live answer window is excluded from screen sharing and screen recording by the operating system, so Zoom, Meet and Teams do not show it, even on a full-screen share. That does not cover a camera pointed at your screen, someone in the room, or proctoring software that inspects running apps. Check the employer’s rules first.

Why does Windows warn me when I install OphyAI?

The Windows installer is not code-signed yet, so Windows may show “Windows protected your PC.” Choose More info, then Run anyway, and download only from ophyai.com/download. The Mac app, on Apple Silicon and Intel, is signed and notarized by Apple.

Sources and verification notes

Checked September 2026 for Parakeet AI (fact sheet dated September 29, 2026); we could not reach Parakeet’s site in October 2026, so those values were not refreshed. OphyAI facts checked October 13, 2026.

• Parakeet AI FAQ: desktop app platforms, Chrome route, no mobile app, free sessions, refund summary, languages, data processors. Fact sheet row dated September 29, 2026.
• Parakeet AI pricing: Unlimited, credit packs and weekly plan. Fact sheet row dated September 29, 2026.
• Parakeet AI mock interviews: desktop-browser-only mocks, free 10-minute mock.
• Parakeet AI terms: refund rules and acceptable use.
• Parakeet AI privacy policy: call audio and data processors.
• OphyAI download and desktop app: platforms and requirements.