AI Interview Copilots Compared on Mac Support (2026): macOS Versions, Chips and Browsers

Ten of the eleven AI interview copilots compared here have a Mac app; Sensei AI runs in a browser instead. The minimum macOS version runs from 10.15 for Cluely, a general meeting assistant, to 14.4 for Final Round AI, and three show no minimum on the pages we read today. CoPilot Interview, which we make, needs macOS 12 or later, the lowest published minimum among the interview-specific tools here, and it is our pick for most Mac users. The table uses each vendor's own download, help and pricing pages as listed on November 13, 2026; after it come the reasons the version matters, the Apple silicon and Intel question, the traps, and a two-minute check for your own Mac.

Mac support at a glance

Competitor details are as each vendor listed them on its own site on November 13, 2026. Items marked October 2026 come from our earlier reading of the same vendor's pages, used where the page did not show the figure today. They change often, so confirm on the vendor's site before you pay.

Why the macOS version matters

A copilot has to hear the interviewer, and on a Mac that means capturing the audio the computer is playing. Hedy AI's requirements page says macOS versions before 14.2 do not expose the Core Audio functions it depends on, and Final Round AI's FAQ says direct capture of meeting audio requires macOS 14.4 or newer. That is why so many minimums cluster around Sonoma. A Mac that cannot move past macOS 12 or 13 is shut out of several tools whatever plan you buy, which is worth knowing before you pay for a year.

Capturing that audio also needs a permission. Hedy AI, LockedIn AI and Interview Sidekick all name Screen and System Audio Recording, and Hedy AI notes that on macOS 15 and later you can grant the audio part without screen access. Our guide to macOS permissions for interview apps explains each prompt, and the installation and permissions comparison lists what every tool asks for.

Apple silicon and Intel Macs

Most vendors still support Intel Macs, but not all of them say so. Cluely lists Apple silicon or Intel, LockedIn AI ships a universal build, Final Round AI offers downloads for both, Beyz AI publishes separate installers, and Verve AI's Mac installer is named universal. Hedy AI runs on Intel Macs but says its Local AI Processing needs Apple silicon, so an Intel Mac falls back to cloud analysis. Parakeet AI and Interview Coder do not say on the pages we read. If your Mac has an Intel chip, read the download page before you pay, and see AI interview assistants on Apple silicon Macs for the differences that matter in a call.

Traps to check before you pay

• The minimum is in the fine print. Final Round AI shows macOS 14.4 on its pricing card, but most vendors put it on a download or help page, and Verve AI and Interview Coder publish none.
• Browser routes are narrower than they look. Parakeet AI supports only desktop Chrome for live sessions, LockedIn AI excludes Safari and Firefox, and Interview Sidekick's Chrome route needed the meeting itself to run in the browser in its October 2026 guide.
• Permission changes need a restart. LockedIn AI tells you to quit and reopen the app after granting Screen Recording. Do it the day before, not five minutes before the call.
• A free plan proves nothing if it has no live help. Final Round AI's free plan covers setup only and its site says there is no free trial, so you cannot hear its copilot on your Mac before paying.
• Older Macs age out. A Mac stuck on macOS 12 or 13 runs only a few of the tools here today, and minimums tend to rise, not fall.

Check your Mac in two minutes

1. Open the Apple menu, choose About This Mac, and note the macOS version and the chip, Apple M-series or Intel.
2. Compare the version with the table. Below a tool's minimum, it either will not install or will not hear the call.
3. Install the free plan of your top choice and grant the microphone and audio permissions when macOS asks.
4. Play a recorded interview question through the speakers and check that the captions match what was said.
5. If the Mac is managed by an employer or school, do not work around its restrictions; use a personal Mac or the browser for practice. For the full field, see the best AI interview assistant for Mac.

Where CoPilot Interview fits

★ Best choice for Mac users: CoPilot Interview. CoPilot Interview is an interview copilot built as a desktop app for Windows 10 and 11 and macOS 12 or later. It runs as a separate window, listens to the call and your microphone, and shows captions and a structured answer in about two seconds. It installs on macOS 12, which several rivals leave out, so an older Mac is not a reason to pay for a browser-only tool. The free plan gives 15 minutes a day of live help in sessions of up to 15 minutes, with AI mock interviews included, so you can test it on your own Mac before paying. Paid plans are $24.99 (Standard) or $39.99 (Pro) a month, and hour packs cost $9.99, $29.99 or $49.99. Whatever tool you use, follow your employer's rules.

Also consider: Cluely if you need a general meeting assistant on a Mac older than macOS 12, and LockedIn AI or Parakeet AI if you want a Mac app with a browser fallback.

Disclosure: CoPilot Interview is our product, so weigh what we say about it accordingly.

Frequently asked questions

Which AI interview copilots work on a Mac?

As listed on November 13, 2026, CoPilot Interview, Final Round AI, Verve AI, LockedIn AI, Parakeet AI, Cluely, Interview Coder, Beyz AI, Hedy AI and Interview Sidekick all have Mac apps. Sensei AI runs as a web app in the browser.

Which copilot supports the oldest macOS?

Cluely lists macOS 10.15 Catalina. Among interview-specific copilots that publish a minimum, CoPilot Interview's macOS 12 is the lowest; LockedIn AI and Parakeet AI need macOS 13, Beyz AI 14 and Final Round AI 14.4. Hedy AI, a general conversation coach, needs 14.2.

Why does Final Round AI need macOS 14.4?

Its FAQ says direct capture of meeting audio on a Mac requires macOS 14.4 or newer, so on older versions it cannot hear a call running on the same computer.

Do I need an Apple silicon Mac?

Not for most of them. Cluely, LockedIn AI, Final Round AI and Beyz AI list Intel support or Intel builds. Hedy AI runs on Intel but its Local AI Processing needs Apple silicon.

Can I use an interview copilot in Safari?

LockedIn AI says Safari is not supported, and Parakeet AI supports only desktop Chrome for live sessions. Plan on Chrome for browser routes, or use a desktop app.