The cheapest AI interview assistant is the one you do not pay for: CoPilot Interview's free plan gives 15 minutes of live help a day at $0, and we make it. If you need more, the cheapest honest comparison is month-to-month, because the prices in big type are usually annual billing divided by twelve. On that basis, as checked in October 2026, Interviews Chat starts at $19 for 1,000 credits, and ours is $24.99 for a full month or $9.99 for one hour. Below are the real figures, what the cheapest plans leave out, and how to spend the least across one job search. The wider comparison is in our full comparison for 2027.
Real month-to-month prices
| Tool | Advertised low | True month to month | Cheapest single interview |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interviews Chat | $19/mo | $19/mo for 1,000 credits; $29/mo unlimited | Starter month |
| Cluely | $11.99/mo billed yearly | $19.99/mo | One month; general assistant |
| CoPilot Interview (ours) ★ Best choice | $24.99/mo | $24.99/mo | $9.99 for one hour |
| Verve AI | $16.99/mo billed yearly | $44.99/mo for 5 sessions | One month |
| LockedIn AI | $39.99/mo billed every 3 months | $54.99/mo | One month |
| Sensei AI | $24/mo billed yearly | $89/mo | One month |
| Interview Sidekick | $53/mo over 90 days | $80/mo | $50 for one week |
| Parakeet AI | $11.80 per hour in the largest pack | $149.90/mo unlimited | $38 for one hour |
| Final Round AI | $25/mo billed yearly | $150/mo | One month |
| Interview Coder | $799 lifetime | $299/mo | One month |
Competitor details are as each vendor described them on its own site, checked in October 2026. They change often, so confirm before you pay. Natively AI can cost less if you supply your own API key, with hosted plans from $8 a month.
What the cheapest plans leave out
- Unbroken time. Credit-metered plans count minutes or suggestions, and you need to watch the meter during a call.
- Model choice. Entry plans often use one model. Ask what it is.
- Practice. Some cheap plans cover live help but sell mock interviews separately.
- Refunds. Cheap and non-refundable can cost more than a slightly higher price with a real guarantee.
- Interview tuning. A general meeting assistant may be cheap but does not know what a behavioral answer needs.
The least you can spend across one search
- Weeks 1 and 2: free plan only. Daily mock interviews, and test live help once.
- First long interview: one hour pack at $9.99 rather than a subscription. Full cost examples are here.
- Busy month with several interviews: Standard for one month at $24.99, then cancel.
- Long search of three months or more: compare the $59.99 3-month plan. Is a 3-month plan worth it? shows when it pays off.
- Total for many people: $0 to $35.
Prices outside the US
Our plans are priced in US dollars, and the pricing page shows any regional price or welcome discount that applies where you are. Other vendors handle this differently, and some show local currency. Compare the final amount at checkout, including tax, rather than the headline. Phone apps can also charge more than the same vendor's website: LockedIn AI's pricing page says its iPhone and Android app prices are higher.
Where CoPilot Interview fits
CoPilot Interview is an AI interview assistant for Windows and macOS. The free plan gives 15 minutes a day of live help in sessions of up to 15 minutes, with AI mock interviews included, and hour packs at $9.99, $29.99 and $49.99 never expire. The cheapest route is also usually the most sensible: practice for free and pay only for what you use. In any real interview, follow your employer's rules.
Disclosure: CoPilot Interview is our product, so weigh what we say about it accordingly.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest AI interview assistant in 2027?
The free plans cost nothing; ours gives 15 minutes of live help a day. Paying month to month, Interviews Chat starts at $19 for 1,000 credits and CoPilot Interview at $24.99, as checked in October 2026.
Why do advertised prices look so low?
Many are annual billing divided by twelve. Final Round AI's $25 a month is billed yearly, and its monthly price is $150.
What is the cheapest way to cover one interview?
An hour pack if the vendor sells one. Ours is $9.99 and does not expire. Parakeet AI's single credit is $38.
Can I get it cheaper outside the US?
Our pricing page shows any regional price that applies to your country. Pricing is in US dollars.
Is the cheapest option good enough?
For most recruiter screens and practice, yes. Long technical loops benefit from longer sessions and a choice of models.
Practice this interview before the real one
The AI mock interview builds questions from your resume and the job description, reads them aloud and scores each spoken answer out of 10. Included on the free plan.
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