A Cluely alternative built around translation
Cluely and Subtl solve overlapping problems with a different centre of gravity. Cluely is an invisible overlay that answers questions during a call. Subtl is a translator that also drafts the answer, for people whose difficulty is the language rather than the recall.
If your calls are in your own language and you want prompts, Cluely is the more direct fit. If you understand seventy percent of an English call and lose the rest, this page is about the other option.
The three differences that matter
- 01
Translation is the product, not a side feature
The overlay shows the original sentence and its translation together, and the draft answer is written in the other person's language with your translation underneath. You never say a sentence you have not understood.
- 02
Hidden from screen sharing costs nothing extra
Cluely sells undetectability as a separate tier at $149.99. Subtl includes the screen-sharing exclusion in Pro at $19, and describes plainly what that flag does and does not cover.
- 03
It has to work from where you are
Card payments in the regions our users are actually in, and no dependency on a Google or Apple subscription to get translation.
Side by side
| Feature | Subtl | Cluely | Google Meet | Otter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Where it works | Any call app on your machine | Any app — overlay over system audio | Google Meet only | Joins the meeting as a bot |
| Live translation | The core feature, 30 languages | Not the focus of the product | Yes, 70+ languages (announced June 2026) | Transcription and notes, not translation |
| Answer drafts from your documents | Yes, from files you attach to the meeting | Yes — context files and instant answers | No | No |
| Hidden from screen sharing | Included in Pro at $19 per month | Sold as “Pro + Undetectability” at $149.99 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Bot joins the meeting | No | No | No | Yes |
| When it helps | During the call | During the call | During the call | After the call |
| Price | Free · $19 · $9 with your own key · $39 | Free · $19.99 Pro · $149.99 Pro + Undetectability | Included in Google AI subscriptions | $10–20 per month |
Competitor features and prices as of September 2026 — verify before launch.
Where Cluely is the better answer
If you need a general-purpose assistant for interviews and exams in your own language, that is Cluely's territory and not ours — our terms prohibit using Subtl where the other party's rules forbid assistance. Cluely also has a longer track record and a Windows build available today.