Cluely helped popularize a category: real-time AI help during calls. But once teams start evaluating the space, the real question becomes broader than "which app looks coolest?" You need to know what runs on your machine, where your data goes, which models you can use, and whether the assistant works in the meetings you actually have.
Here is the checklist we recommend when comparing Cluely alternatives, including Mufal.
1. Does it work outside one meeting platform?
Your week probably includes Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, phone calls, ad hoc recordings, and in-person conversations. A useful copilot should not depend on one meeting provider's bot permissions. Mufal captures from the desktop, so it can support the workflows your team already uses.
2. Can you choose the AI model?
Model choice matters. A fast model may be perfect for summaries. A stronger reasoning model may be better for negotiation prep, interview coaching, or technical support. Mufal routes through OpenRouter so you can choose the model that fits the moment instead of accepting one vendor default.
3. Is the app lightweight enough to trust during calls?
Meetings already compete with browsers, screen sharing, design tools, IDEs, and video. If your assistant is heavy, you feel it at the worst time. Mufal is built with Tauri and Rust to stay small and quiet.
4. What happens to your transcripts?
Ask where audio is processed, whether transcripts are retained, and whether the vendor uses meeting data for training. With Mufal, the architecture is explicit: use your own keys on Basic, or use included keys on Pro+, and choose whether cloud sync fits your workflow.
5. Does it help during the call, not just after?
Post-call notes are useful, but the leverage is real-time. Mufal can surface talking points, objections, follow-up questions, and context while the conversation is still happening. That is the difference between documenting a meeting and improving it.
If you are evaluating the category, download Mufal and test it on a real meeting. The right assistant should disappear into the workflow while making you noticeably better prepared.
