Think more clearly in
technical interviews
Sovia helps engineers stay composed in technical interviews, live coding rounds, phone screens, system design, and behavioral interviews. Capture the question, add a screenshot when needed, and get private hints in a separate overlay with Sovia AI, Cursor, Claude, or local models.
Live interview capture
AI copilot for technical interviews
Free to try · No card required
Sovia overlay
Three things competitors don't have
That's why developers choose Sovia over Final Round AI, LockedIn, and others
Local models — no external servers
Run Ollama, LM Studio, or other local models directly on your machine. This gives you more privacy and control than a typical interview copilot limited to hosted AI.
Already have Claude or Cursor? Use it here
Connect your existing Claude or Cursor subscription and use it inside a live interview workflow. This reduces extra spend and makes the switch to Sovia much easier.
Clean UI and full configuration
No cluttered screens or confusing flows. You can configure models, hotkeys, overlay behavior, and answer language for live coding, system design, and normal technical interviews.
Sovia vs competitors
Compare Sovia with other AI tools for technical interviews by price, flexibility, and workflow fit.
| Tool | Price/mo | Local models | BYO (Claude/Cursor) | Free tier | UI | Russian | Config |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sovia | $7-19/mo | Excellent | Full | ||||
| Final Round AI | $25-90/mo+ | Good | Limited | ||||
| LockedIn AI | $30-55/mo+ | Good | Limited | ||||
| Interview Coder | $299/mo or $799 lifetime | Good | Limited | ||||
| Interview Solver | $39/mo | Good | Limited | ||||
| Interviews Chat | $19-29/mo | Good | Limited | ||||
| Cluely | Free or $20-75/mo | Good | Limited | ||||
| Beyz AI | $25-50/mo | Good | Good | ||||
| ENIGMA AI | Not specified | Average | None | ||||
| Sobes.tech | ₽990-4590 | Average | Limited |
* Comparison assembled from public product pages and marketing materials available on April 1, 2026. If pricing or a capability is not stated clearly, it is marked as partial coverage or not specified.
Simple enough to use under pressure
Hear the question, capture the right context, choose your answer path, and keep moving through coding, system design, or follow-up questions without breaking the flow of the interview.
Capture only the moments that matter
Start and stop on demand, so Sovia only works when you actually want support.
Add screenshots when audio is not enough
Send the prompt, code, or browser view together with the transcript so the answer is grounded in what you see.
Use the setup you already trust
Use Sovia AI, connect Cursor or Claude if you already pay for them, or keep inference local with LM Studio.
Read hints without leaving the interview
Keep answers in a separate overlay window so you can glance at them without switching tabs or losing the thread.
Guides and pages for specific interview scenarios
If you need focused help instead of a broad overview, start with these pages for phone screens, system design, behavioral interviews, SQL, and pair programming.
How to Prepare for System Design Interviews
A practical step-by-step guide to system design interview preparation. Learn what interviewers actually look for, how to structure your answer, and where most candidates lose points.
How to Prepare for Coding Interviews
A practical guide to coding interview preparation. Learn key patterns, how to approach problems under pressure, and what most candidates do wrong.
How to Prepare for Behavioral Interviews
A practical guide to behavioral interview preparation for software engineers. Learn how to turn your experience into clear stories, avoid generic answers, and stay credible under follow-up questions.
How to Prepare for Technical Phone Screens
A practical guide to technical phone screen preparation for software engineers. Learn how to refresh fundamentals, communicate clearly without visual context, and make a strong first-round impression.
How to Study SQL for Technical Interviews
A practical guide to SQL interview preparation for software engineers and data-focused candidates. Learn what to study, how to practice queries under pressure, and how to avoid common SQL interview mistakes.
How to Prepare for Pair Programming Interviews
A practical guide to pair programming interview preparation for software engineers. Learn how to collaborate out loud, keep momentum with another engineer, and avoid the communication mistakes that sink otherwise solid candidates.
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Common questions
Can the interviewer see the overlay?
No. It is a separate always-on-top window under your control. If you share only the browser or a specific app window, Sovia stays outside the shared content.
Does Sovia send audio to the cloud?
Audio is used for transcription. After that, answer generation can run through Sovia AI, your existing Cursor or Claude setup, or your own LM Studio model.
Which AI providers are supported?
Sovia AI, Anthropic/Claude, Cursor-based setups, and local models through LM Studio. You can choose the answer path that fits your workflow.
How do tokens work?
A Sovia AI answer costs 5 tokens. BYO answers through Cursor, Claude/Anthropic, or a local model cost 1 token each. A typical interview session uses around 10 answers.
Does it work in Zoom, Meet, and Teams?
Yes. Sovia captures system audio, so it works with Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, and browser-based calls.
What macOS version do I need?
macOS Ventura 13 or later, or Windows 10+. Use the desktop app that matches your setup.
Can I use my own local model?
Yes. LMStudio is fully supported for answer generation.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. You get a signup token bonus with no card required so you can test the workflow before paying.
Is using an AI assistant during an interview cheating?
That depends on the company's rules. Some employers explicitly allow AI tools, others don't. Sovia is primarily used for interview prep and practice sessions. For live interviews, you're responsible for knowing the rules of each employer.
How is Sovia different from Final Round AI or LockedIn AI?
Sovia lets you use your own AI subscriptions — Claude, Cursor, or local models — so you're not locked into one provider. The overlay is a separate desktop window, meaning you can share just your browser or IDE without exposing hints. You also own your interview transcripts locally.
Can I use Sovia for behavioral interviews, not just coding?
Yes. Sovia transcribes the interviewer's question in real time and can generate structured answers for behavioral (STAR format), system design, and technical coding rounds alike.
Does Sovia work offline or only with internet?
Whisper transcription runs locally on your machine. If you use a local model via LM Studio or Ollama, the entire pipeline is offline. Cloud-based answer generation requires internet only when you actively request a hint.