Pricing

Simple, token-based pricing

Start free, then buy a token pack or subscribe monthly. You pay for the answer flow you actually use.

Subscriptions

Free

$0

50 tokens on signup — no card required

  • All interview modes
  • Local model support
  • Cursor, Anthropic, LM Studio

Starter

$7/mo

Your own keys, Ollama / Llama, LM Studio — Sovia AI included too

  • 200 tokens / mo
  • Sovia AI (5 tokens) · BYO (1 token)
  • Cursor, Anthropic API, Ollama / Llama, LM Studio
  • One paid month of access
Best value

Optimal

$13/mo

For active job hunting

  • 400 tokens / mo
  • Sovia AI — no own key needed
  • 1 token BYO · 5 tokens Sovia AI
  • One paid month of access

Pro

$19/mo

Full coverage — from first screen to offer

  • 700 tokens / mo
  • Sovia AI — no own key needed
  • 1 token BYO · 5 tokens Sovia AI
  • One paid month of access

Token Packs

Mini Pack

$6

One-time purchase — never expires

  • 150 tokens
  • Sovia AI or your own keys
  • Cursor, Anthropic, LM Studio
  • No subscription
Popular

Standard Pack

$12

One-time purchase — never expires

  • 360 tokens
  • Sovia AI or your own keys
  • Cursor, Anthropic, LM Studio
  • No subscription
Token cost reference

Tokens are spent on ShortAnswer, LongAnswer, and extension actions.

Managed
5 tokens/response
Sovia AI answer
BYO
1 tokens/response
BYO answer (Cursor, Anthropic, LM Studio)

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FAQ

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.