Ovllo: the private Cluely alternative
Cluely popularised the “undetectable AI for meetings” idea: a desktop overlay that transcribes the call and feeds you answers in real time. Ovllo does the same job, with one difference that matters when the conversation is sensitive — it’s bring-your-own-key and local-first. Your meeting audio and transcripts are processed with your AI provider, using your keys, and never pass through Ovllo’s servers.
Ovllo vs. Cluely at a glance
| Ovllo | Cluely & similar tools | |
|---|---|---|
| Where your meeting audio goes | Stays on your device, processed with your own AI key (BYOK) | Streamed to the vendor's cloud |
| Joins the call as a bot | Never — a silent local overlay, no extra attendee | No bot, but audio runs through their servers |
| Hidden from screen share and recordings | Yes | Yes |
| Real-time answers in the call | Yes — Ctrl / Cmd + Enter | Yes |
| Platforms | Windows and macOS | Varies by tool |
| What you pay for | Your own AI key — no marked-up per-minute fees on top | Monthly subscription |
Why people choose Ovllo
- Privacy that survives a legal review. Bring-your-own-key means meeting content goes straight from your device to the AI provider you already trust — nothing is stored on our side.
- No bot in the room. Ovllo never joins as a participant and never shows up on the attendee list or in the recording.
- Invisible when you share your screen. The overlay is there for you and gone for everyone else on the call.
- Works where you work. Windows and macOS, alongside Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Slack, and Webex.
Try Ovllo free
Start with 2 free note-taking sessions — no card to begin. If it earns a place in your meetings, keep going on the same account.