Sensei AI vs HIDEA AI
Sensei AI and HIDEA AI are both real-time interview copilots, but Sensei AI runs in Chrome and listens to a shared browser tab or its extension, while HIDEA AI is a desktop app for macOS and Windows. Sensei AI details below are from its own site as of Nov 8, 2026.
Key gaps with Sensei AI
No desktop app.
It runs in Chrome and listens to a shared browser tab or its extension.
$89 a month
, or $288 for a year; no 3- or 6-month plan.
No mock interviews.
The closest is a paid, text-based "AI Playground".
Trustpilot: 2.8 ★ from 3 reviews
Feature comparison
| Feature | HIDEA AI | Sensei AI |
|---|---|---|
| Live interview support | ||
| Separate Verbal, Live coding, System design and Project surfaces | IncludedSwitch mid-call with a shortcut | Behavioral answers, plus a Coding Copilot for coding platforms |
| First words of a suggested answer | Under 100 ms for Verbal; up to about 5 seconds for Live coding, System design and Project | "Personalized answer <1 second latency" |
| System design answer | Complete design: overview, components, rendered architecture diagram inside the answer, tradeoffs | Not listed |
| Project / codebase interviews | IncludedReal project and codebase interview support | Not listed |
| Choose the AI model per round | IncludedGPT-6 Sol, GPT-6 Luna, Grok 4.7, Claude Opus 5.5 and more | Not listed |
| Coding languages | 18 | "supports all major programming languages"; no count |
| Transcription languages | 60+ | "30+ Languages" |
| Screen share & overlay | ||
| Hidden from screen share | IncludedEvery plan, including Free | Not listed for your own share; it runs in a browser tab, not a desktop overlay |
| No Dock icon or taskbar button | Included | No desktop app |
| Activity Monitor / Task Manager | Shows under a name you choose, after you rename it | No desktop app |
| Fullscreen assessment platforms | IncludedHIDEA AI's floating overlay works on fullscreen assessment platforms like Ropes and Feenyx. | Not listed |
| Platforms | ||
| macOS app | IncludedmacOS 13+ | No desktop app; runs in Chrome |
| Windows app | IncludedWindows 10/11 | No desktop app; runs in Chrome |
| Mobile | Desktop by design: a phone only covers verbal rounds | Not listed |
| Prep | ||
| AI mock interviews | Verbal, 30+ scenarios (Pro, Pro+) | Not listed. A paid, text-based "AI Playground" |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | Included15 session minutes a day on all four surfaces, no card. Mocks not included | "15-min Copilot Sessions", as many as you start, no card |
| 1 month | Pro $30 · Pro+ $60 | Pro $89 |
| 3 months | Pro $81 ($27/mo) | No 3-month plan listed |
| 6 months | Pro $153 ($25.50/mo) | No 6-month plan listed |
| Longest plan | 6 months. No lifetime plan | Pro yearly $288 ($24 a month) |
| Usage on paid plans | Pro: 3,000 credits a month, more than 40 live hours on GPT-6 Sol, GPT-6 Luna or Grok 4.7; other models differ | "Unlimited Copilot Sessions" |
| Refunds | Technical faults support can't fix, billing errors, or a renewal after you cancelled, usually within 14 days | FAQ: "We do not offer refunds." Its refund page allows a partial refund within 3 days of an annual renewal |
| Cancel | In the app: Settings → Plan | "cancel your subscription at any time"; where is not on its public pages |
"Not listed" means we didn't find it on Sensei AI's own public pages as of Nov 8, 2026. HIDEA AI credits and Sensei AI sessions are different units, so they aren't compared.
What reviewers say
Sensei AI on Trustpilot: 2.8 out of 5 from 3 reviews, as of Nov 8, 2026. That's a very small sample, and we don't quote individual reviews on this page.
Who should pick which
- Pick HIDEA AI if you want a desktop app with its own overlay rather than a browser tab.
- Pick HIDEA AI if your search runs a few months: $30, $81 or $153 instead of $89 a month.
- Pick HIDEA AI if you want system design and project surfaces, mock interviews, or your own model per round.
- Pick Sensei AI if you'll pay $288 for a year, or want free 15-minute sessions with no daily limit, in the browser.
FAQ
How much is Sensei AI?
Pro is $89 a month or $288 a year ($24 a month), with unlimited copilot sessions, as of Nov 8, 2026. HIDEA AI Pro is $30 a month, $81 for 3 months or $153 for 6 months.
Does Sensei AI have a free plan?
Yes. Free sessions end after 15 minutes, and you can start as many as you need, with no card. HIDEA AI's Free plan includes 15 session minutes a day on all four surfaces.
Can I get a refund from Sensei AI?
Its FAQ says it doesn't offer refunds; its refund page allows a partial refund if you cancel within 3 days of an annual renewal. HIDEA AI refunds technical faults support can't fix and billing errors, usually within 14 days.
Try HIDEA AI free
15 session minutes a day on Verbal, Live coding, System design and Project. No credit card. macOS and Windows.
Sensei AI is a trademark of its owner. This page compares public information as of Nov 8, 2026; tell us at support@hidea.ai if anything is out of date.