Start with the full AideAI core experience for free. Upgrade only if you want the strongest models, live web answers, image generation, realtime voice, and premium transcription tools.
Compare all featuresFor students who want the full AideAI core experience without a subscription.
For students who want the strongest AideAI capabilities and faster high-end workflows.
Green checks mean the feature is included. Most of AideAI lives on the Free plan; Premium is the add-on for the high-end extras.
| Feature | Free | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Core assistantThe main AideAI experience is included on both plans. | ||
| Chat with AideIncluded model on Free; most capable models on Premium. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Study dashboardSee Today, changes, risks, and next actions in one place. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meetings, lectures, and on-device transcriptionCapture audio, import recordings, and turn them into notes and summaries. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Files in chatUse PDFs, docs, images, code, and audio as context. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Screenshots, OCR, and Activity LogSearch what you saw, read, and worked on over time. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Semantic search across your contextFind answers from meetings, screenshots, files, and study data. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Agents and student workflowsBuilt-in modes and guided study actions for real student life. | ||
| Learn, Plan, Write, and Wellness modesSwitch the assistant's behavior for studying, planning, writing, and balance. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Assignment breakdown and next-step planningTurn vague instructions into clear tasks, priorities, and study plans. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lecture summaries and topic explanationsUnderstand material faster using your real notes, recordings, and files. | ✓ | ✓ |
| SkillsSave and reuse one-click assistant workflows from chat or Apps. | ✓ | ✓ |
| FlowsRun trigger-based and scheduled automations for repeatable routines. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Extensions (15)All current app extensions are available on both Free and Premium. | ||
| CalendarConnect events and academic timing to your assistant context. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Voice MemosImport and work with Apple Voice Memos. | ✓ | ✓ |
| PLAUD.AISync PLAUD recordings and bring them into AideAI. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Browser HistorySearch history and bookmarks across supported browsers. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Browser AutomationOpen pages, read them, and work through web flows in an isolated browser. | ✓ | ✓ |
| RemindersSearch and create reminders with AI help. | ✓ | ✓ |
| NotesSearch your Apple Notes inside AideAI. | ✓ | ✓ |
| MailSearch your Apple Mail when it matters for study or planning. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Google WorkspaceWork with Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and connected Classroom data. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Canvas LMSConnect courses and assignments to the Study workspace. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Clipboard HistorySearch and reuse copied snippets and notes. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Local FilesSearch your Mac files by content, name, and metadata. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shell CommandsRun Mac commands with confirmation when needed. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Flows extensionManage automation triggers, actions, and execution logs in Apps. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Skills extensionImport, validate, and run saved SKILL.md workflows. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Open ecosystemAideAI can go beyond built-in extensions. | ||
| MCP servers and ZapierConnect external tools, custom servers, and repeatable integrations. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Premium extrasPremium is for power features, not the core product. | ||
| Advanced AI modelsFlagship model for harder tasks and richer answers. | Not included | ✓ |
| Built-in web searchGet answers grounded in current information from the web. | Not included | ✓ |
| AI image generationCreate images from prompts directly in chat. | Not included | ✓ |
| Realtime voice assistantTalk to AideAI live with the same agent context as chat. | Not included | ✓ |
| Parakeet v3Premium transcription engine option for higher-end workflows. | Not included | ✓ |
| Speaker diarizationSee who said what in meetings and recordings. | Not included | ✓ |
Free already includes the full extension layer. Upgrade only if you want stronger models, live web data, image generation, voice, and premium transcription features.
Get Aide for Mac
Download the app to start free. Manage or upgrade to Premium from the in-app subscription screen (Mac App Store or web billing, depending on how you subscribe).
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