Why people switch from Parakeet AI
Parakeet was one of the first interview copilots and built a small loyal audience around its credits-based pricing. Three reasons drive switching in 2026:
- Credits but no real free trial — Parakeet's "free" is a 30-second demo, not a real interview
- Mid-pack latency (421ms p50) when sub-200ms is achievable today
- No personalization beyond resume parsing — STAR stories aren't a first-class input
Mirly is what Parakeet would be if rebuilt today
| Mirly | Parakeet AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Free trial | One real 7-minute interview | 30-second demo |
| Single-interview | £5 | $9 |
| Pack of 3 | £10 (£3.33 each) | $25 (~$8.33 each) |
| Monthly | £29.99 opt-in renewal | $74.90 auto-renew |
| First-token latency | <150ms | 421ms p50 |
| STAR stories | First-class — paste 3–5, model uses your phrasing | Not supported |
| Voice fingerprint | Extracted from 60-second sample | Not supported |
| Stealth APIs | Documented OS APIs | Same approach + extra heuristics |
Switching guide
- Don't cancel Parakeet credits — they don't expire, keep them as backup
- Download Mirly
- Free 7-minute trial — measure latency + personalization for yourself
- £5 single credit if you have an interview this week