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Heard vs codeset

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Heard compared with codeset
DetailHeard logo Heardcodeset logo codeset
What it doesThe voice layer for coding agents Learn programming by building real software with an AI tutor
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inUS PT
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: $0/month (open source with local voices). Pro: $12/month or $144/year (managed voices and spoken recaps). Power: $24/month or $288/year (adds voice input and iPhone companion). Every download includes a free 14-day Power trial with no card required. Free: 2,000 credits once, no card required. Learner: 5,000 credits/month. Scholar: 11,000 credits/month. Fellow: 38,000 credits/month. Campus: contact for pricing. One-time top-ups available. Yearly plans offer 2 months free.
Key features
  • Spoken updates from Claude Code and Codex
  • Three listening modes: Co-pilot, Companion and Focus
  • Spoken recaps of agent work
  • Voice dictation with right Command key
  • Hey Parrot voice assistant
  • iPhone companion app for listening and replying
  • Follow multiple agent sessions at once
  • Open source engine with local voices
  • Works with any terminal including iTerm2 and tmux
  • Up to 2M characters of narration daily on Power plan
  • In-browser code editor and terminal for writing and running code
  • Structured syllabuses with lessons that must be completed in order
  • Knowledge checks after each lesson to verify understanding
  • Final assessments taken without tutor assistance
  • Generate custom courses for topics not in the catalog
  • Progress is saved and can be resumed exactly where left off
  • Credit-based usage allows flexible learning without seat-based fees
  • Unused monthly credits roll over for up to two months
What makes it different
  • Works without watching your screen—lets you stay informed while focused on other tasks
  • All code and transcripts stay on your Mac; nothing is used to train models
  • Listen and respond to agents from your iPhone via companion app
  • Open source engine available under Apache 2.0 license
  • Supports multiple coding agents with one interface
  • Full syllabus visible upfront before starting any lesson or course
  • No expiring free credits: 2,000 credits to learn risk-free without providing payment info
  • Projects run in the browser without requiring software installation
  • Generate custom syllabuses on demand for any language or topic
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)6 −1 (down) since last check9 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)35
Citation Flow (Majestic)3030
Referring domains (Majestic)10187

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