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Heard vs CodeTrain

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Heard compared with CodeTrain
DetailHeard logo HeardCodeTrain logo CodeTrain
What it doesThe voice layer for coding agents Socratic AI coding tutor that teaches by asking, never by writing code
StageNot given MVP
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inUS US
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: $0, 10 lessons per month from public repos. Pro: $24/month with unlimited lessons from private repos and larger tutor model. Team: $32 per learner per month with everything in Pro plus team dashboard and onboarding journeys. Enterprise: Custom pricing with SSO, audit logs and self-hosting.
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
  • Breaks tasks into small steps that must pass before advancing
  • Works with public and private repositories
  • Never writes code for you, only hints and guidance
  • Concept recall scheduling with widening intervals
  • Real code execution and test passing
  • Bring your own model API key
  • CodeTrain CLI for private repositories
  • CodeTrain Open Skill for coding agents
  • Team dashboard with progress tracking
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
  • Never writes code—only guides through Socratic questions and hints
  • Tests actually run and must pass before advancing
  • Learns from your own codebase, not generic exercises
  • Records unaided work, proving true capability
  • Code stays local with bring-your-own-key option
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 check23 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)35
Citation Flow (Majestic)3028
Referring domains (Majestic)10186

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