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Heard vs Reason

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Heard compared with Reason
DetailHeard logo HeardReason logo Reason
What it doesThe voice layer for coding agents Autonomous AI software engineer that connects to GitHub to resolve issues and ship pull requests
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inUS US
Pricing modelFreemium Not given
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. Not given
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
  • GitHub integration for issue assignment and pull request automation
  • Evidence-backed pull requests with test results and recordings
  • Automated bug reproduction and verification
  • Dedicated computer environment per session
  • Mobile access to monitor tasks
  • Cloud and local runtime options
  • Test automation and code verification
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
  • Evidence-based code changes with recorded proof of testing and verification
  • 22% more cost efficient than competitor models
  • Opinionated architecture that improves the entire development loop
  • Built for trust with real repositories and careful verification
  • Maintains human judgment while automating mechanical coding tasks
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 check26 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)310
Citation Flow (Majestic)3034
Referring domains (Majestic)101245

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