Is Launch on Startup available on the free plan?

Yes. Launch on Startup is part of the core Pluely app — the free plan is free forever, not a trial. Paid plans add bundled AI models and live transcription on top.

Does Launch on Startup work on macOS, Windows, and Linux?

Yes. Pluely is a small native desktop app built with Tauri, and every feature — including launch on startup — ships on macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Will anyone see it on a screen share?

No. The overlay is invisible on screen shares and recordings and never steals focus — whatever you do with launch on startup, your audience only sees your screen.

Launch on Startup

Q: Is my data private when I use launch on startup?

Yes. All of your data — chats, meetings, files — is stored and encrypted locally on your device. It never leaves your computer.

Always Ready, From the Moment You Start. Ensure your AI assistant is always just a shortcut away. Enable 'Launch on Startup' to have Pluely open automatically in the background when you log in to your computer.

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Seamless and Convenient

This feature eliminates the need to manually open the app every day. It integrates seamlessly with your system's startup process, ensuring Pluely is running and ready for your commands. You can easily toggle this setting in Settings -> App Startup.

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Why Pluely?

One overlay that answers in the moment — invisible, local, and free to start.

Private by design

All of your data — chats, meetings, files — is stored and encrypted locally on your device. It never leaves your computer.

Undetectable AI assistance

Get AI-powered help during meetings, interviews, and presentations without anyone knowing. Invisible on screen shares, recordings, and screenshots.

Lightning-fast performance

Built with Rust and Tauri for native desktop performance. Instant access via keyboard shortcuts with zero lag.

200+ models included

Pro plans bundle 200+ AI models — GPT, Gemini, Claude, Llama and more — with one-tap switching. Or bring your own API keys on the free plan.

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