LUCI Desktop (site) saves your screen history and meeting transcripts locally so agents like Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex can recall a page you forgot or a decision from a call. It's stated as 100% free forever, with no trial, subscription, or credit card required, and no price tier above $0.
Comparison table
| Product | Free tier | Starts at | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUCI Desktop | Yes (all features) | Free | Local screen + meeting memory for coding agents, no cost |
| mnemo | Yes (Solo tier) | Not stated | Persistent memory specifically for Claude Code, Cursor, Codex CLI |
| Littlebird | Yes (Basic, limited) | $17/mo | Cross-app memory (meetings, messages, docs) with action-taking |
| ParcAI | Yes (10 msgs/day) | $9.99/mo | Memory shared across a team/squad in one AI partner |
| AI, Look! | Yes (50 credits/wk) | $1.99/mo | Lightweight screen recording/screenshots for AI power-users |
| TranscriptAI | Yes | Not stated | Mobile meeting capture with web-based editing |
| AgentWake | Yes (free, open source) | Not stated (needs Claude Pro/Max) | Persistent agent memory via a single file, macOS-only |
| LowLighter | Yes (15 answers/day) | $9.99/mo | Select-anything-on-screen instant AI answers |
mnemo
mnemo (site) gives persistent memory directly to coding-focused agents — Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex CLI — rather than general desktop capture. It suits developers who want their AI coding tools to retain context between sessions without a broader screen-recording layer. The Solo tier is free forever, no card required; Pro and Team tiers with cloud sync are coming but pricing isn't specified yet. Limitation: it's newer (launched April 2026, 3 votes), so its paid tiers and long-term stability are unproven.
Littlebird
Littlebird (site) remembers context across meetings, messages, docs, and apps, and can take action on your behalf, not just recall information. It fits people who want an assistant that does something with remembered context, not just a searchable memory store. Pricing starts at $17/month for Plus (billed annually at $204/year), with Power at $42/month and Pro at $100/month; a limited free Basic plan exists. Limitation: the free tier is capped, so full functionality requires a paid plan.
ParcAI
ParcAI (site) is built around shared memory for a team or "squad," letting a group use the same AI partner with common context rather than individual, siloed memory. It suits small teams wanting collective recall over solo desktop capture. The free Voyager tier allows 10 messages/day and one active plan; paid Pioneer starts at $9.99/month (discounted from $19.98) with unlimited messages and persistent memory. Limitation: the free tier's 10-message cap is restrictive for daily heavy use.
AI, Look!
AI, Look! (site) focuses narrowly on screen recording and screenshotting for AI power-users, a lighter-weight tool than full memory/transcript systems. It suits people who mainly need capture tooling rather than agent memory or meeting transcripts. Free plan gives 50 weekly credits; Pro is $1.99/month (launch special, 33% off $2.99) or $10/year (50% off $20). Limitation: it doesn't appear to include meeting transcription or agent memory features, so it covers less ground than LUCI Desktop.
TranscriptAI
TranscriptAI (site) pairs mobile meeting capture with web-based editing, useful for people who record meetings on their phone and clean up transcripts later at a desk. It suits mobile-first workflows more than desktop screen-history capture. A free tier exists with no credit card required; paid plan pricing isn't specified. Limitation: it's meeting-transcript focused and doesn't cover screen history or cross-app agent memory the way LUCI Desktop does.
AgentWake
AgentWake (site) gives an agent lasting memory and remote access via a single file, and is free and open source under MIT license. It suits developers already on Claude Pro or Max who want a lightweight, file-based memory mechanism instead of a full desktop app. There's no extra subscription fee beyond an existing Claude plan. Limitation: it requires macOS and an active Claude Pro/Max subscription, so it's not a standalone free option and doesn't run on Windows.
LowLighter
LowLighter (site) lets you select anything on screen and get instant AI answers, closer to an in-the-moment lookup tool than a memory system. It suits people who want quick answers about what's on screen right now rather than recall of past sessions. Free tier gives 15 answers/day; paid tiers start at $9.99/month (Basic) and $19.99/month (Pro). Limitation: it's built for instant answers, not for storing or recalling history across meetings or past screen activity.
How to choose
If you want free, unlimited local memory across your whole screen and meetings with no cost ever, LUCI Desktop is the direct fit. If you specifically need memory inside coding CLIs, try mnemo or AgentWake. If you want an assistant that takes action across meetings, messages, and docs, look at Littlebird. For team-shared memory or lightweight screen capture/instant answers instead of full memory, ParcAI, AI, Look!, or LowLighter fit narrower budgets and needs.
FAQ
Is LUCI Desktop really free? Yes, it's stated as 100% free forever with no trial, subscription, or credit card required.
Which alternative is cheapest if I need paid features? AI, Look! starts at $1.99/month, the lowest stated paid price among these alternatives.
Which alternative works across a team, not just one person? ParcAI and Littlebird both support shared or cross-app context for teams or squads, unlike solo-focused tools.