GuideLayer pricing
You already pay for Claude Code and Codex. GuideLayer is a one-time unlock for the Mac app that sits on top: screen guidance, tutor mode, agents, and the rest. No monthly fee from us.
30-day free trial of everything
Install GuideLayer and every feature stays unlocked for 30 days. When the trial ends, you keep Lite for free or buy a license to keep the full app. Lite is not a downgrade to a demo. It is the real core loop, free forever.
Lite(Free)
Free forever
$0
After your trial, or if you never buy
The core point-and-answer voice loop stays free. Screen help, the guide cursor, and privacy controls keep working with no license.
- Entitlements
- Core loop only
- Devices
- This Mac
GuideLayer
One-time purchase
$79
$49 intro price with promo at checkout
Everything in Lite, plus the eight advanced features. Pay once, keep it on up to three Macs. No subscription.
- Entitlements
- Everything, forever
- Devices
- Up to 3 devices per license
What stays free vs. what a license unlocks
Lite keeps the point-and-answer workflow that most people reach for daily. The license adds the tools for teaching, automation, and deeper agent work.
Free in Lite
Still works after your trial with no license.
"Hey Guide" wake word and push-to-talk
Ask out loud from any app. Spoken answers and dictation stay free.
Screenshot-grounded screen help
GuideLayer reads what's on screen and answers in context.
Precise element location
The animated guide cursor lands on the control you need.
Overlay guidance
Captions, highlights, and notifications on top of your apps.
Full privacy stack
Encrypted history, incognito mode, Privacy Center, and local voice.
Paid features
Unlocked during trial, then require a license.
Agent Mode
Autonomous background coding, research, and automation on your Mac.
Specialist Agents
Custom background workers tuned to your workflows.
Automations
Saved, repeatable workflows you can run again without re-explaining.
Learning Library
Durable per-app memory that gets smarter the more you use it.
Tutorial Artifacts
Export sessions to tutorial, cheat sheet, or checklist formats.
Tutor Mode
Four teaching styles plus per-app skill level tracking.
Visual Intelligence
Camera, OCR, object ID, and meeting-notes workspace.
Usage Meter
Live Claude Code and Codex subscription usage readout.
Pricing FAQ
Is GuideLayer a subscription?
No. GuideLayer is a one-time purchase. You pay once for a license key that unlocks the full app on up to three Macs. There is no monthly fee from GuideLayer.
What happens after the 30-day trial?
You drop to Lite, the free-forever plan. The core voice loop, screen help, guide cursor, overlay guidance, and privacy features keep working. The eight advanced features lock until you buy a license.
What is included in Lite for free?
Lite includes the full point-and-answer workflow: Hey Guide wake word, push-to-talk, spoken answers, dictation, screenshot-grounded help, precise element location with the animated guide cursor, overlay guidance, and all privacy features.
Is there a Pro or Enterprise tier?
No. GuideLayer has one paid unlock. Lite is free forever; a license buys everything else. We do not sell separate Pro or Enterprise plans.
How many Macs can I use one license on?
Each license covers up to three devices. You receive a license key by email after purchase and enter it in the app.
Do I still need Claude Code and Codex?
Yes. GuideLayer runs on your existing Claude Code and Codex sign-ins. The license unlocks GuideLayer features; model access still goes through your subscriptions.
Ready to try it?
Download for a 30-day trial of everything. If the core loop is enough, Lite stays free. If you want agents, tutor mode, and the rest, one purchase covers up to 3 Macs.