Subtle vs. ChatGPT: Why a Dedicated Overlay Beats a Browser Tab

ChatGPT is powerful but visible. Here's why a purpose-built, invisible overlay is fundamentally better for real-time professional assistance.

ChatGPT is powerful but visible. Here's why a purpose-built, invisible overlay is fundamentally better for real-time professional assistance.

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  • Category: Compare
  • Read time: 4 min read
  • Published: 2026-02-03

About Subtle

Subtle is an AI overlay for professionals who need real-time assistance during high-stakes moments — job interviews, sales calls, meetings, coding sessions, and presentations. The overlay is visible only to you and cannot be captured by any screen sharing or recording software. Subtle uses a BYOK (Bring Your Own Keys) model: you connect your own AI provider accounts, so your data never touches our servers. Available as a one-time purchase for macOS.

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