Hintly

Hintly is a real-time side explanation tool for Google Meet. When terms, personal names or company abbreviations appear, it provides plain-language explanations and fact-checking. It costs $12 per month and includes 50 hours of usage.

AI Research Tools#Real-time Explanation#Video conferencing#Chrome Extension

Updated: 2026-10-27

What is Hintly?

Hintly works as a Chrome extension within Google Meet. Terms, personal names or company abbreviations that appear during a meeting will be followed by plain-language explanations and fact-checks a moment later—for example, pointing out that a certain famous quote was not actually said by Einstein. The sidebar can follow across tabs without interrupting the meeting itself. It treats comprehension gaps during meetings as problems that can be solved instantly, rather than post-meeting catch-up work.

Who is it for?

Professionals who regularly attend cross-industry meetings and need real-time background supplementation.
Learners who want to understand technical terms while attending technical or professional lectures.
Analysts and journalists who need to verify the quoted content in meetings.

Key features

Real-time Explanation

When encountering jargon, personal names or abbreviations during a meeting, the sidebar quickly provides easy-to-understand explanations.

Fact-Checking

Verifies quoted content, with official examples including correcting the misattribution of famous quotes.

Meet Integration

The plugin is embedded in the Google Meet toolbar and is readily available during meetings.

Follow Across Tabs

The sidebar works across different tabs, allowing you to look up information and attend the meeting simultaneously.

Pay-as-you-go pricing

Priced at $12 per month for 50 hours of usage.

How to use Hintly

Take screenshots of the verification results for future reference after the meeting.
Install and log in to the extension before the meeting to avoid interrupting the session due to mid-meeting configuration.
Place the sidebar on the second screen and follow the explanation while listening.
Reconfirm the conclusions of important fact-checks with reliable sources after the meeting.
It is suitable for high-knowledge-density meetings with many technical terms, compressing the temporary information-checking actions into the time when the meeting is in progress.
Overall, the effectiveness of such tools depends on whether the users have clear goals.
It is recommended to take the time to read the official documentation and changelog before formal adoption to confirm whether the functional scope, data permissions and billing rules match your own business processes.
For uncertain details, prioritize confirmation through official customer service or the help center, and do not rely on third-party information to make important decisions.
At the same time, any automation should retain the link of manual review, especially in scenarios involving funds, external communication or legal obligations.
humans are still the ultimate bearers of responsibility.
The value of tools does not lie in replacing judgment, but in freeing humans from repetitive work to have time to deal with more complex issues.
For important meetings, it is recommended to test the plug-in permissions in advance to avoid failure to load at critical moments.
If the network is unstable, explanations may be delayed, and important content should be checked after the meeting.
When you have a lot of meetings, it is recommended to plan your usage in advance to avoid running out of the quota in the middle of the month.