Trace captures your microphone and system audio, transcribes locally on your Mac, and hands you a markdown transcript with flagged moments inline.
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- Proprietary
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- Mac
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Otter.ai Alternatives
Apps similar to Otter.ai include anarlog, which is open source with a free version. Other options are Diktafon, Spokenly, Granola and FluidVoice. You're spoiled for choice with Audio Transcription Tools like Otter.ai: we list more than 100 alternatives for the web, Mac, iPhone, Windows and Android.
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Captures Zoom calls with adaptive dual-audio recording, delivers instant AI-powered Markdown notes from real-time transcription, manages audio and files locally for privacy, supports chat prompts, document uploads, smart templates, and customizable on-device AI models.
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- Freemium
- Proprietary
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- Mac
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EnviousWispr is a free, open-source dictation app for macOS 14 or later on Apple Silicon. Hold a shortcut, speak, and release to insert polished text into the app you are using.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
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- Mac
- United States
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62 Logue alternativesPrivacy-first AI meeting notes & writing assistant for Mac — on-device transcription, smart minutes, action items & 60+ writing modes, running entirely on Apple Silicon.
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- Free
- Open Source (MIT)
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- Mac
Canada
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135 Fireflies.ai alternativesFireflies.ai is an AI-powered meeting assistant that records and transcribes meetings in minutes, integrates with platforms like Google Meet and Zoom, enhances collaboration with notes and metrics, and stores conversations for organized reviews and improved internal analytics.
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- Freemium
- Proprietary
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- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Google Chrome
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- United States
Mac-based tool for offline audio recording and transcription, supporting system and microphone input, on-device speaker diarization, AI-powered summaries, custom vocabulary, multi-language recognition, real-time processing, and complete user-data privacy.
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- Freemium
- Proprietary
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Platforms
- Mac
France
EU
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154 Descript alternativesAI-powered tool for editing audio and video by editing transcribed text, featuring transcription, filler removal, captions, background replacement, rapid translation, collaboration, mastering, recording, and viral content identification features.
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- Freemium
- Proprietary
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- Mac
- Windows
- United States
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Minimalist macOS menu-bar tool that records meetings by capturing mic and system audio without joining as a bot, creates Markdown transcripts with meeting details, stores files locally, uses Deepgram transcription, auto-detects calendar events, ensures privacy, and offers one-time purchase.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
India
111 Katari alternativesVoice-to-text solution for Mac enabling dictation anywhere with a keyboard shortcut—no internet required. Delivers instant, private transcription in 100+ languages, translation to English, vocabulary customization, universal app compatibility, one-time payment, and zero data collection.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Canada
Biscotti is a private and free meeting recorder for macOS. It records your meetings and turns them into accurate, speaker-labeled transcripts and summaries. No cloud. No bot joining your call. No subscription.
Cost / License
- Free
- Source Available
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Canada
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AI meeting assistant for macOS delivering real-time suggestions, live note editing, transcription, one-click summaries, automated follow-up emails, and action items. Integrated with major meeting platforms, CRM tools, email, calendars, and secured by AES256 encryption.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
Spain- EU
306 Notta alternativesConverts audio into editable text via AI, supports recording, translation, and summarization. Perfect for meetings with real-time transcription and tool integrations.
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- Freemium
- Proprietary
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- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Google Chrome
Japan
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