Try 3-day trial Buy once for $49 $19

Native macOS app. One-time purchase. Bring your own OpenAI key.

Meeting notes on Mac, without recurring subscriptions.

SessionScribe is a one-time purchase alternative to Granola. Capture calls, transcribe accurately, and leave every meeting with clean notes and next steps.

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Launch offer: $19 then $49. 30-day refund, license on up to 3 Macs, no subscription

SessionScribe / Product Sync

Raw capture

  • Ship desktop app onboarding revamp by Friday.
  • Decision: drop weekly report PDF export.
  • Risk: docs lag for API-key setup flow.

AI notes

  • Summary: onboarding simplification approved.
  • Action: Priya updates setup docs today.
  • Action: Dan runs test pass before release.

Own it once

One payment, no seat tax.

Native SwiftUI

Built with SwiftUI for macOS, not an Electron wrapper.

Cost control

Your API key, your usage, your budget.

Market reality

Most note takers optimize for recurring seats. We optimized for buyers.

Granola, Fathom, Otter, Fireflies, Read, Notta, and tl;dv all push free-to-subscription ladders. SessionScribe is intentionally simple: buy the app once, connect your model key, keep shipping.

For solo operators

Founders, PMs, recruiters, and coaches who want fast notes without another monthly SaaS bill.

For private workflows

Audio processing is local-first where possible, and cloud model calls go through your own key.

For clean handoff

Move from conversation to structured action items without forcing your team into a new bloated workspace.

Comparison

SessionScribe vs common subscription note takers

Capability

SessionScribe

Typical SaaS tools

Business model

One-time license

Per-seat monthly subscription

Platform focus

Native SwiftUI macOS app

Often Electron or web-first apps

Privacy model

Local-first on your Mac; your key for AI calls

Cloud processing and vendor-managed data flow

AI usage costs

Bring your own API key

Bundled usage limits by plan

Meeting capture model

Direct Mac audio capture

Varies by tool and integration

Long-term spend

Front-loaded, predictable

Ongoing recurring spend

Competitor behavior varies by provider and plan.

Launch offer 🚀

10 offer slots left at this price

$49 $19 /license

Founder pricing window is active. $19 for the first 100 users, then normal price.

  1. 1–100 Launch tier — 60% off Pay once, keep forever $49 $19
  2. 101+ Normal price Starts after the first 100 users $49

FAQ

Common questions

How is this different from Granola?

Granola is built on Electron, while SessionScribe is a native SwiftUI macOS app. SessionScribe is local-first and private by design. You pay once and bring your own API key.

Do I need a subscription?

No. SessionScribe is a one-time license. API usage is billed by your model provider under your own account.

Can I try it before paying?

Yes, there is a 3-day free trial with full functionality.

Can I get a refund?

Yes, you can request a refund within 30 days by emailing support@sessionscribe.app.

Does it work only on Mac?

Yes. SessionScribe is built specifically for macOS.