Record
Hit record during any call or in-person meeting. Audio stays on your Mac, never uploaded.
Native macOS app
AI meeting notes that never leave your Mac.
Record, transcribe, summarize. Everything stays local.
- No account needed
- Works offline
- 30-day refund guarantee
How it works
Record. Transcribe. Summarize.
Transcribe
Get a full transcript processed on-device. No cloud round-trip.
Summarize
AI turns the transcript into structured notes. Apple Intelligence, a local model, or a cloud API.
Comparison
SessionScribe vs. cloud note takers
Capability
SessionScribe
Typical cloud note takers
Setup
Install, set up, use
Accounts, dashboards, extra services
Summaries
Apple Intelligence, local models, or optional cloud APIs
Cloud AI processes your conversations
Where data lives
On your Mac. Never uploaded.
Stored and processed on vendor servers
Compliance review
Data stays on-device, less to review
Requires vendor data-handling review
User experience
Mac app, minimal setup
Web-based, more setup
Pricing
One-time $19 license
Monthly or annual subscriptions
Apple Intelligence requires a compatible Mac. Local models via Ollama or LM Studio work on any Mac. Cloud APIs send data to the provider.
No subscription. No cloud storage.
$49 $19 /license
One purchase. Native Mac app. Data stays on your device.
- Launch tier Same app, lower entry price $49 $19
- Normal price Starts after launch pricing ends $49
FAQ
Common questions
Do I need anything beyond installing it?
No. Install, allow mic access, and start recording. Summaries work out of the box with Apple Intelligence on supported Macs.
What AI options are available for summaries?
Apple Intelligence on compatible Macs, local models via Ollama or LM Studio, or cloud APIs from OpenAI or OpenRouter. Local options keep everything on-device. Cloud APIs send transcript data to the provider.
Does SessionScribe store my recordings, transcripts, or notes?
Yes, locally on your Mac. Recordings, transcripts, and notes stay on your device. Nothing is uploaded.
Why is this a better fit for medical, counseling, insurance, and other regulated work?
Everything stays on your Mac, so there's less to worry about. Still confirm it fits your own compliance needs.
Will non-technical users be comfortable with it?
Yes. The product is meant to feel familiar and requires no technical setup.
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.