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One app. Three tools.

Use as much as you need.

No-bot meeting recorder, voice-to-text dictation, and screen recording — all on your device. Powered by Apple Intelligence, Whisper, or your own API keys.

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100% Local

Everything runs on your device. Local transcription, local models, local notes. Your data never leaves your machine.

100% Private

No cloud processing, no data collection, no tracking. Your conversations stay yours.

100% Free

Full-featured recording and transcription at no cost. No trials, no tiers, no limits.

Everything you need, nothing you don't

A minimalist recorder with powerful features. No bloat, no complexity, just what works.

Live AI Assistant

Ask questions during your call: "What happened so far?", "What did I miss?", "What's a good question to ask?" — all processed locally.

Multiple Recording Modes

NOTCH-style recorder that sits in your menu bar, floating recorder overlay, or full window mode. Record however works best for you.

Smart Auto-Detection

Automatically starts recording when it detects a call and stops when it ends. Fully customizable triggers so you're always in control.

Live AI Assistant

Ask questions during your call: "What happened so far?", "What did I miss?", "What's a good question to ask?" — all processed locally.

Notes & Annotations

Add notes during or after calls. Everything syncs locally and stays private.

Notes & Annotations

Add notes during or after calls. Everything syncs locally and stays private.

Calendar Integration

Coming soon: Automatic recording based on your calendar. Available on both desktop and mobile.

Optional BuildBetter Sync

Upload manually or automatically to BuildBetter for enhanced transcripts, speaker diarization, and team sharing.

Two paths. One app.

The most compliant AI recorder

Pick the posture that fits your team. Go fully local and nothing leaves your device — or use BuildBetter's SOC 2 and HIPAA-compliant cloud.

Path 1 · Local

100% on your device.

The most compliant AI recorder in existence — because nothing leaves.

  • Local transcription (Whisper, Parakeet, Apple Intelligence)
  • Local AI chat via Ollama or LM Studio
  • Bring your own keys for cloud providers if you want them
  • No account, no upload, no background sync
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Path 2 · BuildBetter Cloud

Enterprise-grade cloud.

SOC 2, HIPAA, and an AI transparency policy — backed by BuildBetter.

  • SOC 2 Type II and HIPAA-compliant infrastructure
  • AI transparency statement — know exactly how your data is used
  • Shared library, team search, role-based access
  • Trust portal with all certifications in one place
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