Features
Offline meeting transcription and notes
In privacy optimised mode Transcript.audio needs no internet connection for transcription or notes, once the on-device models are downloaded.
Internet needed: both modes side by side
Privacy optimised mode
No: works offline once the models are downloaded.
Standard mode
Yes, for transcription and notes.
This is one row of the full comparison. See what runs where in each mode.
How it works
Download the on-device models once. After that, transcription and notes run on your computer with no connection needed.
Standard mode uses cloud models, so it needs an internet connection for transcription and notes.
Works on any computer. Standard mode uses cloud AI, so even an older laptop gets fast, accurate notes. Privacy optimised mode sets itself up automatically the first time you use it.
Who it is for
- People who record on the move, on trains, flights or in places with poor signal.
- Secure environments where devices are kept offline.
- Anyone who wants transcription to keep working when the connection drops.
Models behind it
The on-device and recommended models for this part of the app.
Transcript.audio cloud
Cloud: transcription
ElevenLabs Scribe v2
Cloud: transcription
Built-in on-device engine
On your computer: transcription
Transcript.audio cloud (standard)
Cloud: notes and summaries, structured fields, meeting titles, questions as you go and help
Claude Opus 5.5
Cloud: notes and summaries, structured fields, meeting titles, questions as you go and help
Ollama (on this computer)
On your computer: notes and summaries, structured fields, meeting titles, questions as you go and help
LM Studio (on this computer)
On your computer: notes and summaries, structured fields, meeting titles, questions as you go and help
Frequently asked questions
Does it work without internet?
No: works offline once the models are downloaded.
Does standard mode need internet?
Yes, for transcription and notes.
Which plans can work offline?
Privacy optimised mode is available on every plan, Free included.
Related features
Private transcription
Transcribe meetings on your computer so audio never leaves it, or in the cloud under zero data retention. Compare both modes side by side.
Speed and accuracy
On-device transcription keeps everything private but is slower on older machines. Cloud models are fast and accurate. Compare the trade-offs.
Recordings stay on your computer
Transcript.audio saves every meeting recording on your own computer, in both privacy optimised and standard mode. Recordings are not uploaded for storage.
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