On your computer
Built-in on-device engine for meeting transcription on Transcript.audio
How Transcript.audio uses Built-in on-device engine for meeting transcription, where it runs, what it is good at and what to consider. It runs on your computer, so nothing leaves it.
What it is used for in the app
Transcript.audio ranks models for each job. Here is where Built-in on-device engine sits.
Transcription
Rank 12 of 12
Turns the meeting audio into text, ideally with who said what.
- Private (on your device)
Strengths and trade-offs
- Transcription: Free and the audio never leaves your computer, but slower and less accurate than the cloud.
Privacy: where it runs
It runs on your computer, so nothing leaves it. Compare privacy optimised and standard mode.
- Transcription
- Runs on your computer. Audio never leaves it.
- Where cloud processing happens
- Nowhere: nothing leaves your computer.
- Transcripts and notes
- Saved on your computer.
- Internet needed
- No: works offline once the models are downloaded.
Speed, accuracy and cost
- TranscriptionAccuracy 2/5Speed 2/5Cost: Free (your hardware)
Accuracy and speed are our own 1 to 5 ratings from the model catalogue, not benchmarks. Costs are approximate provider costs in US dollars per hour of meeting.
Presets that pick it
Recommended
The best balance of accuracy and cost.
- Transcription: first choice
Cheapest
The lowest cost that still gives usable notes.
- Transcription: first choice
Privacy optimised
Audio and notes stay on this computer.
- Transcription: first choice
Free
On this computer only. No keys needed.
- Transcription: first choice
Presets pick a model for every job in one click, and fall back down their list when a model is not available. See all presets.
Plan availability
Transcript.audio picks a sensible default for each job on every plan. Which presets and premium models you can choose depends on your plan.
| Free | Included |
|---|---|
| Premium | Included |
| Pro Converser | Included |
| Free | On your computer |
|---|---|
| Premium | Local and cloud (fair use) |
| Pro Converser | Local and cloud (fair use) |
Frequently asked questions
What does Built-in on-device engine do in Transcript.audio?
Transcript.audio ranks Built-in on-device engine for transcription (ranked 12 of 12). Free and the audio never leaves your computer, but slower and less accurate than the cloud.
Does Built-in on-device engine send my meeting anywhere?
Transcription: Runs on your computer. Audio never leaves it. Where cloud processing happens: Nowhere: nothing leaves your computer. Transcripts and notes: Saved on your computer. Internet needed: No: works offline once the models are downloaded.
How much does Built-in on-device engine cost?
Nothing extra: it runs on your own hardware.
Which presets use Built-in on-device engine?
Recommended, Cheapest, Privacy optimised and Free. Presets pick a model for every job in one click and fall back down their list when a model is not available.
What are the alternatives to Built-in on-device engine?
The models ranked next to it are AWS Bedrock (Automatic). Each has its own page with the trade-offs.