See how MeetCapture compares to alternatives like Recall.ai, Fireflies, Otter, and MeetingBaaS. Local-first, no bots, full control.
| Feature | MeetCapture | Recall.ai | Fireflies.ai | Otter.ai | MeetingBaaS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
System Audio Capture | |||||
Video / Screen Capture | |||||
Local-First Architecture | |||||
Multi-Platform (Mac + Win) | |||||
Real-time Transcription | |||||
Speaker Diarization | |||||
REST API | |||||
Webhooks | |||||
Custom STT Provider | |||||
Open Source / Self-Host |
| Provider | Free Tier | Pro / Paid | Enterprise | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeetCapture | 5 hrs/mo | From $29/mo | Custom | Local-first, no per-seat pricing |
| Recall.ai | None | From $0.25/hr | Custom | Per-minute billing, no free tier |
| Fireflies.ai | 800 min/mo | $18/seat/mo | Custom | Per-seat pricing adds up fast |
| Otter.ai | 300 min/mo | $16.99/seat/mo | Custom | Consumer-focused, limited API |
| MeetingBaaS | None | From $0.20/hr | Custom | Meeting bot approach, usage-based |
The key differentiators that set MeetCapture apart from every alternative on the market.
Unlike Recall.ai and MeetingBaaS, MeetCapture captures audio and video at the OS level. No bot joins your meeting. No "MeetCapture is recording" notification. No awkward participant in the meeting room.
All capture and transcription happens on-device. Data never leaves the user's machine unless they explicitly opt into cloud sync. No third-party servers processing your audio. GDPR and HIPAA friendly by design.
The MeetCapture daemon is a single Rust binary under 20MB. It uses less than 2% CPU and ~50MB RAM while recording. Compare that to Electron-based bots that consume 200MB+ of memory.
Everything is an API. Supabase PostgreSQL for data, Storage for recordings, Edge Functions for compute. Use any Supabase client library. No vendor lock-in, no proprietary SDK required.
Use Deepgram, AssemblyAI, or any speech-to-text provider. Configure it in config.toml and bring your own API key. MeetCapture doesn't lock you into a single transcription vendor.
Self-host the daemon, point it at your own Supabase instance, and own your entire stack. No phone-home, no telemetry, no analytics. Your data, your infrastructure.
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Features Supported
<20MB
Binary Size
$0
To Get Started
100%
Data Ownership
Start with the free tier. No credit card, no meeting bots, no compromises.