Compare MeetKeep with popular AI notetakers
MeetKeep is the only tool that combines all four: no bot in your calls, fully on-device transcription, a $39 one-time price, and voiceprint speaker recognition. Cloud tools (Otter, Fireflies, Granola) charge monthly and upload audio; MacWhisper is also one-time but not an automatic meeting notetaker. The table compares each, with sources and verification dates.
Facts verified on 2026-08-26
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| Feature | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Privacy & data | |||||||||
| No bot joins the call | YesCaptures system audio, never joins | YesUses computer audio, no bot | NoOtterPilot bot joins calls | PartialBot by default; desktop app available | PartialBot, plus new bot-free desktop mode | YesDesktop app records system audio | PartialBot or desktop app | YesRecords system audio directly | YesAudio-driver capture, no bot |
| Where audio is transcribed | On-device (never uploaded) | Cloud (AWS; no local mode) | Cloud | Cloud | Cloud | Cloud (offline explicitly unsupported) | Cloud | On-device | Cloud |
| Works offline | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Audio/transcripts used for training? | NoData never leaves your Mac | PartialTrains on de-identified data by default; opt-out | YesPolicy states training use; no dedicated opt-out | No | PartialDe-identified training; opt-out | NoUnless you opt in | No | NoData never leaves the Mac | Not verified |
| Pricing | |||||||||
| Pricing model | $39 one-time | Subscription: Business $14/user/mo | Subscription: Pro $8.33/mo billed annually | Subscription: Pro $10/mo billed annually | Free tier + Premium $16/mo annual | Subscription: Business $20/member/mo annual | Subscription: Individual $20.83/mo annual | €64 one-time (Pro) | Subscription: Core $8/mo billed annually |
| First-year cost (individual paid tier) | $39 | $168 | ≈$100 | $120 | $0, or $192 for Premium | $240 | $250 | €64 | $96 |
| Every year after | $0 — free updates forever | $168 again, every year | ≈$100 again, every year | $120 again, every year | $0, or $192 again | $240 again, every year | $250 again, every year | €0 — lifetime updates | $96 again, every year |
| Free tier | 14-day full trial | Yes; history limited to 30 days | 300 min/mo, ≤30 min per meeting | Unlimited transcription; 400 min storage | Unlimited recording & transcription | Limited AI trial only | Free trial (length unstated) | Free forever tier (no speaker separation) | 7-day trial only |
| Transcription & notes | |||||||||
| Speaker separation | Yes | Not verified | YesPaid tiers | Yes | Not verified | PartialDesktop 1:1 only, English only | YesAuto-identified by name | YesPro tier | Not verified |
| Voiceprint recognition across meetings | Yes | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
| Notes traceable back to the audio | Yes | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
| Transcription languages | Chinese, English + 25 European languages | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
| Platform | |||||||||
| Native Mac app | YesApple Silicon, macOS 15+ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | YesmacOS 13+ | Yes | YesmacOS only | Yes |
| Mobile app | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not verified | PartialPhone mic only | Yes | No | Not verified |
| Bring your own AI key (BYOK) | YesAny provider; only text is sent | No | No | No | No | No | No | PartialAI features can use your own services | No |
| Individuals can buy directly | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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