Record screen, system audio, and microphone on Mac. AI transcription runs locally. No bots, no cloud uploads, no subscriptions.
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No signup required. No bot joins your call. Just hit record.
Specifications.
60-minute recording / M1-M3 Macs
No subscriptions • No recurring fees
No accounts • No configuration
Records locally without joining meeting as participant. No visible bot in call.
All recording and transcription happens on Mac. No cloud uploads, no accounts, no data sharing.
$50 one-time purchase. No subscriptions, no monthly fees.
Select full screen or individual window. Choose audio sources: system audio, microphone, or both.
Captures screen, system audio, and microphone simultaneously. Audio meters show input levels.
AI transcription processes in real-time. Stop recording and save. View recording with synchronized transcript.
Capsulo One records locally without adding bots to calls. You must still comply with recording consent laws in your jurisdiction.
Best practice:
Inform participants when recording, even where not legally required. Capsulo One is designed for personal documentation with consent, not secret recording.
Speech-to-text runs on Mac. No internet, API keys, or usage limits.
Records desktop audio and microphone. No virtual cables or third-party drivers.
60-minute recording transcribes in 2-4 minutes on M1/M2/M3.
Watch recordings with synchronized transcript. Search, copy, export text.
No analytics, no cloud sync, no data collection. App cannot send data externally.
Built for Mac. Includes workarounds for macOS 15 Sequoia audio bugs.
Four visual themes inspired by recording hardware. Same functionality, different aesthetic.
Grayscale with orange and red accents
1980s home video • Amber LED
Sony portable • Metallic chrome
Command-line • Green phosphor
Same functionality • Different aesthetic
| Feature | Capsulo One | Loom | tl;dv | Fireflies | OBS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visible bot joins call | Never | N/A | Always | Always | N/A |
| Data stored locally | |||||
| AI transcription | ✓ (local) | ✓ (cloud) | ✓ (cloud) | ✓ (cloud) | |
| Pricing | $50 once | $12.50/mo | $18/mo | $10/mo | Free |
| System audio capture | N/A | N/A | Complex setup | ||
| Account required | |||||
| Internet required |
Record client meetings for personal notes. No visible bot in call. Recordings stay local.
Create screencasts with automatic transcripts. Export text for documentation.
Document stand-ups and async updates. Share recordings directly without cloud storage.
Recording laws vary by jurisdiction. In the US, 38 states allow one-party consent (you can record conversations you're part of), while 12 states require all parties to consent (CA, CT, FL, IL, MD, MA, MI, MT, NV, NH, PA, WA). Internationally, laws differ by country. Always inform participants when recording and check your local laws. Capsulo One is designed for legal, consensual recording—the absence of a visible bot does not remove your obligation to obtain consent where required.
Screen content, system audio, and microphone. Choose which sources to include before recording.
No bot joins the call. You must still disclose recording when legally required or ethically appropriate. The tool records locally; your disclosure is your responsibility.
Yes. Transcription runs locally on Mac. No internet required after initial download.
$50 USD one-time purchase. No subscriptions.
All apps. Records screen and system audio. Works with Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, any app.
Includes workarounds for macOS 15 audio bugs.
Locally on Mac. Choose save folder during setup. No cloud uploads.
$50 one-time purchase. Offline AI transcription. Local processing.
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