Brain Dump: Voice to Markdown: An iOS/iPadOS/Mac app that records voice and transcribes it on-device into editable Markdown notes saved as plain-text files in iCloud or an Obsidian vault. Screenpipe: Screenpipe is an open, local-first desktop app that records your screen and audio, transcribes calls on-device with Whisper, and auto-generates meeting summaries with action items. We compare them on cost, capture approach, and day-to-day fit so you can choose faster.
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Shortlist Brain Dump: Voice to Markdown when capturing and transcribing meeting notes hands-free into a markdown file matters most, and Screenpipe when building a searchable, private record of meetings and screen activity to recall past discussions and decisions matters most. Run both through a week of actual calls to see which suits your workflow.
An iOS/iPadOS/Mac app that records voice and transcribes it on-device into editable Markdown notes saved as plain-text files in iCloud or an Obsidian vault.
Screenpipe is an open, local-first desktop app that records your screen and audio, transcribes calls on-device with Whisper, and auto-generates meeting summaries with action items.
Brain Dump: Voice to Markdown is a voice-first note-taking app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that captures spoken thoughts and transcribes them into editable text. Transcription runs on-device using Apple's speech engine, so it works offline and audio never leaves the device. Each note is stored as a standard plain-text or Markdown (.md) file synced through iCloud, which lets it work with Obsidian, iA Writer, and other text editors rather than locking notes inside a proprietary cloud. The app supports background recording, silence detection, and Siri shortcuts for hands-free capture, and it can transcribe Apple Voice Memos or other local audio and video files. An optional paid AI tier adds cleanup, summaries, and action-item extraction, plus template-based rewriting. Core recording, transcription, editing, iCloud sync, Siri, and offline mode are free. It is aimed at journalers, Obsidian users, and people capturing meeting notes, ideas, or quick thoughts when speaking is faster than typing. Developed by Saravanan Pitchaimani; listed in the App Store Productivity category.
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Screenpipe is a local-first, source-available desktop application that continuously captures your screen and audio to build a private, searchable AI memory of your computer activity. For meetings, it records microphone and system audio in the background and transcribes in real time using OpenAI's Whisper model running locally, so calls from any app that plays through your speakers, including Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Slack huddles, are captured without a bot joining the call. It supports speaker diarization and many languages. When a meeting ends, a meeting-summary pipe can generate structured notes, including a short bullet summary, action items per person, and decisions plus next steps, and write them to destinations such as Obsidian, Notion, or Apple Notes. Because capture, text extraction, transcription, and search can run entirely offline, data stays in a local database on your device, with options to redact PII and exclude specific apps or windows. Screenpipe also runs as an MCP server, letting AI assistants query your history. It is aimed at engineers, researchers, and privacy-conscious professionals. It runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux.
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Brain Dump: Voice to Markdown is a free tier with paid upgrades (freemium); Screenpipe is a free tier with paid upgrades (freemium). Always confirm current pricing on each vendor's site before buying.
| Feature | Brain Dump: Voice to Markdown | Screenpipe |
|---|---|---|
| Core capability | On-device voice transcription that works offline (audio stays on the device) | On-device screen and audio recording that captures system audio from any app, including Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, and Slack huddles |
| Standout feature | Notes saved as plain-text/Markdown files synced via iCloud | Local real-time transcription using OpenAI's Whisper model, with speaker diarization and multi-language support |
| Team usage | Works with Obsidian, iA Writer, and other text editors | Automatic meeting summaries with bullet recap, action items per person, and decisions plus next steps |
| Integrations | Background recording, silence detection, and Siri shortcuts | Writes structured notes to destinations like Obsidian, Notion, and Apple Notes via configurable pipes |
| Languages & capture | Can transcribe Apple Voice Memos and other local audio/video files | Fully offline operation with local storage, on-device PII redaction, and app/window/URL exclusions |
| Best-fit workflow | Optional AI cleanup, summaries, and action-item extraction | Runs as an MCP server so AI assistants and clients can query your screen and audio history |
Brain Dump: Voice to Markdown
Choose Brain Dump: Voice to Markdown if you need capturing and transcribing meeting notes hands-free into a markdown file — strengths include privacy-focused: transcription happens on-device and notes are stored as files you own.
Screenpipe
Choose Screenpipe if you need automatically capturing and summarizing video calls across zoom, meet, and teams without a meeting bot — strengths include privacy-first: capture, transcription, and search can run entirely on-device with no cloud dependency.
Brain Dump: Voice to Markdown
Screenpipe
It depends on your workflow. Brain Dump: Voice to Markdown is strong for capturing and transcribing meeting notes hands-free into a markdown file, while Screenpipe is strong for automatically capturing and summarizing video calls across zoom, meet, and teams without a meeting bot. Both transcribe and summarize meetings.
Brain Dump: Voice to Markdown is a free tier with paid upgrades and Screenpipe is a free tier with paid upgrades. Check each vendor's pricing page for the latest plans and free-tier limits.
Often yes: teams combine tools when one handles capture and another handles analysis.
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