Daisy: Local-first, open-source macOS meeting recorder and AI notes app that transcribes on-device and exposes meetings to AI tools through a local MCP server. ProspectBoss: Cloud power dialer for outbound sales with AI that scores, summarizes, and suggests next steps on every conversation. We compare them on cost, capture approach, and day-to-day fit so you can choose faster.
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Shortlist Daisy when recording and transcribing meetings privately on a mac without cloud upload matters most, and ProspectBoss when using ai call scores and summaries to coach reps and plan next steps matters most. Try them side by side on real calls before deciding — needs vary by team.
Local-first, open-source macOS meeting recorder and AI notes app that transcribes on-device and exposes meetings to AI tools through a local MCP server.
Cloud power dialer for outbound sales with AI that scores, summarizes, and suggests next steps on every conversation.
Daisy, from Addicted Studio, is a local-first meeting recorder and AI notes application for macOS that records meetings on the Mac, transcribes them on the device, and then exposes the captured conversations as a local MCP server for AI tools. It captures both microphone and system audio from any source, including Zoom, Google Meet, Telegram, and other apps, using ScreenCaptureKit, and performs on-device transcription with WhisperKit plus speaker identification via Pyannote diarization, so audio never leaves the Mac unless the user explicitly enables a cloud LLM provider. Beyond raw transcription, Daisy generates structured notes with action items and follow-ups and supports multiple summarization backends including Apple Intelligence, Anthropic, and OpenAI, as well as MCP. Because it runs a local MCP server, tools such as Claude Desktop and Cursor can read recorded meetings directly, and Daisy can export results to Notion, Linear, Attio, Slack, or arbitrary webhooks. It offers several capture modes covering meeting recording, voice dictation, and quick voice notes. Daisy is a native Mac application (not Electron) for Apple Silicon, is fully open source on GitHub under the Apache 2.0 license, and emphasizes privacy with no telemetry, tracking, or required account. The project maintains a product site at mydaisy.io with installation, FAQ, and support documentation. Pricing varies by plan. Check the official website for current pricing.
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ProspectBoss is a cloud-based outbound power dialer built to help sales teams call faster, protect their phone numbers, automate follow-up, and convert more conversations into appointments. Its power dialer, marketed as "Call Hammer" technology, automates rapid sequential dialing to maximize the number of prospects a rep reaches per hour, and includes automated voicemail dropping so reps can leave pre-recorded messages without waiting. The platform layers AI on top of calling, describing an assistant that listens to conversations and then scores, summarizes, and suggests next steps for each call, while automating SMS and email follow-up and tracking outcomes. ProspectBoss emphasizes deliverability and compliance with STIR/SHAKEN support, spam-likely prevention, and phone-number registration with major carriers to keep outbound numbers in good standing. It integrates with CRMs including Salesforce, HubSpot, and Zoho, and offers real-time conversation data and analytics. The product is primarily targeted at real estate agents, insurance producers, and home-services companies, and is a live, actively offered product with current pricing and trial options. Pricing varies by plan. Check the official website for current pricing.
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Daisy is a free tier with paid upgrades (freemium); ProspectBoss is a free tier with paid upgrades (freemium). Always confirm current pricing on each vendor's site before buying.
| Feature | Daisy | ProspectBoss |
|---|---|---|
| Core capability | Local recording of mic and system audio from any source via ScreenCaptureKit | Power dialer with rapid sequential dialing ("Call Hammer") |
| Standout feature | On-device transcription with WhisperKit and speaker diarization via Pyannote | AI that scores, summarizes, and suggests next steps per call |
| Team usage | Structured AI notes with action items and follow-ups | Automated voicemail drop |
| Integrations | Multiple summarization backends: Apple Intelligence, Anthropic, OpenAI, and MCP | Automated SMS and email follow-up with outcome tracking |
| Languages & capture | Local MCP server so Claude Desktop, Cursor, and similar tools can read meetings | STIR/SHAKEN support and spam-likely prevention |
| Best-fit workflow | Exports to Notion, Linear, Attio, Slack, or custom webhooks | Carrier number registration for deliverability |
Daisy
Choose Daisy if you need recording and transcribing meetings privately on a mac without cloud upload — strengths include fully local-first with audio kept on-device unless a cloud llm is explicitly enabled.
ProspectBoss
Choose ProspectBoss if you need real estate and insurance reps running high-volume outbound calls — strengths include high-throughput power dialing for outbound prospecting.
Daisy
ProspectBoss
It depends on your workflow. Daisy is strong for recording and transcribing meetings privately on a mac without cloud upload, while ProspectBoss is strong for real estate and insurance reps running high-volume outbound calls. Both transcribe and summarize meetings.
Daisy is a free tier with paid upgrades and ProspectBoss is a free tier with paid upgrades. Check each vendor's pricing page for the latest plans and free-tier limits.
Yes. Many teams run more than one meeting assistant when the workflows are complementary.
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