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. SoniClear Court Recorder: Windows-based digital court reporting software that captures multichannel audio for depositions, court sessions, and hearings, with timestamped note-taking and AI-assisted transcription. Here's where each one pulls ahead on pricing, features, and the meetings it suits best.
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Shortlist Daisy when recording and transcribing meetings privately on a mac without cloud upload matters most, and SoniClear Court Recorder when capturing in-person and remote depositions for court reporters matters most. Run both through a week of actual calls to see which suits your workflow.
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.
Windows-based digital court reporting software that captures multichannel audio for depositions, court sessions, and hearings, with timestamped note-taking and AI-assisted transcription.
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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SoniClear Court Recorder (Court Recorder 10) is Windows-based digital court reporting software from SoniClear, used to create an accurate audio record of depositions, court sessions, and administrative hearings. It replaces traditional handheld recorders with computer-based recording, capturing multichannel audio through up to 12 independent microphone channels for clear sound and speaker identification; an optional video recording kit is also available. The software includes built-in note-taking tools such as timestamped notes, docket templates for case and exhibit information, macro expansion codes, and function keys for common phrases. Recordings can be converted to draft verbatim transcripts using SoniClear Cloud transcription powered by ASR (automatic speech recognition), and manual transcription is supported through the included Transcriber 10 with foot-pedal control and audio enhancement. It runs on any Windows 10 or 11 laptop, tablet, or desktop, with optional pre-installed complete systems and custom microphone kits. It is built for court reporters, court clerks, and judges working in courts, depositions, and hearings.
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Daisy is a free tier with paid upgrades (freemium); SoniClear Court Recorder is custom pricing (contact sales). Always confirm current pricing on each vendor's site before buying.
| Feature | Daisy | SoniClear Court Recorder |
|---|---|---|
| Core capability | Local recording of mic and system audio from any source via ScreenCaptureKit | Multichannel audio capture with up to 12 independent microphone channels |
| Standout feature | On-device transcription with WhisperKit and speaker diarization via Pyannote | Optional video recording kit add-on |
| Team usage | Structured AI notes with action items and follow-ups | Timestamped note-taking with docket templates and macro expansion codes |
| Integrations | Multiple summarization backends: Apple Intelligence, Anthropic, OpenAI, and MCP | AI/ASR draft verbatim transcription via SoniClear Cloud |
| Languages & capture | Local MCP server so Claude Desktop, Cursor, and similar tools can read meetings | Manual transcription support with foot-pedal control (Transcriber 10) |
| Best-fit workflow | Exports to Notion, Linear, Attio, Slack, or custom webhooks | Runs on standard Windows 10/11 laptops, tablets, and desktops |
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.
SoniClear Court Recorder
Choose SoniClear Court Recorder if you need recording and transcribing court hearings and administrative proceedings — strengths include purpose-built for legal/court recording with multichannel audio and speaker identification.
Daisy
SoniClear Court Recorder
It depends on your workflow. Daisy is strong for recording and transcribing meetings privately on a mac without cloud upload, while SoniClear Court Recorder is strong for recording and transcribing court hearings and administrative proceedings. Both transcribe and summarize meetings.
Daisy is a free tier with paid upgrades and SoniClear Court Recorder is custom pricing. 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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