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. WAVV: CRM-embedded multi-line dialer with call recording and live listen-in coaching, focused on real estate and insurance sales. Below, they line up on price, capture method, and how each fits a real meeting stack.
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Shortlist Daisy when recording and transcribing meetings privately on a mac without cloud upload matters most, and WAVV when sales managers coaching reps by listening in on live calls 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.
CRM-embedded multi-line dialer with call recording and live listen-in coaching, focused on real estate and insurance sales.
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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WAVV is a CRM-embedded multi-line dialer designed to help sales teams reach more prospects and connect more often without leaving their existing workflow. The dialer places multiple calls at once and connects a rep only when a person answers, reducing time wasted on rings and voicemails. WAVV is built to embed directly inside CRM platforms such as HighLevel, with additional integrations referenced for tools like REDX, MoxiWorks, and LionDesk, positioning itself as a single embedded solution that removes the need for separate third-party dialing tools. The platform includes call recording for training and quality assurance, and supports live call monitoring so supervisors can listen in, provide feedback, and guide reps during conversations. Other features include voicemail drop to leave pre-recorded messages, local-presence dialing to display region-appropriate caller IDs, spam protection through carrier registration and monitoring, and analytics and reporting on call outcomes, response rates, and agent performance. WAVV is primarily aimed at high-volume prospecting verticals such as real estate, insurance, lead generation, and recruiting, and is a live, operating product. Pricing varies by plan. Check the official website for current pricing.
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Daisy is a free tier with paid upgrades (freemium); WAVV is a free tier with paid upgrades (freemium). Always confirm current pricing on each vendor's site before buying.
| Feature | Daisy | WAVV |
|---|---|---|
| Core capability | Local recording of mic and system audio from any source via ScreenCaptureKit | Multi-line dialer that connects reps to live answers |
| Standout feature | On-device transcription with WhisperKit and speaker diarization via Pyannote | CRM-embedded operation (HighLevel and other CRMs) |
| Team usage | Structured AI notes with action items and follow-ups | Call recording for training and quality assurance |
| Integrations | Multiple summarization backends: Apple Intelligence, Anthropic, OpenAI, and MCP | Live call monitoring and supervisor listen-in coaching |
| Languages & capture | Local MCP server so Claude Desktop, Cursor, and similar tools can read meetings | Voicemail drop for pre-recorded messages |
| Best-fit workflow | Exports to Notion, Linear, Attio, Slack, or custom webhooks | Local-presence dialing |
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.
WAVV
Choose WAVV if you need real estate and insurance agents prospecting at high call volume — strengths include embeds directly into crms so reps work without switching tools.
Daisy
WAVV
It depends on your workflow. Daisy is strong for recording and transcribing meetings privately on a mac without cloud upload, while WAVV is strong for real estate and insurance agents prospecting at high call volume. Both transcribe and summarize meetings.
Daisy is a free tier with paid upgrades and WAVV is a free tier with paid upgrades. Check each vendor's pricing page for the latest plans and free-tier limits.
You can — some teams pair them when each covers a different part of the meeting workflow.
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