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. Zeck: Modern board meeting platform that replaces static decks with interactive updates, AI-generated minutes, smart agendas, pre-voting, and digital voting. 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 Zeck when generating board minutes and capturing votes during governance meetings 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.
Modern board meeting platform that replaces static decks with interactive updates, AI-generated minutes, smart agendas, pre-voting, and digital voting.
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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Zeck is a board management platform built to modernize how companies prepare for and run board meetings. Instead of distributing static slide decks, board leaders create mobile-first interactive updates that directors can read, comment on, and engage with before the meeting. Its pre-vote feature lets boards move routine discussion and approvals ahead of time so live meetings focus on strategy rather than procedure. Zeck's AI capabilities are aimed at the board workflow: it can generate board updates from reports and quick notes, summarize key takeaways from data and charts into concise points for directors, and automatically produce board minutes from agenda blocks, vote records, and discussions. Smart agendas help teams structure the meeting, while digital voting and an automated minutes book keep governance records, approvals, and historical documentation centralized without manual note-taking. The platform also includes real-time commenting throughout materials and engagement analytics, plus passwordless sign-in for security. Zeck positions itself as a consumer-style, visually modern alternative to traditional board portals and is geared toward startups and growth-stage companies, with thousands of CEOs and board members using it. Pricing varies by plan. Check the official website for current pricing.
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Daisy is a free tier with paid upgrades (freemium); Zeck is a free tier with paid upgrades (freemium). Always confirm current pricing on each vendor's site before buying.
| Feature | Daisy | Zeck |
|---|---|---|
| Core capability | Local recording of mic and system audio from any source via ScreenCaptureKit | AI-generated board minutes from agenda blocks, votes, and discussions |
| Standout feature | On-device transcription with WhisperKit and speaker diarization via Pyannote | AI-assisted board update creation from reports and notes |
| Team usage | Structured AI notes with action items and follow-ups | AI summaries of key takeaways from data and charts |
| Integrations | Multiple summarization backends: Apple Intelligence, Anthropic, OpenAI, and MCP | Smart agendas and interactive, mobile-first board updates |
| Languages & capture | Local MCP server so Claude Desktop, Cursor, and similar tools can read meetings | Pre-vote and digital voting with a centralized automated minutes book |
| Best-fit workflow | Exports to Notion, Linear, Attio, Slack, or custom webhooks | Real-time commenting across board materials |
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.
Zeck
Choose Zeck if you need preparing and distributing interactive board updates before a meeting — strengths include purpose-built to streamline board meeting prep, execution, and minutes.
Daisy
Zeck
It depends on your workflow. Daisy is strong for recording and transcribing meetings privately on a mac without cloud upload, while Zeck is strong for preparing and distributing interactive board updates before a meeting. Both transcribe and summarize meetings.
Daisy is a free tier with paid upgrades and Zeck 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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