FuseBase (PRO extension): A bot-free Chrome extension that silently records Google Meet, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams calls and generates searchable AI transcripts, summaries, and action items. MacParakeet: Free, open-source local voice app for Apple Silicon Macs offering on-device meeting recording, live transcripts, dictation, and file transcription powered by NVIDIA Parakeet. We compare them on cost, capture approach, and day-to-day fit so you can choose faster.
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Shortlist FuseBase (PRO extension) when capturing client and discovery calls into shareable transcripts and action items matters most, and MacParakeet when system-wide dictation across applications for privacy-conscious users matters most. Run both through a week of actual calls to see which suits your workflow.
A bot-free Chrome extension that silently records Google Meet, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams calls and generates searchable AI transcripts, summaries, and action items.
Free, open-source local voice app for Apple Silicon Macs offering on-device meeting recording, live transcripts, dictation, and file transcription powered by NVIDIA Parakeet.
FuseBase PRO is a Chrome extension that records online meetings silently, without adding a bot or extra participant to the call. It captures Google Meet, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams sessions, then uses AI to produce searchable transcripts, meeting summaries, key points, decisions, and action items. Recordings and notes are stored in organized workspaces and can be shared via instant links, making it useful for distributing meeting outcomes to teammates or clients. Beyond meetings, the extension also handles screen recording, quick audio notes, full-page or selected-area screenshots, and file uploads, which it can analyze with its AI agents. It is part of the broader FuseBase client-collaboration and portal platform, so captured content can flow into that wider ecosystem. The vendor states the product maintains SOC 2 and HIPAA compliance through its Trust Center. It is aimed at client-facing teams, consultants, and service businesses that want clean, shareable meeting documentation without the friction of a visible recording bot joining each call.
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MacParakeet is a free, open-source voice application for Apple Silicon Macs that runs speech recognition entirely on-device using NVIDIA's Parakeet TDT model via FluidAudio CoreML. Beyond system-wide dictation and file or URL transcription, it includes a meeting recording mode with live transcript preview, in-app note-taking, and export, plus meeting calendar integration through macOS EventKit that can show reminders and optionally auto-start recording. Because all speech recognition runs locally, the project states that audio remains on the device, with no cloud speech-to-text, no required accounts, and opt-out telemetry. It supports around 25 European languages with automatic detection and includes a text cleanup pipeline for filler removal, custom word replacements, and snippet expansion. Optional AI features such as summaries, chat, and text formatting can be enabled through cloud or local providers when the user chooses. Built with Swift and SwiftUI and distributed under the GPL-3.0 license, MacParakeet is actively maintained on GitHub and can be installed via a notarized DMG, a Homebrew cask, or built from source. It is positioned as a privacy-respecting, bot-free option for capturing meetings directly from the Mac. Pricing varies by plan. Check the official website for current pricing.
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FuseBase (PRO extension) is a free tier with paid upgrades (freemium); MacParakeet is a free tier with paid upgrades (freemium). Always confirm current pricing on each vendor's site before buying.
| Feature | FuseBase (PRO extension) | MacParakeet |
|---|---|---|
| Core capability | Bot-free silent recording with no extra participant added to the meeting | On-device meeting recording with live transcript preview and note-taking |
| Standout feature | Supports Google Meet, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams calls | Meeting calendar integration via macOS EventKit with optional auto-start |
| Team usage | AI-generated searchable transcripts from recordings | System-wide dictation with hotkey and push-to-talk modes |
| Integrations | Automatic summaries with key points, decisions, and action items | File and URL transcription on the device |
| Languages & capture | Screen recording, audio notes, and full-page or area screenshots | Local NVIDIA Parakeet TDT speech recognition with no cloud STT |
| Best-fit workflow | Instant shareable links and organized workspace storage | Text cleanup pipeline including filler removal and custom replacements |
FuseBase (PRO extension)
Choose FuseBase (PRO extension) if you need capturing client and discovery calls into shareable transcripts and action items — strengths include bot-free recording avoids the awkward 'ai has joined' participant on calls.
MacParakeet
Choose MacParakeet if you need capturing and transcribing meetings locally on a mac without a bot — strengths include free and open source with on-device speech recognition.
FuseBase (PRO extension)
MacParakeet
It depends on your workflow. FuseBase (PRO extension) is strong for capturing client and discovery calls into shareable transcripts and action items, while MacParakeet is strong for capturing and transcribing meetings locally on a mac without a bot. Both transcribe and summarize meetings.
FuseBase (PRO extension) is a free tier with paid upgrades and MacParakeet 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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