Meetily runs meeting AI locally for free—so why does OpenAI charge $20?
meetily launched a free, open-source desktop app that runs transcription and summarization locally using open-source models, offering a private alternative to paid subscription services like otter.ai or fireflies.
meetily released a free, open-source meeting assistant for windows and macos that performs real-time transcription and summarization entirely on the device, bypassing the need for cloud subscriptions. by leveraging local open-source models for audio processing, the application captures system audio and microphone input to generate transcripts and summaries without data leaving the user's machine, contrasting sharply with services like otter.ai or fireflies that typically cost $10–$20 per month and raise privacy concerns. the tool is compatible with any video conferencing platform, including zoom, google meet, and teams, though the free version lacks speaker diarization. this development signals a shift toward edge-based ai deployment, allowing general users to utilize advanced text generation capabilities on standard hardware without recurring costs or data exposure.