Blog | Meetily - AI Meeting Assistant Insights

N°01Apr 06, 2026

Meeting data privacy - local-first transcription keeps conversations on your device

Why Your Meeting Data Belongs on Your Device, Not Someone Else's Server

Your meetings contain strategy sessions, sales pipelines, and HR discussions. Cloud transcription tools process them on third-party servers. Local-first AI keeps everything on your machine. Here's why data sovereignty matters for meeting recordings.

N°02Mar 03, 2026

Meetily v0.3.0 release - import audio files and retranscribe with local AI

Product Update6 min read

Meetily v0.3.0: Import Audio Files, Retranscribe, and What's Coming Next

Meetily v0.3.0 introduces audio file import and retranscription for the open source meeting transcription app. Import recordings from any source, get local AI transcripts, and preview upcoming features like speaker diarization and dark mode.

N°03Feb 27, 2026

Meetily celebrates 10,000 GitHub stars - open source meeting transcription milestone

Build in Public5 min read

10,000 GitHub Stars: Thank You for Believing in Privacy-First AI

Meetily just crossed 10,000 GitHub stars. A heartfelt thank you to the community that made this possible, and a look at what we're building next.

N°04Feb 20, 2026

Meetily Hosted AI - AI meeting summaries without API keys or complex setup

Product Update8 min read

AI Meeting Summaries Without API Keys: Why We Built Hosted AI for Meetily

Meetily Pro now includes Hosted AI - get AI meeting summaries without configuring API keys or running local models. Privacy-first architecture with pluggable AI: local, BYOK, or zero-setup Hosted AI. Free credits included.

N°05Feb 08, 2026

Build in Public6 min read

The Story Behind Meetily

How a frustrating client call led us to build a privacy-first meeting assistant. The real story of why we needed local storage, pluggable AI, and complete data control.

N°06Feb 06, 2026

Meetily's journey to meeting summary accuracy - local AI vs cloud models comparison

Build in Public12 min read

Our Quest for Meeting Summary Accuracy: What We Learned Building Meetily

Local AI models for meeting summaries have real trade-offs. Here's what we learned about hallucinations, missing action items, and why Meetily's pluggable architecture lets you choose between local and cloud models.

N°07Jan 27, 2026

How to install Meetily on Windows and macOS - step by step setup guide

Getting Started8 min read

How to Install Meetily on Windows & macOS: Complete Setup Guide

Step-by-step guide to installing Meetily on Windows and macOS. Covers Community (free open source), Pro free trial, and Pro paid versions with screenshots and troubleshooting.

N°08Jan 22, 2026

AI meeting assistant privacy risks and security concerns illustration

Privacy & Security14 min read

Are AI Meeting Assistants Safe? 2026 Privacy Risks Exposed

Otter.ai class action, Fireflies biometric suit, Chapman bans Read AI - cloud meeting AI risks broken down with sources. Plus a privacy-first checklist and 3 safer local alternatives.

N°09Jan 20, 2026

Best meeting notes software and AI meeting assistant comparison 2026

Meeting Software16 min read

Best AI Meeting Notes 2026: Free, Open Source, Bot-Free

Compare 8 AI meeting notes tools for 2026: Meetily (free, open source, local), Fathom (free), Fireflies (CRM), Granola (Mac). Privacy + price ranked.

N°10Jan 09, 2026

Best self-hosted meeting transcription tools 2026 - privacy-first local processing

Self-Hosted15 min read

Self-Hosted Meeting Transcription: 10 Open Source Tools Compared (2026)

Compare 10 open source self-hosted meeting transcription tools (Whisper, Meetily, Vosk, Kaldi, more). MIT/Apache licensed, GDPR & HIPAA compliant by design, no cloud dependencies.

N°11Jan 09, 2026

Self-hosted meeting note taker setup guide - privacy-first AI notes

Self-Hosted14 min read

Self-Hosted Meeting Note Taker: Complete Privacy Guide 2026

Deploy a self-hosted meeting note taker for complete data privacy. Learn how to set up Meetily, Whisper, and other open source tools on your own infrastructure without cloud dependencies.

N°12Jan 08, 2026

Best free meeting recorder software comparison 2026 - 10 tools tested for privacy, offline use, and bot-free recording

Meeting Recording18 min read

10 Best Free Meeting Recorders 2026 (Tested, Bot-Free)

We tested 10 free meeting recorders for 2026: offline, bot-free, and open-source picks compared. Find the right tool in under 5 minutes.

N°13Nov 24, 2025

Meetily vs Fireflies comparison - bot-free meeting assistant alternative

Comparison14 min read

Meetily vs Fireflies.ai: The Bot-Free Meeting Assistant Alternative

Comprehensive comparison of Meetily and Fireflies.ai for meeting transcription. Learn why bot-free, privacy-first recording is becoming the preferred choice for enterprises in 2025.

N°14Nov 05, 2025

Meetily vs Otter.ai comparison - privacy-first alternative

Comparison12 min read

Meetily vs Otter.ai: Privacy-First Alternative for 2025

Compare Meetily's local-first approach vs Otter.ai's cloud platform. GDPR compliance, costs, enterprise features, and why 11,500+ developers choose open source.

N°15Nov 05, 2025

Meetily installation guide - Complete desktop setup for Windows and macOS

Tutorial15 min read

How to Install Meetily: Complete Desktop Setup Guide (Windows & macOS)

Step-by-step guide to installing Meetily on Windows and macOS. Choose between Whisper and Parakeet transcription engines, configure audio, and record your first meeting in under 15 minutes.

N°16Nov 01, 2025

Privacy-focused AI meeting transcription tools comparison

Comparison Guides18 min read

Best Privacy-Focused Meeting Transcription Tools 2026

Privacy-first meeting transcription compared: 7 tools for GDPR & HIPAA-conscious teams. Local processing, open-source picks, data residency options. Otter.ai & Fireflies alternatives.

N°17Oct 31, 2025

Bot-free meeting transcription - no visible bots in your meetings

Privacy & AI15 min read

Bot-Free Meeting Transcription 2026: No Bot Joins Calls

Bot-free meeting transcription that captures system audio - no Fireflies/Otter notetaker shows up in your call. Self-hosted, 100% local, GDPR & HIPAA compliant by design. Free to try.