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Open Source AI Meeting Assistant

100% local processing. No cloud. No subscriptions. Your meeting data never leaves your device.

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Why Choose Open Source?

The benefits of Meetily's open source approach compared to proprietary cloud services

Full Source Code Access

View, audit, and modify the complete source code. No hidden functionality, no black boxes.

Complete Privacy

All processing happens locally. Your meeting data never leaves your control. GDPR/HIPAA compliant by design.

Self-Hosted & Offline

Run on your own infrastructure with zero external dependencies. Works completely offline.

Free Forever

Community edition is free with no subscription fees, no usage limits, no trial periods.

No Vendor Lock-In

MIT license means you own your data. No proprietary formats, complete freedom to fork.

Community Driven

Active community contributions, transparent roadmap, and responsive maintainers.

Open Source Alternative to Cloud Services

Meetily provides a privacy-first alternative to these cloud-based meeting assistants

vs Otter.ai
Open Source

Their limitation: Cloud-based, $8-30/month

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vs Fireflies
Open Source

Their limitation: Requires meeting bot

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vs Granola
Open Source

Their limitation: Closed source, no Linux

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vs Zoom AI
Open Source

Their limitation: Zoom-only, cloud processing

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vs Microsoft Copilot
Open Source

Their limitation: Teams-only, M365 required

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Built for Privacy-Conscious Users

Features that matter to open source and privacy-focused users

Local AI Processing

  • Whisper-based transcription runs on your CPU/GPU
  • No audio data sent to external servers
  • Works offline without internet connection
  • Optional local LLM support for summaries

Complete Data Sovereignty

  • All data stored locally on your device
  • GDPR compliant by design - no consent needed
  • HIPAA ready for healthcare use
  • Export data anytime in standard formats

Developer Friendly

  • MIT licensed - use in any project
  • Well-documented codebase
  • Active GitHub community and support
  • Plugin architecture for extensions

Universal Compatibility

  • Windows and macOS support
  • Works with Zoom, Teams, Meet, Webex
  • System audio capture - no meeting bot
  • Linux support on roadmap

Get Started in Minutes

Download, install, and start transcribing - no account required

1

Download

Get the free installer for Windows or macOS

2

Install

Run installer - no account creation needed

3

Start Meeting

Join any meeting on Zoom, Teams, or Meet

4

Get Transcripts

Real-time transcription processed locally

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Help us grow the open source community. Star the repository, contribute code, report issues, or spread the word.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Meetily is fully open source under the MIT license. You can view, modify, and distribute the source code freely. Our GitHub repository is public and we welcome contributions from the community.
Local processing means all transcription, AI summarization, and data storage happens on your own device. Your meeting audio and transcripts never leave your computer or are sent to external cloud servers.
Yes, the Community edition is free forever for personal use. No subscription fees, usage limits, or hidden costs. Pro edition with premium features is available for those who want enhanced capabilities.
Meetily runs locally on your desktop by default. For organizations wanting centralized deployment, you can self-host on your own infrastructure with complete control over data and configuration.
Unlike cloud services that send your audio to external servers, Meetily processes everything locally. This means complete privacy, works offline, no subscription fees, and GDPR/HIPAA compliant by design.
Meetily currently supports Windows and macOS. It works with any meeting platform including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Webex, and more. Linux support is on our roadmap.

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