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Spokenly vs Hyprnote

Both support local meeting transcription on Mac. Spokenly adds system-wide dictation; Hyprnote focuses on open-source meeting notes and summaries.

Updated September 2026

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Quick Answer

Spokenly is completely free with local models and BYOK, with provider usage billed separately. It records meetings on Mac without a bot and transcribes the saved audio locally or in the cloud. It also dictates into apps on macOS, iOS, Windows, and Linux. Hyprnote is an open-source Mac meeting notetaker focused on summaries, timestamped notes, and chat. The open-source Hyprnote app continues as anarlog.

Spokenly

Spokenly

  • Free with local Parakeet and Whisper, BYOK cloud at no cost
  • System-wide dictation in any macOS, iOS, Windows, or Linux app
  • iOS app with a custom keyboard for system-wide voice typing
  • Modes with AI Instructions using GPT-4, Claude, and other providers
  • Agent mode and MCP server for AI coding agents (macOS)
  • File transcription with subtitle export (SRT, VTT, more)
Hyprnote

Hyprnote

  • -Open-source notetaker (MIT), free local core, paid cloud tiers
  • -Runs locally on a Mac, no meeting bot joins the call
  • -Local on-device transcription, bring your own LLM
  • -Summaries linked to transcript timestamps, AI chat over notes
  • -macOS only, no iOS, Windows, or system-wide dictation
  • -Now continued as the open-source project anarlog

Feature Comparison

Side-by-side breakdown of key features and capabilities.

FeatureSpokenlyHyprnote
Meeting recordingSystem audio + microphone, MacSystem audio + microphone
PricingFree with BYOK, Pro $9.99 per monthFree local core, paid cloud tiers (open source, MIT)
Primary useDictation + Mac meeting recording and transcriptionMeeting notes and summaries
System-wide dictationYes, any appNo, meeting notes only
PlatformsmacOS, iOS, Windows, LinuxmacOS only
iOS app and keyboardYesNo
Offline modeYes, Parakeet and WhisperYes, on-device
Free local modelsYes, unlimitedYes, unlimited
BYOK cloud transcriptionYes, free (OpenAI, Deepgram, Groq)Yes, bring your own STT and LLM
Meeting summariesVia modes with AI InstructionsYes, core feature
Open sourceNoYes (MIT)
AI coding agent integration (MCP)Yes (macOS)No
File and batch transcriptionYes, subtitle exportNo, meeting focused
TelemetryLocal Only Mode blocks outbound networkUsage telemetry on by default (opt-out)

Pricing

Spokenly is completely free with local models and BYOK cloud transcription. Pro at $9.99 per month adds premium managed cloud providers and the iOS app with a custom keyboard.

Hyprnote is open source under the MIT license and free to run with local models. Managed cloud features are a paid add-on. The open-source app now continues as anarlog.

Both let you run local meeting transcription for free. Spokenly records meetings on Mac and also covers everyday dictation across four platforms. Hyprnote focuses on local meeting notes and summaries.

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Meeting Recording, Dictation, and Structured Notes

Hyprnote is built for one job: capturing a meeting on your Mac and turning it into a clean summary without a bot joining the call. It listens to system and microphone audio, transcribes locally on-device, and enhances your own notes. It is open source and local-first.

Spokenly is built for voice input across your whole day. You press a shortcut and dictate into email, chat, docs, code, or any field, on macOS, iOS, Windows, and Linux. You pick the model (Parakeet, Whisper, or BYOK cloud), and you can route text through modes with AI Instructions for cleanup or tone.

Spokenly records system audio and your microphone on Mac without a meeting bot. The recording is saved in History for transcription with local or cloud models. Hyprnote adds a dedicated summary and note-taking workflow.

Strengths and Weaknesses

Where each app is strong, and where it falls short.

Spokenly

Spokenly

  • +Free unlimited local transcription, free BYOK cloud
  • +System-wide dictation on macOS, iOS, Windows, and Linux
  • +iOS custom keyboard for voice typing in any app
  • +Modes with AI Instructions, custom dictionary, word replacements
  • +Agent mode and MCP server for AI coding agents
  • +File transcription with subtitle export
  • -Not open source
  • -No dedicated meeting-summary view like Hyprnote
  • -Meeting notes need AI Instructions rather than a built-in template
Hyprnote

Hyprnote

  • +Open source (MIT), fully auditable
  • +Local-first meeting notes with no bot in the call
  • +Bring your own LLM and STT, notes stored as files you own
  • +Free with no usage caps on local models
  • -macOS only, no iOS or Windows
  • -No system-wide dictation
  • -Usage telemetry is on by default (you can opt out)
  • -The product was renamed, hyprnote.com now points elsewhere

Which One Is Right for You?

Choose Spokenly if you...

  • You want voice typing in any app, not just meetings
  • You need dictation on iOS or Windows, not only Mac
  • You want free local models plus free BYOK cloud
  • You use Claude Code, Cursor, or other AI coding agents
  • You want file transcription with subtitle export

Choose Hyprnote if you...

  • -You mainly want local meeting summaries on a Mac
  • -You prefer an open-source, auditable app
  • -You want notes captured without a bot joining the call
  • -You are happy on macOS only

Switching from Hyprnote

Getting started takes a few minutes.

  1. 1Download Spokenly free from spokenly.app/download.
  2. 2Pick a model: Parakeet for speed, Whisper Large V3 Turbo for accuracy, or BYOK cloud.
  3. 3Set your dictation shortcut. Right Option works well for one-handed use.
  4. 4Add AI Instructions for meeting-style summaries if you want notes from recorded audio.
  5. 5Use Spokenly for meeting capture on Mac. Keep Hyprnote if you rely on its dedicated summaries and note workspace.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hyprnote still available?

The open-source Hyprnote app continues under the name anarlog (MIT licensed), and hyprnote.com now redirects to the team's newer product. People still search for Hyprnote, so this page compares Spokenly to the Hyprnote meeting notetaker as most users know it.

Does Spokenly do meeting notes like Hyprnote?

Spokenly records system audio and your microphone on Mac without a meeting bot. The recording is saved in History for transcription with local or cloud models. Hyprnote offers a dedicated meeting-summary workspace; Spokenly also has AI Instructions for processing text.

Can I use Spokenly offline?

Yes. Pick a local model (Parakeet for speed, Whisper Large V3 Turbo for accuracy) and Spokenly works fully offline. Local Only Mode can also block all outbound network traffic.

Is Hyprnote really private?

With local models, audio and notes stay on your Mac. Note that Hyprnote collects usage telemetry by default (you can opt out), and any cloud STT or LLM you connect will send data to that provider. Spokenly offers a Local Only Mode that blocks outbound network entirely.

Does Hyprnote work on Windows or iPhone?

No, Hyprnote is macOS only. Spokenly runs on macOS, iOS, Windows, and Linux, and the iOS app includes a custom keyboard for system-wide voice typing. See our Spokenly vs Granola comparison for another meeting-notes option.

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This comparison is published by Spokenly. We aim for accuracy and transparency and will update this page as both products evolve. Learn more about Hyprnote on their official website.