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Clean, timestamped transcripts with real speaker names. Works in the background. One-time purchase.

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Q3 Security Review

March 2, 2026 · 10:00 AM · 47 minutes · Microsoft Teams
[10:04:12] Sarah Jenkins
Since we enforce strict data residency policies, relying on cloud transcription services isn't viable for our compliance team.
[10:05:30] Michael Chen
Agreed. Having local transcripts as plain files means we can run them through our own review pipeline without any third-party data exposure.
[10:06:45] Sarah Jenkins
And the fact that it never touches audio at all removes the entire class of recording consent concerns.
Works with
Microsoft Teams Teams
Zoom Zoom
Google Meet Google Meet
Desktop and Chromium browsers

Three steps. Zero setup.

CaptionSnap runs silently in your menu bar. Start a meeting, get a transcript.

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Join your meeting

Open Teams, Zoom, or Meet with captions enabled. CaptionSnap detects the session automatically.

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It captures in the background

CaptionSnap reads captions as they appear. Under 1% CPU. No bot joins. No audio is touched.

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Your transcript is ready

When the meeting ends, a clean markdown file with speaker names and timestamps is saved to your Mac.

Built for professionals who care about privacy.

No audio recording. No cloud processing. No bots in your meetings.

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No audio. Ever.

CaptionSnap reads the captions your meeting app displays. It cannot hear your meeting because it never touches audio.

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Real speaker names

Speaker names come directly from the meeting platform's captions. Accurate by design, not guesswork from audio diarization.

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Works across apps

Teams, Zoom, and Google Meet. Desktop apps and Chromium browsers. One tool for every meeting.

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Under 1% CPU

No neural networks, no audio processing, no GPU. CaptionSnap reads text, so your machine stays cool and your battery lasts.

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Files you own

Transcripts are saved as simple markdown files on your Mac. No lock-in, no vendor ecosystem. Feed them into your own tools.

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On-device AI summaries

Generate meeting summaries using Apple Intelligence, entirely on-device. No cloud API, no tokens, no data leaves your Mac.

How CaptionSnap compares.

Most meeting tools require audio capture, cloud processing, or bot participants.

CaptionSnap Otter.ai / Fireflies Jamie / Granola Tactiq
Captures audio No Yes Yes No
Bot joins meeting No Yes No No
Sends data to cloud No Yes Yes Yes
Works in background Yes N/A Yes Tab must be active
Real speaker names Yes Yes Varies Yes
CPU usage < 1% Minimal (cloud) High (local AI) Minimal
Pricing $29 once $8–20/mo $14–47/mo $8–12/mo

One price. No subscriptions.

Pay once, own it forever. No recurring charges, no usage limits.

Launch price
$29
One-time purchase
  • All caption sources (Teams, Zoom, Meet)
  • Desktop and Chromium browser support
  • Unlimited transcripts with speaker names
  • On-device AI summaries
  • PDF and DOCX export
  • Meeting notes workspace
Purchase CaptionSnap

14-day free trial with all features. No credit card required.

Questions.

Does CaptionSnap record audio?
No. CaptionSnap reads the caption text your meeting app displays. It never captures, processes, or stores audio. There is no microphone access involved.
Does it work if the meeting window is behind other apps?
Yes. CaptionSnap captures captions regardless of window position. You can work in other apps while your meeting runs in the background.
Do I need to enable captions in my meeting app?
Yes. CaptionSnap reads existing captions, so you need to have live captions turned on in Teams, Zoom, or Meet. Most platforms let you enable them with a single click.
How does it work?
CaptionSnap reads the captions your meeting app already shows and saves them as structured, timestamped text files on your Mac. No audio processing is involved.
What about macOS Live Captions?
macOS Live Captions show you text in the moment, but they disappear when dismissed and don't include speaker names or timestamps. CaptionSnap saves, organizes, and timestamps those captions into readable transcripts. Live Captions is subtitles. CaptionSnap is the script.
What permissions does it need?
CaptionSnap requires macOS Accessibility permission, which you grant once during setup. No Screen Recording permission, no microphone access, no camera access.
Can I get a refund?
Yes. 30-day no-questions-asked refund policy. Contact support and you'll receive a full refund.