Parrot Scribe
No Meeting Bots
Capture audio directly from your system. No uninvited guests, no 'bots' in your calls, and no cloud processing.
Parrot Scribe - Local Transcription & Privacy-First Audio Capture
Parrot Scribe is a privacy-first local transcription app for macOS. It captures microphone and system audio, transcribes on device, keeps transcript data on your Mac, and can optionally let MCP-compatible AI tools read live transcripts during recording and past transcripts later. It fits professionals who want private capture, searchable meeting memory, and no AI lock-in.
Every voice. Every word. Always private.
Private local transcription for macOS. Record directly on your Mac, skip meeting bots, and connect live transcripts to AI tools.
Powered by Apple Neural Engine. Your audio stays on your Mac.
No Meeting BotsSpeaker RecognitionEncrypted Storage
7-day free trial - no credit card required
What You Get
Professional transcription that respects your privacy.
Always Ready
Parrot Scribe lives in your menu bar, ready the instant you need it. One click or one keyboard shortcut.
MCP Integration
Connect your transcripts to AI tools through the built-in MCP server whenever you choose, including optional live transcripts during active sessions.
Speaker Recognition
Never wonder who said what. Parrot Scribe remembers voices across sessions and labels them automatically once named.
Encrypted Storage
Your transcripts and recordings are encrypted from the first byte. If you delete a session, the keys are destroyed - the data becomes unrecoverable.
Instant Recall
Find the exact decision, quote, or commitment from any meeting in seconds. Your full transcript history stays searchable on your Mac.
Product Tour
See Parrot Scribe in action across session review, speakers, and attribution.
Session Viewer
Review full sessions with synchronized transcript navigation, timeline context, and audio replay. Jump to exact moments, verify speaker labels, and refine identification quickly.
Speaker Attribution
Label new speakers and review segments tagged as uncertain. Known speakers are recognized automatically.
Session Library
Browse, search, import, comment on, and open complete sessions with audio and transcript metadata. Drag and drop recordings from Voice Memos, common audio files, and video files with decodable audio tracks.
Speaker Directory
Review enrolled speakers, quality signals, and manage voice profiles in one place, including right-to-be-forgotten removals with cascading session deletion.
Security You Can Trust
Hardware-backed encryption. Zero configuration.
Hardware-Backed Encryption
Your transcripts and recordings are encrypted from the first byte. AES-256-GCM protects your data, with keys protected by your Mac's security hardware.
Hardware-Protected Keys
Your encryption keys are locked inside dedicated security hardware on your Mac - impossible to extract, even with physical access.
Private by Design
Audio stays on your Mac because the app is designed that way. No cloud transcription and no speech data leaves your device for transcription.
Pricing
One-time purchase. No subscription. Unlimited transcription.
1 Device
$49
excl. VAT
- Unlimited transcription
- No per-minute fees
- No usage caps
- On-device processing
14-day money-back guarantee
Work + Personal
2 Devices
$59
excl. VAT
- Unlimited transcription
- No per-minute fees
- No usage caps
- On-device processing
14-day money-back guarantee
3 Devices
$69
excl. VAT
- Unlimited transcription
- No per-minute fees
- No usage caps
- On-device processing
14-day money-back guarantee
Who It's For
Built for individuals who value privacy and productivity.
Professionals
Lawyers, doctors, and executives who handle sensitive conversations daily.
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The Privacy-Minded
People who believe their conversations are nobody else's business. Full data sovereignty, no cloud, no compromise.
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Journalists
Reporters who need accurate, private transcription. Protect your sources with 100 percent on-device processing.
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AI Natives
Power users who integrate transcription into AI-powered workflows via the built-in MCP server.
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Ready for private transcripts you can trust?
Download Parrot Scribe for macOS and keep every conversation local, searchable, and under your control.