Oats

Oats provides a unique approach to meeting notetaking, prioritizing user privacy and local processing. Key features include: • On-device transcription, nothing leaves your laptop • No account, no subscription, free forever • Blends user-typed notes with full transcript • Supports local models (Whisper, Ollama) or user-provided keys for external services • Available for Mac and Windows This application is designed from the ground up to ensure your conversations remain private. Unlike many notetakers that process data in the cloud, Oats performs all transcription and note generation directly on your computer. This local-first architecture means sensitive discussions—whether privileged, clinical, or under NDA—are never uploaded to external servers, providing an unparalleled level of data security. Oats integrates seamlessly into your workflow by listening to your calls without appearing as an attendee. You jot down key points during the meeting, and Oats intelligently combines your input with the detailed transcript to produce a clean, comprehensive write-up. The resulting notes are real files stored on your device, offering complete ownership and easy export. Ideal for professionals and teams in legal, healthcare, research, or any industry handling confidential information, Oats ensures that privacy is guaranteed by design, not just by policy. It's perfect for those who require robust notetaking capabilities without compromising on data sovereignty or incurring ongoing subscription costs.