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Native macOS app. One-time purchase. Bring your own OpenAI key.

Meeting notes on Mac, without the monthly meter.

SessionScribe is a one-time purchase alternative to Granola. Capture calls, transcribe accurately, and leave every meeting with clean notes and next steps.

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30-day refund, license on up to 3 Macs, no subscription

SessionScribe / Product Sync

Raw capture

  • Ship desktop app onboarding revamp by Friday.
  • Decision: drop weekly report PDF export.
  • Risk: docs lag for API-key setup flow.

AI notes

  • Summary: onboarding simplification approved.
  • Action: Priya updates setup docs today.
  • Action: Dan runs test pass before release.

Own it once

One payment, no seat tax.

Native feel

Built for macOS workflows, not a web wrapper.

Cost control

Your API key, your usage, your budget.

Market reality

Most note takers optimize for recurring seats. We optimized for buyers.

Granola, Fathom, Otter, Fireflies, Read, Notta, and tl;dv all push free-to-subscription ladders. SessionScribe is intentionally simple: buy the app once, connect your model key, keep shipping.

For solo operators

Founders, PMs, recruiters, and coaches who want fast notes without another monthly SaaS bill.

For private workflows

Audio processing is local-first where possible, and cloud model calls go through your own key.

For clean handoff

Move from conversation to structured action items without forcing your team into a new bloated workspace.

Comparison

SessionScribe vs common subscription note takers

Capability

SessionScribe

Typical SaaS tools

Business model

One-time license

Per-seat monthly subscription

Platform focus

Native macOS app

Web + cross-platform apps

AI usage costs

Bring your own API key

Bundled usage limits by plan

Meeting capture model

Direct Mac audio capture

Varies by tool and integration

Long-term spend

Front-loaded, predictable

Ongoing recurring spend

Competitor behavior varies by provider and plan.

One-time pricing

$49

One payment. Keep it forever.

  • 7-day full trial
  • License on up to 3 devices
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Uses your own OpenAI API key
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FAQ

Common questions

How is this different from Granola?

SessionScribe is positioned as a native macOS, one-time purchase alternative. You buy once and bring your own API key.

Do I need a subscription?

No. SessionScribe is a one-time license. API usage is billed by your model provider under your own account.

Can I try it before paying?

Yes, there is a 7-day free trial with full functionality.

Can I get a refund?

Yes, you can request a refund within 30 days by emailing support@sessionscribe.app.

Does it work only on Mac?

Yes. SessionScribe is built specifically for macOS.