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Loreo – Bot-free, 8MB AI meeting transcriber using Scribe v2

Loreo – Bot-free, 8MB AI meeting transcriber using Scribe v2

by fnel·Apr 13, 2026·3 points·1 comment
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AI Analysis

●●●BangerSolve My ProblemSlick

No bot joins your call—records locally while Otter and Fireflies require participants.

Strengths
  • •Bot-free recording eliminates the awkward 'AI participant' in your meeting invite.
  • •8MB desktop app with local processing addresses privacy concerns about cloud transcription.
  • •5 free hours monthly with no credit card—generous compared to competitors' paywalls.
Weaknesses
  • •Only macOS app available currently; Windows and Linux users excluded.
  • •Local recording means you need the app running—can't retroactively transcribe past meetings.
Category
Productivity
Target Audience

Remote teams and professionals who hate meeting bot participants

Similar To

Otter.ai · Fireflies.ai · Fathom

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