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Memory Notch vs Vidyst

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Memory Notch compared with Vidyst
DetailMemory Notch logo Memory NotchVidyst logo Vidyst
What it doesOn-device recording and transcription for Mac, iPhone and iPad Stream, record and bring guests on from one Mac app
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inCA Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Free trial
PricingFree trial with five-minute recording limit per recording. Mac: US$7.99/month or US$79 one-time purchase for unlimited recording on five Macs with one year of updates. iPhone and iPad: US$5.99 one-time in-app purchase. Basic: $10 a month or $100 a year, billed yearly. Creator (most popular): $35 a month or $350 a year, billed yearly. All plans include a 14-day free trial.
Key features
  • Live transcription with speaker labels while recording
  • Record both microphone and system audio together
  • Local recording library with Markdown notes
  • Optional screen recording alongside audio
  • Dictation into any app with double-tap ⌘
  • Vocabulary customization for improved recognition
  • Enhanced transcript re-transcription
  • Access files with third-party AI tools and editors
  • Import Apple Voice Memos into library
  • Command-line interface for managing recordings
  • Multistream to 2-7 destinations simultaneously depending on plan
  • Simultaneous horizontal and vertical recording from single take
  • Browser-based guest joining without app installation
  • Individual audio track recording per guest
  • 4K60 recording with hardware HEVC encoding
  • Six customizable layout options with one-click switching
  • Crash-safe recording that saves up to moment of interruption
  • iPhone and iPad remote control via local network
What makes it different
  • All recording and transcription runs on your device with no audio uploaded to servers
  • Plain Markdown files you own, usable outside the app
  • Sits in your Mac's notch, stays out of the way while recording
  • Free dictation into any app with no subscription required
  • One-time purchase option with no monthly fees
  • Stream to YouTube, Twitch, X, Instagram and any stream key all simultaneously
  • Automatic simultaneous horizontal and vertical streaming in one take
  • Guests join via browser link with individual audio tracks for editing
  • All platform chat in one unified interface
  • Works entirely on Mac with privacy by design
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)11 −1 (down) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)52
Citation Flow (Majestic)2517
Referring domains (Majestic)375

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