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Vidyst vs Persist Notes

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Vidyst compared with Persist Notes
DetailVidyst logo VidystPersist Notes logo Persist Notes
What it doesStream, record and bring guests on from one Mac app Record meetings, transcribe on your computer, keep files you own
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Pricing modelFree trial Freemium
PricingBasic: $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. Free: $0/mo with 5 hours recording, 5 projects, 1 computer. Pro: $4.90/mo (then $5/mo) or $19/yr (then $39/yr) with 40 hours recording, unlimited projects, 3 computers. Pro Unlimited: $7.90/mo (then $9/mo) or $39/yr (then $79/yr) with unlimited recording, unlimited projects, 5 computers. Founders of
Key features
  • 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
  • Record meetings with separate microphone and call audio channels
  • Local transcription on your computer during the meeting
  • AI-generated summaries, decisions and next steps via Claude
  • Organize meetings by project with automatic synthesis
  • Create actions with owner and due date from meetings
  • Ask questions about your meetings in the app or through Claude
  • Works with any meeting tool including Zoom, Google Meet, Teams
  • Export and edit meetings in any text editor
  • Store recordings and files locally, not in the cloud
  • View meeting home with what needs attention and upcoming meetings
What makes it different
  • 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
  • No bot required in the call
  • All recording and transcription happens on your computer
  • You own your files in standard Markdown format
  • Free plan includes every feature
  • Files remain yours even if you stop using the app
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Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)20
Citation Flow (Majestic)170
Referring domains (Majestic)50

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