NotchLive

NotchLive is a Mac application that provides live captions, dictation, translation, notes and accessibility tools. It processes speech locally on the Mac and offers features for private captions, transcripts and meeting context. The product targets users who need on-device captions, transcription and translated captions for calls, videos and lectures.

NotchLive operates by converting sound to words on the Mac. It supports on-device captions, dictation, meeting records, notes and exports, aiming to keep data private and under user control. The app emphasizes local processing and configurable displays for captions, with options for different audio sources and views.

Users can access translated captions, saved transcripts, and dictation in Pro, along with meeting intelligence and voice notes. The tool provides a range of tools for sharing, backups and speaker labels, alongside a focus mode, live timeline and caption display options.

NotchLive provides information about plans, platforms, integrations and limits, including Free, Pro, Team Packs and education pricing, and details about macOS requirements, supported language pairs and offline packs. It also mentions private meeting summaries and optional integrations with local AI agents through MCP.

Use cases

• Private captions, dictation, translation, and transcripts for real work.
• Zoom Captions on Mac to caption Zoom without host settings or bots.
• Hearing accessibility with private captions for Mac audio, calls, and lectures.
• Local-first legal transcription.
• Research interviews with local transcripts.