FOR CEOS
Your strategy stays yours.
Turn sensitive discussions into useful notes. AI runs on your Mac, with no cloud processing.
LOCUS / PRIVATE BY DESIGN 01A PLACE OF YOUR OWN
AI Note Taker,
runs locally
no Cloud.
Record with Apple Watch or iPhone,
or record calls on your Mac.
Get transcripts and summaries
with local AI on your Mac.
01 / HOW IT WORKSFROM YOUR VOICE TO YOUR NOTES
A conversation.
A record you keep.
Three familiar steps. Everything has a place.
Your Mac does the AI work.
01 / RECORD YOUR DEVICES
Local AI runs on your Mac after an initial model download. Sharing and external AI services are your choice.
02 / THE DIFFERENCEWHERE THE AI HAPPENS MATTERS
Your Mac.
Your AI. Your data.
AI notes can be useful without uploading
your conversations for cloud processing.
| AI processing |  Local workflow | Granola | Plaud | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transcription | On your Mac | Cloud | Cloud | Cloud |
| AI summaries | On your Mac | Cloud | Cloud | Cloud |
| Cloud AI required | ✓ No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
About this comparison
Compares each product’s documented transcription and summary workflow, checked October 10, 2026. Cloud processing is different from cloud storage or audio retention. Locus describes its local Mac workflow; external AI is optional.
Sources: Granola security ↗ · Pocket trust ↗ · Plaud AI processing ↗
03 / THE BASE APPYOUR CONVERSATIONS, YOUR CONTEXT
More from every
conversation.
Read what matters. Remember who said it.
Ask a question when you need the detail.
SPEAKER MEMORY / ON YOUR MAC
A familiar voice.
A name you choose.
DDadDad’s surprise party · 00:15
“Should I leave?”
Remember Dad’s voice?
Choose to remember a voice for future meetings. If a match is uncertain, confirm the name yourself.
Voice memory is optional.Feature illustration · Speaker names are supplied for this demo.
Dad’s surprise partyIllustrative demo · Fictional meeting
04 / FOR PROFESSIONALSLOCAL AI. PERSONAL OWNERSHIP.
Your work is confidential.
Keep it that way.
FOR LAWYERS
Client conversations stay on your devices.
Turn confidential discussions into useful notes. AI runs on your Mac, with no cloud processing.
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FOR SALES
Your deals stay in your hands.
Turn sensitive sales conversations into useful notes. AI runs on your Mac, with no cloud processing.
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FOR THERAPISTS
Their words stay with you.
Transcribe sensitive conversations locally on your Mac. No cloud processing.
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LOCAL BY DESIGN
Locus is local AI by design, helping you build workflows that support HIPAA and GDPR requirements. Explore our blog for practical guidance and best practices.
05 / OUR BELIEF
Your voice is
part of you.
Like your hands and your eyes, your voice is yours. We believe it deserves the same care.
That is why we build around your devices, local AI, and your choice of what to share.
06 / PRICINGYOUR DEVICES. YOUR KNOWLEDGE.
A place for
every conversation.
Record on your wrist.
Keep the intelligence on your Mac.
Locus
Free
Join the waitlist
Remember your meetings, privately.
- Record on Apple Watch, iPhone and Mac
- Transcripts, speakers, summaries and Ask
- Your iPhone syncs when it is on the same Wi-Fi as your Mac
- No minute limits
Locus+
$9 /month or $99 /year
14-day free trial
Join the waitlistYour meetings keep working for you, anywhere.
- Record both sides of a call on your Mac
- New notes reach your iPhone away from home
- Your meetings are backed up automatically
- AI tools like Claude and Cursor can read your notes, on this Mac only
Locus+ is an Apple subscription. Apple devices are purchased separately.
07 / QUESTIONS
A little more
clarity.
Do I need a Mac?
Yes, for local AI transcription and summaries. You can record and listen with Apple Watch and the iPhone app before setting up your Mac.
Are recordings sent to the cloud?
In the local workflow, AI runs on your Mac and your recordings stay on your devices. Sharing or using an external AI service is a separate choice.
Does it work offline?
Recording and playback work offline. Local AI works after you download the models on your Mac. Your devices need a connection to transfer recordings.
What are the minimum Mac requirements?
A Mac with Apple Silicon (M3 or later), at least 24 GB of unified memory, and macOS 27 or later. Your Mac runs transcription and summaries locally.
To check your Mac, open the Apple menu () in the top-left corner of your screen and choose About This Mac. Look for Chip (M3 or later), Memory (24 GB or more), and macOS (version 27 or later).
If your device doesn’t meet Locus’s current requirements—whether you use Windows, an Intel Mac, or a Mac with 8–16 GB of memory—no worries: join our waitlist, and we’ll keep you updated as we roll out product optimizations for more devices.
Where do my recordings and notes live?
In the companion apps on iPhone and Mac. On your Mac, choose a meeting folder and open it directly in Finder.
When can I try it?
Locus is in preview. Locus and Locus+ are available at launch; there is no payment now. Join the waitlist for launch updates. Joining is free and does not commit you to a purchase.
LOCUS / COMING SOON
Keep your voice.
Make it yours.
Be the first to hear when Locus is ready.
APPLE WATCH / CONCEPT ILLUSTRATION