Oats

Oats

100% Free, private meet notes that never leave your computer

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Launched July 25, 2026

About Oats

Oats is a privacy-focused meeting note-taking application designed for users who value security and local control. Unlike traditional tools that upload your conversations to the cloud, Oats runs entirely on your Mac or Windows device, ensuring that your sensitive meeting data remains private and secure. It offers on-device transcription and note blending, allowing users to type notes that are seamlessly integrated with transcriptions into polished summaries. Its no-account, no-subscription approach makes it accessible and cost-effective, especially for users who prefer offline operation or want to avoid recurring fees. Oats is ideal for professionals, teams, and anyone who needs secure, private, and efficient note-taking without relying on third-party cloud services.

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Pros

  • Ensures complete privacy by running entirely offline on your device
  • No account or subscription needed, making it cost-effective
  • Supports on-device transcription, avoiding data leaks
  • Works on both Mac and Windows platforms
  • Flexible with options to bring your own model key or stay offline

Cons

  • Requires manual setup and familiarity with local AI models
  • Limited cloud-based collaboration features
  • Dependent on user hardware for performance and transcription accuracy

Use Cases

1Securely transcribing sensitive business meetings
2Taking notes during confidential interviews
3Personal productivity for offline note management
4Research sessions requiring privacy
5Educational settings where data privacy is paramount
6Teams seeking an ad-free, private note-taking environment

Pricing

Oats is free to use, running entirely on the user's device without subscriptions, making it a cost-effective alternative to cloud-based note-taking tools.

Quick Info

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Launched7/25/2026

Topics

NotesMeetingsArtificial Intelligence

Makers

Akshay Aggarwal

Akshay Aggarwal

Alternatives

Otter.ai
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