Prismical
Free, open-source AI note-taker that transcribes meetings and voice notes locally using Whisper and Parakeet. Works on Mac, Windows, and mobile without invasive bots.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/amicalhq/prismical or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Fathom.
Replaces 6 paid apps
up to $60/mo ($720/yr) in subscriptions
Prismical FAQ
Common questions
Is Prismical free and open source?+
Prismical is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Free, open-source AI note-taker that transcribes meetings and voice notes locally using Whisper and Parakeet. Works on Mac, Windows, and mobile without invasive bots.
What paid software does Prismical replace?+
Prismical serves as a free replacement for 6 paid SaaS applications: Fathom, Fellow, Fireflies, Jamie AI, Otter.ai, tl;dv, saving up to $60/month ($720/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Prismical?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/amicalhq/prismical or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with Prismical?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Fathom.