Where are your conversations stored?
LastPass, Okta, Dropbox, Microsoft — all hacked. Cloud solutions store your data on third-party servers. Objective comparison of alternatives.
They also thought they were safe
These companies stored sensitive data in the cloud. All were hacked.
LastPass
Password vaults stolen
Okta
Authentication tokens stolen
Microsoft
Azure signing key stolen
Dropbox Sign
Unauthorized system access
Your conversations on the dark web:
Every audio, every transcript, every summary — accessible to anyone.
Each company above had security teams, certifications, audits. It wasn't enough. Where is YOUR data today?
AI Transcription Comparison Table
Data security, hosting and pricing of leading AI meeting notes solutions.
Your confidential conversations stay private and are never used to improve the vendor's AI models.
Physical server installed in your premises, disconnected from internet. Full control over your data.
Data stored on French servers, outside US Cloud Act jurisdiction.
GDPR compliance and protection against transfers outside EU.
Record your meetings without connection. Automatic sync to server for transcription when back online.
Compliance with General Data Protection Regulation: consent, data subject rights, DPO.
Native iOS and Android apps to record your in-person meetings.
Monthly pricing for deployment on your own servers.
Your confidential conversations stay private and are never used to improve the vendor's AI models.
Physical server installed in your premises, disconnected from internet. Full control over your data.
Data stored on French servers, outside US Cloud Act jurisdiction.
GDPR compliance and protection against transfers outside EU.
Record your meetings without connection. Automatic sync to server for transcription when back online.
Compliance with General Data Protection Regulation: consent, data subject rights, DPO.
Native iOS and Android apps to record your in-person meetings.
Monthly pricing for deployment on your own servers.
Your confidential conversations stay private and are never used to improve the vendor's AI models.
Physical server installed in your premises, disconnected from internet. Full control over your data.
Data stored on French servers, outside US Cloud Act jurisdiction.
GDPR compliance and protection against transfers outside EU.
Record your meetings without connection. Automatic sync to server for transcription when back online.
Compliance with General Data Protection Regulation: consent, data subject rights, DPO.
Native iOS and Android apps to record your in-person meetings.
Monthly pricing for deployment on your own servers.
Your confidential conversations stay private and are never used to improve the vendor's AI models.
Physical server installed in your premises, disconnected from internet. Full control over your data.
Data stored on French servers, outside US Cloud Act jurisdiction.
GDPR compliance and protection against transfers outside EU.
Record your meetings without connection. Automatic sync to server for transcription when back online.
Compliance with General Data Protection Regulation: consent, data subject rights, DPO.
Native iOS and Android apps to record your in-person meetings.
Monthly pricing for deployment on your own servers.
Your confidential conversations stay private and are never used to improve the vendor's AI models.
Physical server installed in your premises, disconnected from internet. Full control over your data.
Data stored on French servers, outside US Cloud Act jurisdiction.
GDPR compliance and protection against transfers outside EU.
Record your meetings without connection. Automatic sync to server for transcription when back online.
Compliance with General Data Protection Regulation: consent, data subject rights, DPO.
Native iOS and Android apps to record your in-person meetings.
Monthly pricing for deployment on your own servers.
Your confidential conversations stay private and are never used to improve the vendor's AI models.
Physical server installed in your premises, disconnected from internet. Full control over your data.
Data stored on French servers, outside US Cloud Act jurisdiction.
GDPR compliance and protection against transfers outside EU.
Record your meetings without connection. Automatic sync to server for transcription when back online.
Compliance with General Data Protection Regulation: consent, data subject rights, DPO.
Native iOS and Android apps to record your in-person meetings.
Monthly pricing for deployment on your own servers.
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Your data is NOT used to train AI
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On-Premise Price / month
Monthly pricing for deployment on your own servers. |
€990/mo | — | Quote* | — | Quote** | Quote*** |
* Fireflies: Private Cloud only, no true On-Premise. Your data stays on AWS.
** Dicte.ai DicteBOX: minimum 10 users, quote required.
*** Plaud: AWS Private Cloud, no true On-Premise. Device €169 + subscription.
Why On-Premise is the only guarantee
Private Cloud ≠ On-Premise. With Private Cloud, your data remains on the vendor's servers (AWS, Azure...). If their infrastructure gets hacked, your conversations can leak. It's a structural risk, not a bug. Only On-Premise — physical server in your premises, disconnected from the internet — guarantees your data never leaves your perimeter.
Otter.ai vs Fireflies vs Recapro: pros and cons
Detailed review of each automatic transcription and AI meeting notes software.
Otter.ai
US leader in automatic AI transcription. High-performance voice recognition in English, automatic summaries and speaker detection. Data hosted in USA (Cloud Act applies). Uses transcripts to improve its language models.
- • Intuitive interface with real-time note-taking
- • Excellent speech-to-text quality in English
- • Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams integrations
- • Data subject to Cloud Act (USA)
- • No offline mode or On-Premise
- • Average French transcription quality
Fireflies.ai
US solution with automated meeting bot. Multilingual transcription (100+ languages), semantic search in transcripts, action item extraction. Claims not to use data for AI training. Private Cloud available in Enterprise (hosted on AWS).
- • Bot that automatically joins your video calls
- • Keyword search in history
- • Enterprise Private Cloud on AWS
- • US storage by default (Cloud Act)
- • No true air-gapped On-Premise
- • Bot dependency (no manual mode)
Tactiq
Lightweight Chrome extension for live video conference transcription. Automatic note-taking and basic summaries. Simple but limited solution: no mobile app, no API, no long-term storage.
- • Generous free version
- • Simple installation (Chrome extension)
- • Real-time transcription without bot
- • Chrome/browser only
- • No iOS/Android mobile app
- • Limited AI features vs competitors
Dicte.ai
French AI transcription and meeting notes solution. Hosted in France (certified datacenters), native GDPR compliance. On-Premise option via DicteBOX — physical box for local deployment — reserved for Enterprise offers (10+ users, quote required).
- • 100% France hosting
- • Native GDPR compliance
- • On-Premise possible (DicteBOX Enterprise)
- • On-Premise reserved for large companies
- • No mobile offline mode
- • On-Premise price not public (quote required)
Plaud
Dedicated hardware device (AI dictaphone) + mobile app. Local audio recording on device, transcription and summary via app. Enterprise Private Cloud option hosted on AWS. GDPR compliant. Requires hardware purchase (€169) + subscription.
- • Discreet device for in-person meetings
- • Local recording on device
- • Enterprise Private Cloud available
- • Initial hardware cost (€169)
- • Private Cloud = AWS, not true On-Premise
- • Subscription required on top of device
AI Transcription Glossary: definitions
On-Premise, Private Cloud, GDPR, offline mode... Understanding the technical terms.
Automatic Transcription
Converting speech to text using voice recognition (speech-to-text). Modern solutions use neural networks for 95% to 99% accuracy depending on language.
AI Meeting Notes
Structured summary automatically generated from transcription: key points, decisions made, assigned tasks, next steps. Uses LLMs (Large Language Models).
On-Premise
Physical server installed in your premises, disconnected from the internet (air-gapped). Your data never leaves your perimeter. Ideal for classified data or professional secrecy.
Private Cloud
Dedicated cloud instance but hosted by a third party (AWS, Azure, GCP). Your data remains on the vendor's infrastructure — risk in case of breach.
Offline Mode
Record your meetings without internet connection. Audio is automatically synced to the server for transcription when you reconnect.
GDPR / RGPD
European data protection regulation. Imposes strict obligations on transfers outside EU, consent, and data subject rights.
Why choose Recapro?
The only AI transcription and meeting notes solution combining total sovereignty, transparent pricing and professional features.
100% French Hosting
ISO 27001 certified datacenters in Vendee and Paris. No data leaves French territory. No US subcontractor.
On-Premise at fixed price
Physical server in your premises, air-gapped (disconnected from internet). Public price: €990/month. 48h deployment. No quote, no surprise.
Offline recording
Record your meetings without internet connection. Automatic sync to server for transcription when you reconnect.
CRM/ERP Integrations
Documented REST API. Salesforce, HubSpot, SAP, Google Drive, SharePoint connectors. Webhooks for your business workflows.
Optimized French transcription
Voice recognition model trained on French and regional accents. 97%+ accuracy on professional conversations.
France-based tech support
Team based in France. Email, phone and video support. Guaranteed SLA for Pro and Enterprise plans.
Recommended Industries
Recapro is particularly suited for regulated sectors with confidentiality requirements: professional secrecy, health data, financial information, sensitive personal data.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best French alternative to Otter.ai?
Recapro.ai and Dicte.ai are the two main French alternatives. Recapro stands out with its fixed-price On-Premise offer (€990/month) while Dicte.ai offers DicteBOX on quote for large companies (10+ users).
Is Otter.ai GDPR compliant?
Partially. Otter.ai stores data in the USA, which poses a transfer issue outside EU since the Privacy Shield invalidation (Schrems II). For strict compliance, prefer a solution hosted in France or EU.
What is the difference between Private Cloud and On-Premise?
Private Cloud = dedicated instance on vendor infrastructure (AWS, Azure). On-Premise = physical server in your premises, potentially disconnected from internet. Only On-Premise guarantees your data never leaves your perimeter.
Do AI transcription solutions use my data to train their models?
It depends. Otter.ai uses data to improve its models. Fireflies and Recapro claim not to. Check the terms of use and prefer On-Premise if it's critical.
Which transcription software for lawyers and professional secrecy?
For professional secrecy (lawyer, doctor, accountant), only On-Premise guarantees absolute confidentiality. Recapro On-Premise is the only solution with a public price (€990/month) and 48h deployment.
How much does an On-Premise AI transcription solution cost?
Prices vary widely: Recapro On-Premise at €990/month, Dicte.ai DicteBOX on quote (typically several thousand euros), Fireflies/Plaud Private Cloud on quote as well. Recapro is the only one displaying a public price.
Which transcription solution for Zoom, Teams and Google Meet?
All compared solutions (Recapro, Otter, Fireflies, Dicte.ai) integrate with major video conferencing platforms. Recapro also offers a mobile app for in-person meetings.
Take back control of your conversations
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