Osmo — MacOS Voice Notes & AI Transcription
Osmo is a private voice note-taking and AI transcription app for MacOS users
Osmo is a native MacOS application designed to capture and manage voice notes using private AI speech recognition. This tool is built specifically for founders and executives who need to record thoughts, meeting summaries, or project ideas without sacrificing data security. Osmo processes transcriptions locally or through secure protocols to ensure that sensitive business information remains confidential. The application allows users to record high-quality audio and receive instant transcriptions that are both accurate and easy to search. Business owners can use Osmo to organize these voice memos into categories, making it simple to retrieve specific insights weeks after a recording. The interface is optimized for the Apple ecosystem, providing a lightweight experience that does not drain system resources. As featured on surfai.app, Osmo integrates into the daily professional workflow by replacing manual typing with fluid voice-to-text conversion. This is particularly useful for drafting emails, outlining articles, or documenting brainstorm sessions while away from the keyboard. The software also includes customization settings to adjust how transcriptions are formatted and managed within the MacOS environment. Osmo operates on a freemium model, providing a generous free tier for standard users while offering advanced features and higher limits for professional subscribers in 2026.
- Pricing: freemium
Specifications
| Pricing | freemium |
|---|---|
| Integrations | MacOS, iCloud, Apple Notes, Slack, Drafts, Notion |
| Best for | founders, creatives, executives, students |
| Website status checked | 2026-10-20T18:00:06.358+00:00 |
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