Meetily FAQ

Quick FAQ Categories

🔒 Privacy & Security

Is Meetily truly private? ▼

Yes, Meetily processes all data locally on your device. No audio, transcripts, or summaries are ever sent to cloud servers. Your meeting content remains completely confidential and under your control.

Does Meetily comply with GDPR? ▼

Absolutely. Since no data leaves your device, Meetily inherently complies with GDPR, HIPAA, and other privacy regulations. There's no data collection, processing, or storage by third parties.

What data is stored locally? ▼

Meetily stores only the audio recordings, transcripts, and AI summaries you create. These are saved in local directories on your device with no external connections. You have full control over this data.

🚀 Features & Functionality

What makes Meetily's transcription 4x faster? ▼

Meetily uses both Whisper and Parakeet models with optimized Rust implementations. Parakeet specifically offers 4x faster real-time transcription while maintaining high accuracy, making it ideal for live meetings.

How does speaker diarization work? ▼

Speaker diarization identifies different speakers in the conversation. In the Community Edition, this feature is planned for release. In Meetily PRO, it will automatically distinguish between speakers with high accuracy.

What AI models are supported for summaries? ▼

Meetily supports multiple AI providers: Ollama (local), Claude, Groq, OpenRouter, and any OpenAI-compatible endpoint. You can choose based on your preference for local processing or cloud services.

💻 Installation & Setup

What are the system requirements? ▼

• macOS 10.14+ (Apple Silicon recommended) • Windows 10+ (64-bit) • Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+ recommended) • 4GB RAM minimum, 8GB+ recommended • 2GB free disk space • GPU optional but recommended for faster transcription

Is GPU acceleration supported? ▼

Yes! Meetily supports GPU acceleration: Metal on macOS, CUDA on NVIDIA GPUs, and Vulkan on AMD/Intel GPUs. GPU support is automatically enabled during build for significant performance improvements.

Can I install on Linux from binaries? ▼

Currently, Linux requires building from source. We provide detailed build instructions in our documentation. The build process is well-documented and typically takes 10-15 minutes.

🏢 Enterprise & Teams

What's the difference between Community and PRO? ▼

Community Edition is free and open source with core features. PRO adds enhanced accuracy, custom templates, advanced exports, auto-meeting detection, speaker diarization, and enterprise deployment options.

Can I deploy Meetily for my organization? ▼

Yes! Meetily PRO offers self-hosted deployment options for teams. You can deploy on your infrastructure with complete control. Community Edition can also be self-hosted with some limitations.

What support options are available? ▼

Community Edition: Discord community and GitHub issues. PRO users get priority support, dedicated assistance, and faster response times for enterprise needs.

Detailed Frequently Asked Questions

🔐 How does Meetily ensure complete privacy?

Meetily's privacy-first architecture ensures your meeting data never leaves your device:

Local Processing: All transcription and AI analysis happens on your machine
No Cloud Dependencies: No internet connection required for core functionality
Open Source: Code is transparent and auditable by anyone
Data Ownership: You retain complete ownership and control of all your data
Zero Data Collection: No telemetry, analytics, or user data collection

This makes Meetily ideal for sensitive industries like healthcare, legal, finance, and government.

⚡ Performance & Accuracy

Meetily delivers exceptional performance through:

Rust Backend: Memory-safe, high-performance code
GPU Acceleration: Hardware-accelerated transcription
Optimized Models: Parakeet for 4x faster real-time transcription
Efficient AI: Local Ollama or cloud API options

Typical performance metrics:

Transcription: Real-time with minimal latency
Summaries: 10-30 seconds for typical meetings
Resource Usage: 1-2GB RAM during active transcription

🎯 Supported Meeting Platforms

Meetily works with any meeting platform that allows audio capture:

Zoom: Full support with system/mic audio capture
Microsoft Teams: Compatible with audio mixing
Google Meet: Works with standard audio capture
WebEx: Supported through system audio
Slack Huddles: Compatible audio capture
Any platform: As long as you can capture audio, Meetily works

For best results, use "System Audio" capture to capture meeting audio directly.

📊 Audio Recording Capabilities

Meetily offers professional audio recording features:

Dual Audio Capture: Simultaneous microphone and system audio
Intelligent Ducking: Automatic volume adjustment
Clipping Prevention: Automatic gain control
Device Selection: Choose your preferred audio inputs
High Quality: 48kHz/16-bit audio recording

Perfect for capturing both your voice and meeting participants clearly.

🔧 Technical Architecture

Meetily is built with modern, efficient technologies:

Tauri Framework: Cross-platform desktop app
Rust Backend: Performance-critical processing
Next.js Frontend: Modern, responsive UI
Whisper.cpp Integration: Fast transcription
Ollama Support: Local AI model execution

# Architecture Overview
├── Tauri (Rust + Webview)
├── Frontend: Next.js + React
├── Audio Processing: Rust
├── Transcription: Whisper.cpp
└── AI Summaries: Ollama/OpenAI APIs
                    

🌐 Language Support

Meetily supports multiple languages for transcription:

Whisper Models: 99 languages supported
Auto-Detection: Automatic language detection
Multi-Lingual: Support for mixed-language meetings
Custom Models: Can add specialized language models

Popular languages include English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and more.

💾 Data Management & Export

Meetily provides flexible data management options:

Local Storage: All data saved to your device
File Organization: Structured folder hierarchy
Multiple Formats: Text, JSON, audio files
PRO Exports: PDF, DOCX, Markdown formatting
Backup Options: Easy data export and backup

You can export transcripts and summaries in various formats for easy sharing and integration.

🔄 Updates & Maintenance

Stay current with Meetily's development:

GitHub Releases: Regular updates on GitHub
Auto-Updates: Built-in update checking (PRO)
Changelog: Detailed release notes
Beta Testing: Community feedback programs
Long-term Support: Commitment to maintenance

We actively develop and improve Meetily based on user feedback and technological advancements.