What happens after you hit record
Threadfork doesn't just transcribe. It understands.
Get the gist
Headline, themes, and full summary - automatic.
Nothing slips
Every "I'll do..." extracted and trackable.
Who said it
Every word, attributed. Know exactly who said what.
How It Works
Three steps. All on your device.
Record
One click. Mic + system audio.
Process
On-device AI transcribes and extracts insights.
Explore
Search, filter, jump to any moment.
What our early users are saying
“Simplifies note-taking in admin meetings and creates easy training guides for our front-office staff.”
Physician, Large Hospital Group in Los Angeles
“Taking PTA minutes is easy — and I know sensitive conversations about kids stay private.”
Teacher, Pre-school/Kindergarten
“Lets me review my lectures while keeping student references private.”
Teacher, Elementary School
“The only notetaker that passes our company's strict data rules.”
Product Manager, MarTech
“Lets me use AI notes without breaching our firm's privacy rules.”
Management Consultant
“Helps me track founder conversations while keeping deal flow private.”
Venture Capitalist
Pricing
Simple pricing for individuals.
Custom options for professional and team use.
ThreadFork is local-first and runs entirely on your Mac.
You only pay to keep capturing new recordings — your existing data is always accessible.
Pro — Individual
$19.99 / month
14-day free trial • Cancel anytime
Built for individual professionals who want private, on-device audio recall for their own work.
- Record new sessions and import audio
- On-device transcription and indexing
- Search by meaning or exact words
- Jump to the exact moment with timestamps
- Full access to existing recordings even if you cancel
Start free trial
Local-first • No cloud uploads • Works offline
Reader Mode (Free after trial)
If you don't upgrade, you can still:
- Search and replay all existing recordings
- Jump to timestamps and review transcripts
- Export or delete your data anytime
Reader Mode disables new recordings and imports.
Professional, Consulting & Team Use
ThreadFork is used by privacy-focused professionals, consultants, and teams handling sensitive conversations.
If you're evaluating ThreadFork for:
- •Client work
- •Internal governance or compliance
- •Research, audits, or sensitive reviews
- •Small teams or firms
We offer:
These options are designed for environments where privacy, reliability, and auditability matter.
- •Annual pricing
- •Onboarding and setup support
- •Usage guidance for professional workflows
- •Priority support
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about threadfork — your private, local-first AI workspace
Is threadfork private? Does anything get uploaded to the cloud?
Yes, threadfork is private by design. All audio processing, transcription, and indexing happen entirely on your device. Your recordings and transcripts are stored locally in a folder you control. Nothing is uploaded to the cloud — there are no silent uploads, no telemetry on your content, and no server-side processing.
What does threadfork extract from my recordings?
After each recording, threadfork automatically identifies: action items (things that need to be done), decisions reached, people and organizations mentioned, locations, products, dates, times, money amounts, and key topics. You also get a summary with a one-liner headline and theme tags. All extracted automatically — no manual tagging required.
How does speaker identification work?
threadfork automatically detects different speakers in your recordings and assigns them distinct colors for easy visual tracking. You can name each speaker, and those names persist across recordings. This makes it easy to see who said what at a glance.
Can I track action items across multiple recordings?
Yes. Your home dashboard shows action items and decisions from all your recordings in one place. You can mark items as done, and each item links back to the exact moment it was mentioned so you can get full context.
Why does threadfork need Screen Recording permission on macOS?
macOS requires Screen Recording permission to capture system audio via ScreenCaptureKit — this is how threadfork can hear what's playing through your speakers (Zoom calls, YouTube, etc.). Despite the name, threadfork is only indexing audio from the apps you allow. We're not watching your screen or capturing video.
What exactly does threadfork record?
threadfork records system audio (from apps you select) and optionally your microphone. It captures app/window context so you know which app the audio came from. Recording is manual — you start and stop it. threadfork does NOT record your screen visually, keystrokes, or any apps outside your allowlist.
How does search work — can it find the exact moment?
Yes. You can search by meaning (semantic search) or exact words. Filter by date range, relevance, or specific people and companies mentioned. threadfork finds matching moments and lets you jump directly to the timestamp, with full speaker and transcript context.
Does threadfork work offline?
Yes. Since all processing happens on-device, threadfork works fully offline after the initial model download. No internet connection is required to record, transcribe, extract insights, or search your audio.
Where is my data stored, and can I delete it?
All data is stored locally on your Mac in a folder you can access directly. You can delete any recording, transcript, or all data at any time — it's your data, on your machine. There are no cloud backups or hidden copies.
What can I use threadfork for?
threadfork works for: Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet calls. In-person meetings (using your microphone). YouTube videos, streams, podcasts, and online courses. Anything you watch or listen to on your Mac.
What are the system requirements?
threadfork requires macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later and Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4). 16GB RAM recommended (8GB minimum). The initial model download is about 4GB. Transcription runs efficiently on the Neural Engine, and the app idles when not recording.
How is threadfork different from Otter, Fireflies, or Granola?
Most AI notetakers upload your audio to the cloud for processing. threadfork is 100% local-first: your data never leaves your device. Beyond transcription, threadfork automatically extracts action items, decisions, and entities — and lets you search and jump to the exact moment. You also control exactly which apps get recorded.
Is it legal to record conversations?
Recording laws vary by jurisdiction — some require all-party consent, others only one-party consent. You're responsible for ensuring you have appropriate consent before recording. threadfork provides visible recording indicators and controls to help you stay compliant.
What's the pricing? Is there a free trial?
threadfork offers a 14-day free trial with full functionality. After that, you can choose a plan that fits your needs. Check the pricing section above for current plans and details.