NotchLive

NotchLive

Private live captioning tool for Mac with free live captions; a one-time Pro purchase unlocks translation, notes, export, and more.

freemium
Last Updated 9/18/2026

About NotchLive

NotchLive is a live captioning tool for Mac: it displays real-time captions during meetings, calls, videos, and interviews, with caption processing based on local AI models. The free version offers live captions permanently, with system audio and microphone capture; on Macs with Apple silicon, it can automatically label remote speakers. Upgrading to Pro with a one-time payment unlocks additional features such as meeting analysis, participant review, audio recording, translation, meeting intelligence, notes, history, and caption export.

Best for

Users who need live captions for meetings, calls, and videos on Mac
Research interviewers who need local caption transcripts
Individual users who want to upgrade with a one-time purchase instead of a subscription
Small teams that need shared Mac activation licenses

Best use cases

Live captions and translated captions for meetings, calls, and videos

Research interviews: follow the interview and keep local caption transcripts

Dictation and transcription of everyday voice content

Features

Live captions

Free forever with live captions and no trial countdown.

System audio and microphone capture

Capture system audio and microphone as caption sources.

Local AI models

Captions are processed by a local AI model, with all model tiers provided.

Automatic speaker labeling

Automatically label remote speakers on Macs with Apple silicon.

Keyboard shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts for operation.

Pros

  • Free version offers live captions permanently with no account required
  • Caption processing uses local AI models
  • Pro is a one-time purchase with no subscription
  • Supports both Macs with and without a notch

Pricing Plans

Pro

$24.99一次性购买
  • 会议分析
  • 参会者回顾
  • 录音
  • 翻译
  • 会议智能
  • 笔记
  • 历史记录
  • 字幕导出

Team Pack 5

$99一次性购买
  • 共享终身授权密钥
  • $19.80 per activation

Team Pack 10

$169一次性购买
  • 共享终身授权密钥
  • $16.90 per activation

Team Pack 25

$329一次性购买
  • 共享终身授权密钥

* Pricing information is for reference only. Please refer to the latest announcement on NotchLive's official website.

FAQ

According to the official website, there is no subscription; Pro is a one-time purchase personal license, and there are also Team Packs with shared activation.
According to the official website, the free version requires no account and works forever.
According to the official website, both Macs with and without a notch are supported.

Tool Information

DeveloperNotchLive
Release Date9/18/2026
Pricingfreemium