Auvi vs Notta
Cloud AI meeting tool vs on-device accessibility app
Key difference in one sentence: Notta is a well-built cloud AI tool for meeting transcription and notes, but its free tier limits recordings to 3 minutes, it requires constant internet, and it collects analytics data; Auvi runs entirely on-device, works offline, costs less in the long run, and is built specifically for real-time live captioning.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Auvi | Notta |
|---|---|---|
| Price | One-time purchase for core features. Optional add-on subscriptions. | Free (120 min/month total, 3-min max per recording) / $8.17+/month billed annually. Free tier is effectively a trial. |
| Processing | Fully on-device. Audio never leaves your device. | Cloud-based. All audio and processing sent to Notta's servers. |
| Privacy | No data collected. App Store label: "No Data Collected". | Collects analytics and usage data. GDPR-compliant in EU but cloud-processed. |
| Real-time live captions | Yes — instant live captions designed for in-person accessibility. | Yes, but primarily positioned as a meeting recording and notes tool. |
| Speaker identification | Yes — colour-coded speakers, on-device, included in Standard. | Yes — cloud-based speaker diarization. |
| Transcription languages | 40+ languages on-device. | 58 languages via cloud. |
| Real-time translation | 31 languages on-device with Translation add-on. | Translation available but cloud-based. |
| AI meeting notes | Yes — on-device summaries, action items, decisions, meeting minutes. | Strong AI meeting notes — Notta's primary differentiator. Summary, action items, agenda generation, multi-platform. |
| Free tier limits | 7-day full-feature trial. No per-session time limit. | 3 minutes per recording maximum. 120 minutes total per month. Severely limits practical use. |
| Internet required | Only for initial setup. Works fully offline. | Yes — constant internet required for all transcription and processing. |
| Scam detection | Yes — 25 phone scam + 10 tourist scam categories. | No. |
| Sound awareness | Yes — 15 environmental sounds with visual and haptic alerts. | No. |
| Accessibility features | Purpose-built: 5 colour schemes, 16–48pt font, haptic feedback, VoiceOver, colour-blind palette, screen stays on. | Standard accessibility. Not designed for deaf/HoH daily use. |
| Export options | Text/PDF export with Plus add-on. | Multiple formats (TXT, DOCX, PDF, SRT). More export flexibility. |
| Multi-platform | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch. | iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, web browser. |
| MDM / enterprise | Yes — Managed App Configuration for regulated industries. | Enterprise plan available (cloud-based). |
| Education pricing | Standard pricing. App Store regional pricing applies. | Education discount available with .edu email verification. |
Why choose Auvi
- The free tier is actually free. Notta's free tier limits you to 3 minutes per recording — not enough for a real conversation. Any substantive use requires a subscription. Auvi's 7-day free trial gives you every feature with no per-session limit. After the trial, core captions are a one-time purchase.
- Your audio stays on your device. Notta processes everything in the cloud. For sensitive conversations — medical, legal, therapeutic — that's a significant concern. Auvi never sends any audio or text to any server.
- Works without internet. Notta requires internet for every transcription. If you lose signal mid-meeting, mid-appointment, or mid-conversation, you lose captions. Auvi works in any environment.
- On-device translation. Notta's translation is cloud-dependent. Auvi's 31-language translation works entirely on-device — your conversations stay private even when translated.
- Built for real-time accessibility. Notta is designed as a meeting documentation tool — you record, it processes, you get notes. Auvi is designed so you can follow a conversation in real time. The use case is fundamentally different.
- Purpose-built for deaf and hard-of-hearing users. Auvi has scam detection, sound awareness, high-contrast colour schemes, haptic alerts, and an Apple Watch companion — features a meeting documentation tool would never prioritise.
- Lower long-term cost. Notta at $8.17+/month is $98+/year. Auvi's core features are a one-time purchase.
Why choose Notta
- Broader language support. Notta supports 58 languages via cloud. Auvi supports 40+ on-device. For less common languages, Notta may be the only viable option.
- Stronger AI meeting workflow. Notta's AI meeting notes, agenda generation, and multi-platform sync are well-developed. If your primary need is automated business meeting documentation with cloud storage, Notta's workflow features are more mature.
- Cross-platform. If your team includes Windows and Android users, Notta's cross-platform availability is a genuine advantage. Auvi is iOS-only.
- More export formats. Notta supports DOCX, SRT subtitle files, and direct integrations with other tools. Useful for business documentation workflows.
- Education pricing. Students and educators can get a discounted rate with a .edu email address.
Bottom line
Notta and Auvi are built for different users. Notta is a productivity tool for teams and professionals who want AI-generated meeting notes, searchable cloud archives, and cross-platform access. It's well-executed for those use cases.
Auvi is for people who need to follow conversations in real time — without internet, without their audio going to any server, and without paying a monthly fee just to hear what's being said in the room. The 3-minute cap on Notta's free tier alone makes it unsuitable as a daily accessibility tool.
If you're evaluating Notta as an accessibility solution for deaf or hard-of-hearing use, Auvi is the more appropriate choice — not just on privacy or price, but by design intent.
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