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A free, stable alternative now that Limitless has been acquired by Meta

Quick Verdict

Limitless is being sunset. Trilla is a free, software-only alternative that won't disappear.

Limitless offered a unique hardware+software approach with their AI Pendant, but the Meta acquisition means the product is being discontinued. Trilla is free, requires no hardware, and is indie-built without acquisition risk.

Important: Limitless Has Been Acquired by Meta

As of late 2025, Limitless has been acquired by Meta and is winding down operations:

  • •The Pendant hardware is no longer being sold
  • •Desktop and Web apps are losing recording functionality
  • •Service has been discontinued in multiple regions (EU, UK, Brazil, etc.)
  • •Existing customers get continued access for "at least one year"

If you're a Limitless user looking for an alternative, Trilla is free, indie-built, and not going anywhere.

Feature Comparison

See how Trilla stacks up feature by feature

Feature
TrillaTrilla
Limitless
Still available
Sunsetting
Hardware required
Pendant (discontinued)
Software-only option
Being removed
Price
Free
Pendant was $99+
100% local processing
Meeting transcription
Always-on recording
With Pendant
Speaker diarization
AI summaries
Chat with transcripts
Works with any platform
Data export available
Always yours
Before shutdown
Long-term viability
Indie, sustainable
Acquired, sunsetting

Pricing Comparison

Transparent pricing, no surprises

Trilla

Trilla

Recommended
Freeforever

Completely free. No hardware purchase. No subscription. Optional cloud APIs paid directly to providers.

Limitless

Was

Was free for software, $99+ for Pendant. Now transitioning existing users to free unlimited plan before sunset.

Privacy Comparison

Your data, your control

Trilla Privacy

  • Can run 100% locally
  • No account required
  • Your data stays on your device
  • No acquisition means no data transfer risk
  • Indie-built, user-focused
  • Will not be sold to a tech giant

Limitless Privacy

  • i
    Now owned by Meta (Facebook)
  • i
    Data subject to Meta's privacy policies
  • i
    Users must agree to updated privacy terms
  • i
    Some regional users had data deleted
  • i
    Future data handling uncertain
  • i
    Service discontinuation in progress

Which One is Right for You?

An honest assessment to help you decide

Use Limitless if you...

  • Already have a Pendant and want to use it while supported
  • Need always-on recording (Pendant-specific feature)
  • Willing to migrate data before service ends
  • Note: New users cannot purchase hardware

Use Trilla if you...

  • Need a Limitless replacement that won't disappear
  • Want free meeting transcription without hardware
  • Prefer software you can trust to stick around
  • Don't want your meeting data owned by Meta
  • Value 100% local processing option
  • Want speaker recognition without cloud dependency
Make the switch

Ready to Try Trilla?

Free forever. No account required. Your data stays on your device.

100% Free
No Data Collection
Run 100% Local