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Honest Comparison

TrillavsSlipbox

Both are local-first, but only Trilla is truly unlimited and free

Quick Verdict

Slipbox and Trilla share similar privacy values, but Trilla has no feature limits or paywalls.

Slipbox is a solid privacy-focused app with local transcription, but the free tier is limited to 10 AI messages and 5 summaries per two weeks. Trilla offers unlimited everything for free, with the same local-first approach.

Feature Comparison

See how Trilla stacks up feature by feature

Feature
TrillaTrilla
Slipbox
Meeting bot joins calls
Local transcription
Free AI summaries
Unlimited
5 per 2 weeks
Free AI chat messages
Unlimited
10 per 2 weeks
Speaker diarization
Speaker recognition
Unknown
Custom LLM endpoint
BYO API keys
Image recognition
Works with any audio
Cross-meeting search
Offline mode
macOS native

Pricing Comparison

Transparent pricing, no surprises

Trilla

Trilla

Recommended
Freeforever

Completely free. All features included. Unlimited transcriptions, summaries, and AI chat. Pay cloud providers directly if using their APIs.

Slipbox

$99/year

$99/year for Pro (unlimited AI features). Free tier limited to 10 AI messages and 5 summaries per 2 weeks.

Privacy Comparison

Your data, your control

Trilla Privacy

  • 100% local processing with Ollama/LMStudio
  • No account required
  • Transcription happens on your device
  • Voice prints stored locally only
  • No data leaves your machine (local mode)
  • BYO API keys for optional cloud services

Slipbox Privacy

  • i
    Local-first, privacy-preserving design
  • i
    Transcription processed on device
  • i
    Custom LLM endpoints supported
  • i
    Claims minimal data leaves your Mac
  • i
    BYO API keys supported
  • i
    Privacy-focused architecture

Which One is Right for You?

An honest assessment to help you decide

Use Slipbox if you...

  • Need image recognition in meetings
  • Okay with paying $99/year for unlimited AI features
  • Prefer Slipbox's specific UI/UX
  • Don't need more than 5 summaries per 2 weeks (free tier)
  • Already invested in the Slipbox ecosystem

Use Trilla if you...

  • Want unlimited AI summaries and chat for free
  • Don't want to hit feature paywalls
  • Need speaker recognition that persists across meetings
  • Prefer having all features without paying $99/year
  • Want a similar local-first experience at no cost
  • Value truly unlimited usage without counting messages
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