SemantiNote

Free plan MacWindows

What SemantiNote is

SemantiNote is a private AI notebook for macOS and Windows that runs on the user’s computer. Semantic search finds notes by meaning, even when exact wording is forgotten. Its AI can answer questions from notes with citations, summarize material, extract action items and decisions, and reorganize notes. Optional web search is disabled by default and can return sources for checking information. Meeting capture supports Teams, Zoom, Slack, and Discord, recording microphone and computer audio into a note. The maker says models run locally, while notes, recordings, and secrets remain on the device; after the initial model download, the app works offline. Secret Safe encrypts entries through the operating system’s secure keychain and keeps them outside notes and AI processing. The free plan includes core notebook tools, with AI and call or lecture recording free for 14 days. A lifetime product key is listed at 9.99 USD once, while the pricing note says paid access starts from $25.

Who it suits

SemantiNote suits desktop users who want local AI note search, summaries, transcription, and offline access. It is designed for macOS 12 or later and 64-bit Windows 10 or 11.

What it does well

Semantic search finds notes by meaning
AI answers include citations
Supports Teams, Zoom, Slack, and Discord capture
Works offline after model download
Secret Safe uses the system keychain

What to know first

Requires macOS or 64-bit Windows
About 8 GB RAM recommended for AI
AI and recording are free for 14 days
Web search is off by default

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Free	Notebook, dictation, keyword search, PDF signing and form filling, calendar and reminders, Secret Safe · AI and call/lecture recording free for 14 days	Free
Lifetime product key	One-time payment · Unlimited AI · no monthly subscription or recurring fees	$9.99, paid once

As semantinote.com lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Verdict

SemantiNote combines local processing with semantic search, note-based AI, meeting capture, and offline use. Its free plan and listed one-time lifetime key offer different ways to start, while hardware requirements matter for on-device AI.

Facts from SemantiNote's own pages

Chat and summaries: The AI can answer questions from notes with citations, summarize notes, extract action items and decisions, and reorganize notes. · semantinote.com, 8 Oct 2026
Desktop support: The native app supports macOS 12 or later and Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit). · semantinote.com, 8 Oct 2026
Local processing: The maker says AI models run on the user's computer and notes, recordings, and secrets stay on the device; after the initial AI model download, the app works offline. · semantinote.com, 8 Oct 2026
Meeting integrations: Meeting capture supports Teams, Zoom, Slack, and Discord, recording microphone and computer audio into a note. · semantinote.com, 8 Oct 2026
Product: SemantiNote is a private AI notebook designed to run on the user's computer. · semantinote.com, 8 Oct 2026
Refunds: The maker offers a full refund under its satisfaction guarantee for users who are unhappy with the product. · semantinote.com, 8 Oct 2026
Secret Safe: The Secret Safe encrypts entries on the user's machine using the operating system's secure keychain and keeps them out of notes and AI processing. · semantinote.com, 8 Oct 2026
Semantic search: Semantic search finds notes based on their meaning, even when the user does not remember the exact words. · semantinote.com, 8 Oct 2026
Support: Users can contact support through a form or email [email protected]; the maker says a real person reads every message. · semantinote.com, 8 Oct 2026
System requirements: The maker recommends about 8 GB of RAM for AI and a few GB of disk space for the chosen model. · semantinote.com, 8 Oct 2026
Web search: Optional web search is off by default and can return sources to help users validate information. · semantinote.com, 8 Oct 2026

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