A simple rule
If you would not comfortably upload the raw file into a random dashboard, use a local transcription workflow and avoid extra services where possible.
A low-exposure workflow
- Keep the original file on your own machine or controlled storage.
- Use a local transcription app that does not require an account during everyday use.
- Review the text locally before exporting or sharing it.
- Export only the formats you need.
Why SaidVault fits this use case
SaidVault is built around local transcription, no cloud account during use, and one-time licensing. That means fewer moving parts between the recording and the finished transcript. For people handling sensitive interviews, calls, or personal evidence, that simplicity matters.
Need fewer copies of the recording to exist?
SaidVault keeps transcription on your own Mac and lets you decide what, if anything, gets exported or shared next.