On-device transcription for consultants - client calls on your device, BYOK when you choose
Consultants and independent operators need client-call notes without locking into a platform that owns the recording. The on-device path starts the transcript on the device, then lets you decide whether any selected passage should move to BYOK, export, backup, or a cloud provider. Call by call, client by client.
When to keep transcription on-device
Client calls carry pricing, strategy, contracts, and personal context. That's the kind of content where "send it to a meeting bot by default" is the wrong default. Keeping transcription on-device lets the transcript start on the current device so you can review what's there before deciding what, if anything, leaves.
How it works
- Record the client call on-device.
- Review the transcript for sensitive detail before anything is shared.
- Build a proposal outline or action list from selected passages.
- Use BYOK only when the client's content can be sent under your provider terms.
- Keep cloud-provider transcripts off for sensitive clients until the cloud terms have been approved for that relationship.
How it compares
| Option | Default data path | Best fit |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud meeting bots | Call record goes to vendor systems | Clients who explicitly approve that vendor workflow |
| Manual notes | No automated transcript | Calls where recording isn't appropriate |
| jotty.pro on the device | Recording and transcript on the current device | Client calls that need review before sharing or summarization |
Honest answers
Does keeping it on-device replace client consent?
No. You still need the recording consent and client permissions that apply to your work. The on-device path handles the data path, not the conversation about whether to record.
Can I summarize a call with AI?
Yes, if you choose to send selected text to a BYOK provider and your provider terms allow that client's content. The transfer is your judgment call. We give you the option of doing it for specific passages instead of the whole call.
When should I switch to a cloud provider?
Use a cloud provider only for clients and projects where cloud transcripts are approved under the applicable Privacy Policy, Terms, and the client's own expectations. Don't switch by default for "convenience."
If a client mandates a specific provider for processing (Azure OpenAI under their tenant, Anthropic on Bedrock, an org-approved key), the cloud-provider version for consultants lets you swap providers per engagement.