Comparison
AdjiCera vs Zoom
The privacy-first alternative: transcribe on your device, no bot in your meeting, and an encrypted peer-to-peer Call — nothing left in the cloud.
AdjiCera's Approach
- On-device transcription: your meeting audio is transcribed locally, not uploaded
- Nothing uploaded to the cloud — your notes stay on your device
- Encrypted, peer-to-peer Call for private conversations
- Works offline for local recording and transcription
- Free for professionals — see pricing
Zoom's Approach
- A cloud meeting platform that hosts video calls, webinars, and phone at scale
- Cloud recording, transcription and AI summaries are processed in Zoom's cloud (local video recording is also available)
- AI transcription and meeting summaries run as a cloud service
- Requires an internet connection for cloud recording, transcription and summaries
- Free tier with meeting limits, plus paid subscription plans
Feature Comparison
| Feature | AdjiCera | Zoom |
|---|---|---|
| Transcription | On-device | Cloud |
| Where Recordings Live | Local device | Zoom cloud (local file optional) |
| Audio Sent to Cloud | None (for transcription) | For cloud recording / AI |
| Third-party Bot | None | None (native platform) |
| Live Captions | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Transcription | Yes | No |
| Encrypted P2P Call | Yes | Cloud meeting platform |
| Professional Pricing | Free | Free tier + paid plans |
| You Own Recordings | Yes (stored locally) | Stored in Zoom cloud (local file optional) |
Why Choose AdjiCera
Privacy First
Your meetings belong to you. Transcription stays on your device and nothing is sent to our servers. Learn more about our privacy approach and security.
Encrypted Call, No Bot
Talk on an encrypted peer-to-peer Call and capture the conversation without a bot or a cloud upload. See what's included on the product page.
Free for Professionals
No per-seat cloud subscription for core recording and transcription. Check current tiers on pricing.
Where Zoom Is Stronger
AdjiCera is built for private, on-device meetings. Zoom is a mature, large-scale meeting platform, and there are real cases where it is the better tool.
- Large webinars and town halls for hundreds or thousands of attendees
- Enterprise admin, single sign-on, and centralized organization controls
- A broad ecosystem of integrations, an app marketplace, and a built-in phone system
- Global infrastructure with breakout rooms and broadcast-scale reliability
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AdjiCera a replacement for Zoom?
Does AdjiCera upload my meeting to the cloud?
Does AdjiCera add a bot to my meeting?
Does AdjiCera work offline?
Is AdjiCera compliant with privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA)?
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Your recordings stay on your device—no cloud, no third parties, no data tracking. Complete privacy by design.