Frequently asked questions

Does my meeting audio leave my Mac?

In the default mode, never. Recording and transcription happen entirely on-device, and the audio is discarded after transcription. Notes are saved as Markdown files you own.

Are my transcripts used to train AI models?

No. We never train on your content. If you use the fully-local AI mode, your transcript text never reaches any third party at all.

Do I need an account?

No. Recording, on-device transcription, speaker separation, local search and local AI all work without signing in. An account adds the free monthly AI allowance, sync to the web app, and sharing with your team.

Which meeting tools does Lalela work with?

Recording works with anything your Mac can hear: Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, phone bridges through your speakers, and in-person conversations — no bot joins the call. You can also connect Fathom, Read AI, Granola, Microsoft Teams or Fireflies to sync in the meetings those tools captured, and import audio, video, DOCX, PDF and VTT files directly.

Where does my data live?

On your Mac, as a local database plus Markdown files per meeting. If you sign in and sync, your meetings are also stored encrypted in the cloud so the web app and your teammates (only the ones you share with) can see them. Optional voiceprints for speaker recognition are biometric data, so they stay on your Mac only — never synced — and you can delete them anytime.

What does it cost?

Lalela is free to download during early access, with no caps on recording or on-device transcription. Signing in includes a free monthly AI allowance; heavy users can run a local model or bring their own key.

Something else?

Ask us at hello@auxo.digital, or see the full FAQ at lalela.auxodigital.africa/faq.