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Backsight vs Rekody

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Backsight compared with Rekody
DetailBacksight logo BacksightRekody logo Rekody
What it doesit notices what you can't You talk. Rekody types.
StageMVP Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFree Free
PricingRecording and the dashboard are free. Encrypted sync and the agent interface are paid add-ons, available later. Not given
Key features
  • On-device audio transcription that never leaves your device
  • End-to-end encrypted sync between your own devices
  • Pattern detection including themes, repetition, distributions and correlations
  • Weekly and monthly mood and energy tracking
  • Theme distribution analysis over time
  • Accountless operation with encryption keys as identity
  • Unlimited data export as CSV or JSON
  • Works offline
  • Planned MCP server for local agent integration
  • Real-time text streaming as you speak
  • Hold shortcut to dictate, or tap for hands-free mode
  • Works in any app at your cursor
  • No network calls while dictating
  • One native binary, not Electron
  • Low latency ~160ms
  • Requires macOS 13 or later
  • Dictation disabled in password fields for security
  • CLI available via Homebrew
What makes it different
  • No account required; keys are your identity
  • Complete data privacy; company cannot read your records
  • No dark patterns, streaks, guilt or nagging
  • Describes patterns without diagnosis or coaching
  • No account, telemetry, or audio saved by default
  • MIT-licensed open source code you can verify
  • Completely free with no paid upgrades
  • Works fully offline after first setup
  • Real-time streaming text as you speak
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)11 −1 (down) since last check13 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)75
Citation Flow (Majestic)1417
Referring domains (Majestic)1829

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