Hi HN!
I'm nghialuong, 12 years in tech. Built this native macOS transcription app because existing solutions send your audio to the cloud, and I value privacy.
I'm torn on direction: Should I stick to privacy-first and never compromise, or add optional cloud transcription (like Whisper API) for better accuracy while keeping local as default?
The tradeoff is clear - local means decent accuracy, cloud means better results but breaks the privacy promise.
What matters more to potential users: peace of mind that audio stays on-device, or best possible transcription quality? Is there a sustainable market for privacy-focused tools, or do most people prioritize accuracy over privacy?
Would love your thoughts on this positioning dilemma.
I'm torn on direction: Should I stick to privacy-first and never compromise, or add optional cloud transcription (like Whisper API) for better accuracy while keeping local as default?
The tradeoff is clear - local means decent accuracy, cloud means better results but breaks the privacy promise.
What matters more to potential users: peace of mind that audio stays on-device, or best possible transcription quality? Is there a sustainable market for privacy-focused tools, or do most people prioritize accuracy over privacy?
Would love your thoughts on this positioning dilemma.