docs/mintlify/docs-mintlify-mig-tmp/vs-limitless.mdx
Limitless.ai offers an AI-powered pendant and app for recording meetings and conversations. screenpipe provides similar AI memory capabilities but entirely self-hosted and open source.
| feature | screenpipe | limitless |
|---|---|---|
| hardware | uses your existing devices | requires pendant |
| open source | yes (MIT) | no |
| data location | 100% local | cloud-based |
| platforms | macOS, Windows, Linux | iOS, web |
| screen capture | yes | no |
| audio capture | yes | yes |
| self-hosted | yes | no |
use your existing computer, microphone, and webcam. no additional hardware required.
limitless only captures audio. screenpipe captures:
screenpipe runs entirely on your device. no cloud account required.
build custom integrations with the REST API or pipes:
# query your screen data
curl "http://localhost:3030/search?content_type=all&limit=50"
screenpipe handles meetings just as well — configure audio devices in the desktop app settings to capture system audio (meeting apps) and your microphone simultaneously.
| limitless cloud | screenpipe local |
|---|---|
| data on their servers | data on your device |
| internet required | works offline |
| cloud dependency | works offline |
| vendor lock-in | export anytime |
looking for detailed feature comparisons? check out our main comparison pages:
screenpipe captures both screen and audio on your existing devices, while Limitless requires purchasing a pendant and only captures audio. screenpipe is open source, runs entirely locally, and stores all data on your device. Limitless is cloud-based and closed source. screenpipe also offers extensibility through pipes (AI agents) and a full REST API.
no. screenpipe uses your existing computer, microphone, and webcam. no pendant, wearable, or special hardware required. just download the desktop app and start recording.
yes. screenpipe captures system audio (Zoom, Meet, Teams) and your microphone simultaneously, with automatic transcription and speaker identification. configure audio devices in the desktop app settings. unlike Limitless, all transcriptions stay on your device.