About Tells me More

Making professional AI-powered transcription accessible to everyone, everywhere.

Our Story

Tells me More was born from a simple frustration: transcription services were either too expensive, required cloud uploads (compromising privacy), or delivered poor quality results. As a developer and student, I spent countless hours manually transcribing lectures and interviews, wishing there was a better way.

When OpenAI released Whisper in late 2022, I saw the opportunity to build something different. A transcription tool that would be:

  • Completely offline - your audio never leaves your Mac
  • Blazing fast - leveraging Apple Silicon's incredible performance
  • Professional quality - accurate enough for real work
  • Accessible - free or affordable for students and professionals alike

After months of development and optimization, Tells me More launched in 2024. What started as a personal project has grown into a tool used by students, podcasters, journalists, researchers, and businesses worldwide.

Our Mission

To democratize access to professional-grade transcription technology. We believe that powerful AI tools shouldn't require expensive subscriptions, cloud dependencies, or privacy compromises. Everyone should have access to tools that help them work smarter and faster.

What Makes Us Different

We're not just another transcription service. Here's what sets Tells me More apart:

  • Privacy-First Architecture: All processing happens locally on your device. No cloud uploads, no data collection, no privacy concerns. Your audio is yours alone.
  • Performance Optimized: We've spent thousands of hours optimizing for Apple Silicon. The result? 15-20× real-time transcription speed on M-series Macs.
  • Real AI Enhancement: Unlike services that just dump raw transcription output, we use advanced language models to intelligently correct errors, add punctuation, and improve readability.
  • Honest Pricing: No hidden fees, no credit systems, no subscription traps. Our free version is truly free with reasonable limits.
  • Open Source Foundation: Built on open-source technologies like Whisper and FFmpeg. We contribute back to the community that made this possible.

Our Values

Privacy First

Your data is your data. We design products that respect your privacy by default, not as an afterthought.

Quality Over Speed

We won't ship features until they meet our quality standards. Fast iteration matters, but user trust matters more.

Accessibility

Advanced technology should be accessible to everyone, regardless of budget or technical expertise.

Transparency

We're honest about what our software does, how it works, and what its limitations are.

User-Focused

Every feature decision starts with asking: "Does this actually help our users get their work done?"

Continuous Improvement

We're always learning, always optimizing, always looking for ways to make the experience better.

The Technology Behind Tells me More

We stand on the shoulders of giants. Tells me More is built using cutting-edge open-source technologies:

  • OpenAI Whisper: State-of-the-art speech recognition model trained on 680,000 hours of multilingual audio
  • Advanced Language Models: For intelligent text correction, punctuation, and formatting
  • Metal GPU Acceleration: Leveraging Apple's graphics APIs for maximum performance on Mac
  • FFmpeg: Industry-standard audio processing for format conversion and preprocessing
  • Core ML & CoreAudio: Native macOS frameworks for efficient, battery-friendly processing

But technology alone isn't enough. We've invested heavily in optimization, testing, and user experience design to make these powerful tools actually useful in real-world workflows.

Note from the developer: Hi, I'm Alessandro Saladino, the creator of Tells me More. I built this tool because I needed it myself - as a student, researcher, and developer, accurate transcription became essential to my workflow. If you have questions, feedback, or just want to chat about AI and transcription technology, feel free to reach out. I read every email.

Our Commitment to You

When you use Tells me More, here's what you can expect from us:

  • Regular Updates: We continuously improve the app with bug fixes, performance enhancements, and new features based on user feedback.
  • Responsive Support: Questions or issues? We're here to help. Real humans, not chatbots.
  • User Privacy: We'll never sell your data, track your usage beyond what's necessary for app functionality, or compromise your privacy for profit.
  • Fair Pricing: As we grow, we're committed to keeping our tool accessible. Premium features will be priced fairly, and free tiers will remain genuinely useful.
  • Community Input: Major feature decisions involve our user community. You help shape the roadmap.

Looking Ahead

We're just getting started. Our roadmap includes Windows and Intel Mac support, real-time transcription, speaker diarization, enhanced export formats, and much more. But we won't lose sight of what matters: building tools that respect your privacy, deliver exceptional quality, and help you get your work done.

Want to stay updated? Follow our progress on the blog or get in touch to share your thoughts.

Join Us on This Journey

Whether you're a student transcribing lectures, a podcaster creating show notes, or a business documenting meetings, we're here to help you work faster and smarter.

Try Tells me More