Pieces vs stenoai

Pieces is an AI-powered productivity tool that runs locally on your computer, passively capturing research, chats, notes, and meetings into a searchable timeline. Instead of manually saving snippets or notes, Pieces builds context automatically in the background and lets users query their own recent activity by time, topic, person, or tool. It integrates with over 30 applications including Gmail, Slack, VS Code, Claude, and GitHub Copilot, and can generate instant summaries like standup updates, meeting prep notes, and day recaps. Data is stored on-device by default with granular controls to pause or delete captures, and it supports the Model Context Protocol for use with AI coding assistants.

Steno is a highly secure, privacy-first AI notepad and notetaker designed for government and defence sectors. It provides a secure environment for taking notes and storing confidential information. With its AI-powered capabilities, Steno helps users to organize and analyze their notes efficiently.

• Fully automatic capture with no manual note-taking required
• On-device storage by default for privacy
• Wide integration with dev and productivity tools
• Useful summaries for standups and meeting prep

• Highly secure and private
• AI-powered note organization and analysis
• User-friendly interface
• Customizable settings and options

• No permanent free tier, only a 7-day trial requiring a card
• Passive background capture may raise privacy concerns for some users
• Value depends heavily on how many integrated apps you actually use

• Limited availability on certain platforms
• May require additional setup and configuration
• Limited integration with non-secure apps and services