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Head-to-head comparison

Onyx vs Buzz

Compare Onyx and Buzz side by side across pricing, features, ratings, pros, cons, best-fit use cases, and alternatives.

Feature comparison

Feature
Onyx
Buzz
Category
enterprise-search
transcription
Pricing
Free plan
Free
Free plan
API access
Mobile app
Browser extension
Team collaboration
Custom training
Self-hosted option
Offline mode
Multi-language support

Onyx pros and cons

Open-source and MIT-licensed with free self-hosting
40+ connectors to common workplace apps
Model-agnostic, works with any LLM
Granular access controls and data residency
Self-hosting requires engineering effort to deploy and maintain
Less polished onboarding than turnkey SaaS
No native mobile app

Buzz pros and cons

Runs fully offline on your own machine, keeping audio private
Permissive MIT license
Handles files, YouTube links, and live microphone transcription
Exports to TXT, SRT, and VTT, with speaker identification and a watch-folder option
Accuracy and speed depend on the Whisper model size and your hardware; larger models need a capable GPU
Whisper's translation feature outputs English, so it is not a general any-to-any translator
Installers are unsigned, so Windows and macOS show security warnings on first run

Which one should you choose?

Best overall signal
Buzz

Selected using Toolglade popularity signals such as views and votes.

Best value signal
Onyx

Selected using free-plan availability and engagement signals.

Best for

Onyx

  • teams
  • enterprise
  • Engineering-capable teams
  • Security and privacy-focused organizations
  • Companies avoiding vendor lock-in

Buzz

  • personal
  • creators

FAQ

Is Onyx better than Buzz?

It depends on your use case. Compare category fit, pricing, feature availability, and ratings before choosing.

Which tool has a free plan?

Onyx and Buzz offer a free plan based on current Toolglade data.

Where can I find alternatives?

View Onyx alternatives or view Buzz alternatives.