Caverno vs SmartMemo

Caverno is a powerful chat client for locally-hosted LLMs. Connect to Ollama, LM Studio, vLLM, or any OpenAI-compatible API endpoint and start chatting — no cloud required. KEY FEATURES • Any OpenAI-Compatible Server Connect to your own LLM running on localhost or your local network. Supports any endpoint that speaks the OpenAI API format. • Tool Calling (MCP Protocol) Extend your AI with real-time tools — web search, calculator, code execution, and more. Caverno uses the Model Context Protocol to let your LLM take actions. • Session Memory Your assistant remembers your preferences, constraints, and context across conversations. Memory is stored locally and fully under your control. • Voice In & Out Speak your messages and have responses read aloud. Configurable speech rate and auto-read options. • Image Attachments Attach photos from your library to include visual context in your conversations. • Multiple Conversations Create, switch, and manage separate chat threads. All conversations are persisted locally. • Assistant Modes Switch between General and Coding modes for different response styles tailored to your task. • Privacy First No account required. No data sent to third parties. All conversations and memory stay on your device — the only network connection is to the server you configure. GETTING STARTED 1. Install an OpenAI-compatible LLM server (Ollama, LM Studio, etc.) 2. Open Caverno and go to Settings 3. Enter your server URL and select a model 4. Start chatting! Caverno is designed for developers, AI enthusiasts, and anyone who wants full control over their AI assistant.

SmartMemo redefines how you capture tasks. Powered by on-device AI, it lets you create TODO items the way that feels most natural — type, speak, or snap a photo. KEY FEATURES: VOICE INPUT • Real-time speech-to-text using Apple Speech framework • Simply tap the mic and speak your task — it's transcribed instantly • Works in Chinese and English PHOTO RECOGNITION • Point your camera at a whiteboard, sticky note, or any text • Apple Vision OCR extracts text in under 2 seconds • MiniCPM-V on-device multimodal AI analyzes the image and suggests a smart TODO description ON-DEVICE AI — 100% PRIVATE • Powered by llama.cpp with Metal GPU acceleration • MiniCPM-V runs entirely on your device — no cloud, no servers, no data leakage • Streaming token output so you see the AI thinking in real time SMART TODO LIST • Color-coded tags: Work, Life, Study, Other • Swipe to delete, tap to complete • Real-time search filtering • Creation source badges (text / voice / photo) PRIVACY FIRST • All AI inference happens locally on your device • No account required, no ads, no tracking Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone who values both productivity and privacy.