Why this tool
The lowest-friction meeting assistant available. Install once, forget it exists, and get perfect notes after every call. Free tier is genuinely usable.
Editorial summary
Decision guidance
Verified Feb 2026. Free plan (unlimited recordings). Premium $19/mo.
When not to use
Limited analytics and no cross-meeting intelligence. If you need to search across months of conversations, Fireflies or Otter are better fits.
- Strongest area: UX polish
- Watch area: Pricing sanity
Confidence
How sure are we?
High — 85/100
- Strong fit for the stated use case.
- Recently reviewed data increases confidence.
- Strong evidence across score areas and recent checks.
Workflow fit
Workflow placement
Capture
Capture work for Delivery & Reporting.
Deliver
Get first value in 5 min setup.
Connect
Connect with 4 integrations.
Integrations
Compatibility snapshot
CRM & Sales
HubSpotClient ManagementAll-in-one CRM with email sequences, meeting scheduling, and pipeline automation.
SalesforceClient ManagementSync CRM contacts, deals, and pipeline data for end-to-end client tracking.
HubSpotClient ManagementAll-in-one CRM with email sequences, meeting scheduling, and pipeline automation.SalesforceClient ManagementSync CRM contacts, deals, and pipeline data for end-to-end client tracking.Communication
SlackTeam CommunicationReal-time messaging for client channels, updates, and workflow notifications.
Productivity
NotionKnowledge ManagementWorkspace for project wikis, deliverable tracking, and shared knowledge bases.
NotionKnowledge ManagementWorkspace for project wikis, deliverable tracking, and shared knowledge bases.Similar tools
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