Free picks
7 Best Free AI Meeting Note-takers
AI note-takers record your calls, write the transcript and pull out summaries and action items, so you can listen instead of typing. All of these have a free plan to start with.
Short answer
Our top picks for free AI meeting note-takers are Otter.ai, Fireflies.ai and Granola. All 7 picks on this list have a free plan.
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The list
Every pick is free or has a usable free plan. Pricing and features change, so check each tool's own site before you commit.
- 1
Live transcription and searchable notes for every meeting.
Why it stands out: Real-time transcript you can search
Best for Professionals, Students, Teams · Web App
- 2
Records, transcribes and summarises your meetings automatically.
Why it stands out: Searchable archive of every call
Best for Teams, Managers, Professionals · AI Tool
- 3
AI meeting notes that build on what you already typed.
Why it stands out: No awkward bot in the call
Best for Professionals, Managers, Freelancers · Desktop App
- 4
Free AI notetaker for meetings you would rather not rewatch.
Why it stands out: Free plan covers unlimited recordings
Best for Remote Workers, Managers, Freelancers · AI Tool
- 5
AI meeting notes, summaries and searchable work knowledge.
Why it stands out: Automatic notes and action items
Best for Professionals, Teams, Managers · AI Tool
- 6
AI meeting notes that are actually useful.
Why it stands out: Excellent AI summarization quality for diverse meeting types.
Best for Professionals, Managers, Teams · AI Tool
- 7
A Windows macro recorder you can read and edit, with image anchors and an AI assistant.
Why it stands out: Macros are readable, editable scripts
Best for Professionals, Small Businesses, Personal Use · Windows App
Frequently asked questions
- Which of these free AI meeting note-takers is the top pick?
- Otter.ai is our first pick. Live transcription and searchable notes for every meeting. Otter.ai has a free plan, with paid plans that unlock more features or usage.
- Are all of these AI meeting note-takers free?
- Every pick is free to start. 0 picks are completely free, and 7 have free plans with paid upgrades for more features or usage.
- Which ones are easiest for beginners?
- Otter.ai, Fireflies.ai and Granola are rated beginner-friendly in our directory, along with 4 other picks.
- What platforms do these tools run on?
- The most common platforms are Web (5 of 7 picks), Cross-Platform (4) and Chrome (3). Check each tool's page for its full list of platforms.
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