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Best AI note takers without a bot

These record from your own computer instead of sending a bot into the call, so nobody sees an extra participant join. Tell people you're taking notes anyway: consent rules for recording vary by place.

Quick answer Fathom is the top pick, followed by Granola and tl;dv.

Top 10 of 17 that fit, from 17 meeting notes apps. Ranked by how often independent reviewers recommend them.

  1. Fathom

    Top pick

    Fathom by Fathom

    AI notetaker with a free unlimited-recording plan; records with a bot or bot-free on Mac.

    • No bot joins the call
    Price
    Free plan · paid from $16/user/mo
    Works with
    Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Slack huddles
    Works with
    Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Slack huddles
    No bot in the call
    Yes
    In-person meetings
    Yes
    Languages
    38
    Details and alternatives
    Price, checked Oct 26, 2026Free plan · paid from $16/user/moTry Fathom free
  2. Granola

    Granola by Granola

    AI notepad that transcribes calls from device audio, no bot, and fills out your notes.

    • No bot joins the call
    Price
    Free plan · paid from $14/user/mo
    Works with
    Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams
    Works with
    Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams
    No bot in the call
    Yes
    In-person meetings
    Yes
    Languages
    31
    Details and alternatives
    Price, checked Oct 26, 2026Free plan · paid from $14/user/moTry Granola free
  3. tl;dv

    tl;dv by tldx Solutions GmbH

    AI notetaker that records Zoom, Meet and Teams calls with a bot or bot-free desktop app.

    • No bot joins the call
    Price
    Free plan · paid from $18/user/mo
    Works with
    Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Slack huddles
    Works with
    Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Slack huddles
    No bot in the call
    Yes
    In-person meetings
    Yes
    Languages
    30
    Details and alternatives
    Price, checked Oct 26, 2026Free plan · paid from $18/user/moTry tl;dv free
  4. Krisp

    Krisp by Krisp

    Bot-free AI note taker with noise cancellation for Zoom, Meet, Teams and Slack huddles.

    • No bot joins the call
    Price
    From $8/user/mo
    Works with
    Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Slack huddles
    Works with
    Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Slack huddles
    No bot in the call
    Yes
    In-person meetings
    Yes
    Languages
    16
    Details and alternatives
    Price, checked Oct 26, 2026From $8/user/moTry Krisp free
  5. Notion AI Meeting Notes

    Notion AI Meeting Notes by Notion

    AI meeting notes built into Notion pages; captures system audio, no bot. Business plan.

    • No bot joins the call
    Price
    From $20/user/mo
    Works with
    Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams
    Works with
    Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams
    No bot in the call
    Yes
    In-person meetings
    Yes
    Team workspace
    Yes
    Details and alternatives
    Price, checked Oct 26, 2026From $20/user/moGet Notion AI Meeting Notes
  6. Jamie

    Jamie by wespond

    Bot-free AI meeting notes from your device for online and in-person meetings, EU-hosted.

    • No bot joins the call
    Price
    Free plan · paid from $24/user/mo
    Works with
    Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams
    Works with
    Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams
    No bot in the call
    Yes
    In-person meetings
    Yes
    Languages
    80
    Details and alternatives
    Price, checked Oct 26, 2026Free plan · paid from $24/user/moTry Jamie free
  7. Circleback

    Circleback by Circleback AI

    AI meeting notes, action items and automations via a bot, desktop app or mobile app.

    • No bot joins the call
    Price
    Free plan · paid from $15/user/mo
    Works with
    Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Webex, Slack huddles
    Works with
    Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Webex, Slack huddles
    No bot in the call
    Yes
    In-person meetings
    Yes
    Languages
    100
    Details and alternatives
    Price, checked Oct 26, 2026Free plan · paid from $15/user/moTry Circleback free
  8. Fireflies.ai

    Fireflies.ai by Fireflies.ai

    AI notetaker for Zoom, Meet, Teams and Webex with a bot or bot-free desktop capture.

    • No bot joins the call
    Price
    Free plan · paid from $10/user/mo
    Works with
    Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Webex, Slack huddles
    Works with
    Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Webex, Slack huddles
    No bot in the call
    Yes
    In-person meetings
    Yes
    Languages
    100
    Details and alternatives
    Price, checked Oct 26, 2026Free plan · paid from $10/user/moTry Fireflies.ai free
  9. Otter.ai

    Otter.ai by Otter.ai

    AI notetaker that joins Zoom, Meet and Teams calls, or records bot-free from desktop.

    • No bot joins the call
    Price
    Free plan · paid from $8.33/user/mo
    Works with
    Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams
    Works with
    Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams
    No bot in the call
    Yes
    In-person meetings
    Yes
    Languages
    6
    Details and alternatives
    Price, checked Oct 26, 2026Free plan · paid from $8.33/user/moTry Otter.ai free
  10. Avoma

    Avoma by Avoma

    AI meeting assistant with notes, scheduling and conversation intelligence for sales teams.

    • No bot joins the call
    Price
    From $19/user/mo
    Works with
    Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Webex
    Works with
    Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Webex
    No bot in the call
    Yes
    In-person meetings
    Yes
    Languages
    70
    Details and alternatives
    Price, checked Oct 26, 2026From $19/user/moTry Avoma free

Compare the top picks

AppPriceWorks withNo bot in the callIn-person meetingsLanguages
FathomFree plan · paid from $16/user/moZoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Slack huddlesYesYes38
GranolaFree plan · paid from $14/user/moZoom, Google Meet, Microsoft TeamsYesYes31
tl;dvFree plan · paid from $18/user/moZoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Slack huddlesYesYes30
KrispFrom $8/user/moZoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Slack huddlesYesYes16
Notion AI Meeting NotesFrom $20/user/moZoom, Google Meet, Microsoft TeamsYesYes–
JamieFree plan · paid from $24/user/moZoom, Google Meet, Microsoft TeamsYesYes80
CirclebackFree plan · paid from $15/user/moZoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Webex, Slack huddlesYesYes100
Fireflies.aiFree plan · paid from $10/user/moZoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Webex, Slack huddlesYesYes100
Otter.aiFree plan · paid from $8.33/user/moZoom, Google Meet, Microsoft TeamsYesYes6
AvomaFrom $19/user/moZoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, WebexYesYes70

How we picked

We compared 17 meeting notes apps and kept the 17 that fit this guide. We don't test apps ourselves: features and prices come from each app's own site, and the order follows what independent reviewers recommend. No app pays to be listed or placed higher, and whether an app pays us a commission never changes its place.

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How are these apps ranked?

Apps that independent "best of" roundups recommend come first, the most often recommended at the top; the rest follow with the best-known first. Every app listed meets this guide's needs.

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Where do the prices come from?

From each app's own pricing page, on the date shown next to the price. Prices for meeting notes apps change often, so check the vendor's page before you buy.