Best AI meeting note takers in 2026

An AI note taker records or listens to a meeting, writes a transcript, and turns it into a summary with action items. Check what your meeting app already includes before you pay for a separate tool.

Already in your meeting app

OptionWorks inCost
ZoomMate (Zoom's AI assistant)Zoom, plus note-taking for other meeting appsFree Zoom Workplace Basic includes limited use (meeting summaries for 3 hosted meetings a month); paid ZoomMate plan adds unlimited AI note-taking
Gemini "Take notes for me" in Google MeetGoogle MeetNeeds an eligible Google Workspace edition or Google AI plan; the meeting organizer must have it
Microsoft TeamsTeamsAI meeting recaps depend on your Microsoft 365 plan and Copilot licensing; ask your admin what your work account includes

Dedicated AI note takers

AppHow it capturesCost
GranolaUses your computer's audio, so no bot joins the call; works with Zoom, Meet, Teams and other apps; Mac, Windows, iPhone and AndroidFree Basic plan; Business $14 per user/mo
Otter.aiJoins Zoom, Meet and Teams calls or records in the appFree Basic plan; Pro $16.99/mo, or $8.33/mo billed yearly
Fireflies.aiJoins your calls as a note-taking assistantFree plan; Pro $18 per seat/mo, or $10/mo billed yearly
FathomJoins your calls and writes AI summariesFree plan; Premium $20/mo, or $16/mo billed yearly
tl;dvRecords, transcribes and summarizes Zoom, Google Meet and Teams callsFree plan; see tl;dv's site for paid plans

How to choose

Tips

Prices are US list prices checked on October 16, 2026 from the vendors' public pages and change often. Always confirm on the official pricing page before you buy. AgentButler has no affiliate deals with any vendor named here.

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