Choose a replacement by how it joins your calls and where it keeps the recordings. Some tools send a bot into the meeting, some run as a desktop app with no bot, and some work from a browser extension. Then check note accuracy on your own calls, with your own accents and jargon, before you switch.
Do you want a bot sitting in your meetings, or not? It sounds like a small detail, but it's the first thing clients notice and the first thing that splits AI note takers into different camps. If you're moving away from Amie, here are eight tools for anyone who wants meetings recorded, summarised and searchable, in no particular order.
Bot, app or extension: how each tool hears the call
Amie's homepage presents it as an AI personal assistant that turns meeting notes into automated workflows, handling meetings, summaries and to-dos. That's a helpful aim, but before workflows come three plainer questions.
How does the tool join or record the meeting? A visible bot is clear to everyone but can feel intrusive on client calls, while a desktop app or browser extension is quieter but needs the right setup on your own machine. Where are the recordings and transcripts stored, and who on your team can see them? And how accurate are the notes on your own calls, with your accents, product names and industry terms? A summary that gets a client's name wrong isn't one you can send.
Tools in this category split by who they're built for and how much you set up yourself. Some are personal notepads, others are team libraries with sharing and coaching built in. Run the same real meeting through each before you decide.
Note takers listed A to Z
Alphabetical and in no particular order. Each description reflects what the vendor says about its own tool.
Fathom
Best for: Individuals and sales teams on Zoom, Google Meet or Teams who want calls captured, transcribed and summarised; the vendor says it's free for individuals.
Grain
Best for: Growing customer-facing teams who want meeting summaries, account insights and coaching suggestions, in a product the vendor calls easy to use.
Granola
Best for: People in back-to-back meetings who'd rather not have a bot join; the vendor describes an AI notepad holding notes, actions and memory.
Krisp
Best for: Remote workers on noisy lines who want noise cancellation and an AI note taker together, plus accent tools the vendor lists.
Notta
Best for: Researchers and interviewers transcribing meetings, interviews or recordings, with summaries and action plans the vendor says it generates.
Read AI
Best for: Busy professionals who want meeting summaries and transcripts searchable across many apps, devices and desktop, as the vendor lists them.
Tactiq
Best for: Anyone who wants a transcript building live during Google Meet, Zoom or Teams calls, with notes and action items ready at the end, per the vendor.
tl;dv
Best for: Teams who record, transcribe and summarise Zoom, Meet and Teams calls and share the results, which the vendor frames around collaboration.
Quick comparison of meeting note tools
| Tool | Kind of tool | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Fathom | AI notetaker | Zoom, Meet and Teams calls with CRM updates for teams |
| Grain | AI notetaker for teams | Growing teams wanting summaries, account insights and coaching |
| Granola | AI notepad | Back-to-back meetings without a bot joining the call |
| Krisp | Voice AI for meetings | Noise cancellation with an AI note taker attached |
| Notta | AI transcription and notes | Transcribing meetings, interviews and uploaded recordings |
| Read AI | Notetaker and search | Summaries and search across many apps and devices |
| Tactiq | Live transcription extension | Live transcripts and summaries on Meet, Zoom and Teams |
| tl;dv | AI notetaker for teams | Recording and summarising calls for team collaboration |
Grouped by the meetings you run
Sales and customer calls
Grain and Fathom lean towards customer-facing teams, with summaries, account insights or CRM updates that help after a sales or success call.
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Teams that share meeting knowledge
tl;dv and Read AI focus on recording, summarising and making meetings searchable across a team, so people who missed a call can catch up.
No bot in the room
Granola works as a notepad without a meeting bot, which suits people who'd rather keep calls feeling personal.
Live transcripts in the browser
Tactiq builds a transcript live while the call runs on Meet, Zoom or Teams.
Audio quality and recordings
Krisp starts from noise cancellation and adds note taking on top, while Notta handles interviews and uploaded recordings as well as live meetings.
Advice on choosing a meeting note taker
Run the same real meeting through two or three tools, ideally one with a bot and one without, and read the summaries side by side. You'll see quickly which one gets names, numbers and decisions right on your calls, and which one your colleagues and clients are comfortable with.
Think about who needs the notes, too. If it's only you, a personal notepad is plenty. If sales managers, colleagues or clients need them, sharing, search and CRM links matter more. For a wider comparison, see my guide to the best AI note takers, and if you mainly need transcripts without the extras, my list of free transcription software covers that side.
Settle consent and storage before anyone presses record
- Recording and consent rules vary by country and sector, so check what your regulator expects before you record calls.
- Tell people at the start of each call that notes are being recorded, and offer to switch it off.
- Find out where recordings and transcripts are stored and how long they're kept.
- Decide who on your team can see which meetings, especially client and HR calls.
- Check how to delete a recording if someone asks you to.
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Frequently asked questions
Do AI note takers need a bot to join the meeting?
Not always. Some send a bot into the call, while others record from a desktop app or browser extension. Choose based on how comfortable your clients and colleagues are with a visible bot.
Are AI meeting notes accurate?
They're usually good on clear audio, but accents, cross-talk and industry terms can trip them up. Test on your own calls before you rely on the summaries.
Is it legal to record meetings with an AI note taker?
Recording and consent rules vary by country and sector. Tell people you're recording, and check with your regulator or a legal adviser if you're unsure.
Can AI note takers update my CRM?
Some can push summaries and action items into a CRM, which suits sales teams. Check which CRMs each tool connects to before you switch.
Can I use an AI note taker for interviews or recorded files?
Some tools transcribe uploaded recordings as well as live meetings, which helps for interviews and research. Check that file uploads are supported if you need them.
