Best AI Transcription for Meetings
Meeting transcription tools do more than convert speech to text. The best ones join your calls automatically, identify speakers, extract action items, and push summaries to your project management tools. We tested all five across Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams to find which ones actually save you time after the meeting ends.
Otter
From $17/moOtter is the most complete meeting assistant. It joins Zoom, Meet, and Teams calls automatically, generates real-time transcripts with speaker identification, and creates structured summaries with action items. The OtterPilot feature handles note-taking so you can focus on the conversation. The free tier gives you 300 minutes per month, which is enough for most individual users.
Fathom
Free / $32/moFathom stands out by offering genuinely generous free meeting transcription. It records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings with zero time limits on the free plan. The summaries are well-structured with key points and action items. The paid tier adds CRM integrations and team features, but most individuals will find the free plan more than sufficient.
Fireflies
$18/moFireflies goes deeper on team collaboration than any competitor. Every transcript becomes searchable, and you can create clips, share highlights, and track topics across meetings. The AI-powered search lets you ask questions about past conversations. CRM auto-logging saves sales teams hours of manual data entry each week.