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AI Meeting Assistant

We test and rate every AI meeting assistant across 10 criteria. Every major AI meeting assistant, tested and rated across 10 criteria so you can find the right fit.

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20
Products Reviewed
10
Rating Criteria
1yr+
Of Testing
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Our Highest-Rated Picks

1

Hedy

Editor's Pick On-Device

AI meeting coach with on-device privacy and real-time intelligence

The most privacy-focused AI meeting assistant with unmatched on-device processing and real-time coaching.

4.7
2

Otter.ai

Cloud

Real-time transcription and collaboration for teams

A solid cloud-based option for teams who prioritize collaboration features over privacy.

4.3
3

Fireflies.ai

Cloud

AI meeting assistant with CRM integration and conversation intelligence

Best for sales teams who need deep CRM integration and conversation analytics.

4.2
4

Fathom

Cloud

Free AI meeting assistant with instant summaries

The best free option for individuals who want simple, no-fuss meeting notes.

4.1
5

Granola

On-Device

The AI notepad for people in back-to-back meetings

An excellent Mac-native option that blends manual note-taking with AI, but limited by platform support.

4.0
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On-device processing
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Mac Users
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Enterprise
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