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AI Meeting★★★★★4.8

Fireflies.ai

Best overall AI meeting assistant. 95%+ accuracy, works with all major platforms.

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Apr 9, 2026

AI Meeting★★★★★4.7

Fathom

Best free AI note taker. Unlimited recordings on the free plan, zero friction setup.

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Apr 7, 2026

AI Meeting★★★★★4.5

Otter.ai

Best value for small teams. Real-time transcription and strong Zoom integration.

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Apr 5, 2026

AI Meeting★★★★4.4

tl;dv

Best for async teams. Timestamped highlights and CRM sync make follow-ups fast.

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Apr 3, 2026

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