Spiik2
MacWhisper
Records meetings locally with no bot, and its direct download can notify you when it detects a meeting, in beta. Summaries go through AI providers you connect.
3
Granola
Captures your microphone and system audio with no bot and detects calls, but doesn't keep the audio and can't import files.
4
Otter
Its desktop app records without a bot and detects live meetings. Pro includes 1,200 minutes a month and 90 minutes per meeting, in 6 languages.
5
Fathom
A bot joins by default, and bot-free audio capture is a beta on Mac. It keeps recordings, transcribes in 7 languages and doesn't import files.
6
Jamie
Runs on your device with no bot and can start on its own. It deletes the audio once the transcript is ready.
The six apps at a glance
| App | Records Mac calls without a bot | Keeps the audio | Detects meetings | Other devices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spiik | Yes | Yes | No, you press record | iPhone, iPad |
| MacWhisper | Yes | Yes | Yes, in beta | Separate iPhone and iPad app |
| Granola | Yes | No | Yes, prompts you | Windows, iPhone, Android |
| Otter | Yes, with its desktop app | Yes | Yes | Windows, iPhone, Android, web |
| Fathom | In beta, audio only | Yes | Its bot joins on its own | Windows, iPhone |
| Jamie | Yes | No | Optional, from your calendar | Windows, iPhone, Android |
What to look for in a Mac meeting recorder
Both sides of the call
A Mac's microphone only hears you. To get the other participants, the app has to capture system audio as well and mix the two. Spiik does this with Mic & System Audio, on macOS 15.2 or later, and asks for screen and system audio recording permission the first time.
A bot, or nothing in the call
A bot is visible to everyone and hosts can block it. Recording from your own Mac adds nothing to the call, which also means it's on you to tell people you're recording and follow local consent rules.
Whether you can listen back
Granola and Jamie delete the audio after transcription, so you only keep the text. Spiik keeps the recording, so you can tap any line to hear it again and check a quote.
Automatic or manual
Automatic meeting detection saves a click, but can also catch calls you didn't mean to keep. Spiik records only when you press record.
See the steps in our guide to recording and transcribing calls on a Mac.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best meeting recorder for Mac?
Spiik is our pick. It records both sides of Zoom, Teams and Google Meet calls with no bot, keeps the audio, labels speakers and builds notes, for $49.99 a year in the US.
Can a Mac record both sides of a Zoom call without a bot?
Yes, with an app that captures system audio as well as the microphone. In Spiik, choose Mic & System Audio before recording, on macOS 15.2 or later.
Which Mac meeting recorders keep the audio?
Spiik, MacWhisper, Otter and Fathom keep recordings. Granola and Jamie delete the audio after transcription.
Does Spiik detect meetings automatically?
No. You start each recording yourself, so nothing is captured by accident.
Sources
Competitor facts come from the public pages below, checked on November 3, 2026. Prices are US prices, change often and can vary by country and offer. We compare price, limits, features and platforms rather than accuracy percentages, because we know of no independent test that covers these apps side by side. Spotted something out of date? Email [email protected] and we will fix it.
- MacWhisper
- MacWhisper: record meetings
- Whisper Transcription (MacWhisper) on the App Store
- Granola pricing
- Security at Granola
- Granola: meeting notifications
- Otter plans and pricing
- Otter desktop app
- Fathom pricing
- Fathom: how bot-free recording works
- Fathom overview
- Jamie pricing
- Jamie: what happens to your data
- Jamie: auto-start recording