Spiik| Test | Spiik Pro | Elsewhere |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly minute cap | No monthly cap | 1,200 on Otter Pro and Plaud Pro, 1,800 on Notta Pro |
| Length per recording | 2.5 hours, no limit with local transcription on Mac | 90 minutes on Otter Pro, 5 hours on Notta Pro, 10 hours on TurboScribe |
| Bot in your calls | None | A bot joins by default on Fathom and Fireflies, and Otter's assistant joins calls |
| Keep your audio | Yes, tap any line to replay | Granola deletes audio after transcription |
| Works offline | Yes on a Mac with Apple silicon | MacWhisper, Whisper Notes and Aiko can run offline |
| Languages | 100+ | 6 on Otter, 58 on Notta, 100+ on Fireflies |
1. Does it cap your monthly minutes?
This is the limit people run into first. A plan that looks cheap can stop working in your busiest week. Look for "unlimited" or "no monthly cap", and check that it applies to uploads and AI summaries as well: Notta Pro caps those separately, at 100 each per month.
2. How long can one recording be?
A separate limit, and easy to miss. Otter Pro stops a conversation at 90 minutes, which is short for a seminar or a long interview. Spiik transcribes up to 2.5 hours in the cloud, and any length with local transcription on a Mac.
3. Does a bot join your calls?
A note-taking bot is visible to everyone, and hosts can block it. Some people also talk less freely when they see one. If that matters to you, look for capture from your own device. You should still tell people when you're recording.
4. Do you keep the audio?
Transcripts mishear names and numbers. If the app keeps your audio, you can tap the line and check. If it deletes the audio, the transcript is all you'll ever have.
5. Can it work offline?
Most AI note takers upload your audio. If some recordings can't leave your device, look for local transcription, and check whether its limits differ from the cloud version. On Spiik, local mode needs a Mac with Apple silicon and a one-time 3 GB download. Here's how Spiik handles your audio.
6. Does it work in your language?
Check the transcription languages, not the languages of the app's menus. If you work across languages, check for translation as well.
Then try it on a real recording
We know of no independent test that compares accuracy across all these apps. Try a real recording in your language, with your background noise, during a free trial. Spiik's yearly plan includes a 7-day free trial.
Frequently asked questions
What should I look for in an AI note taker?
Check for monthly minute caps, length per recording, whether a bot joins your calls, whether you keep the audio, whether it works offline, and how many languages it supports.
What is the best AI note taker?
Spiik is our pick. It has no monthly minute cap, no bot in your calls, keeps your audio, works in more than 100 languages, and can transcribe offline on a Mac, for $49.99 a year in the US.
Sources
Competitor facts come from the public pages below, checked on October 31, 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.