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Comprehensive Review of AI Note-Taking Apps

Aug 13, 2024

AI Note Taking Apps Review

Introduction

  • Exploration of AI note-taking apps used in Zoom calls.
  • Apps tested: Otter, Fathom, Fireflies, Nota, Rewatch, and Bubbles.
  • Personal use cases include:
    • Group Zoom calls with "Thriving Creator Society."
    • One-on-one Zoom calls with clients.
    • Personal brainstorming sessions.

Criteria for Evaluation

  1. Ability to share notes with team and clients.
  2. Automation beyond simple transcription.
  3. Interactivity with AI models during or post-call.

App Reviews

Otter

  • Known for providing detailed summaries, action items, and outlines.
  • Includes word-for-word transcript.
  • Offers a chat feature to interact with the AI regarding meeting details.
  • One of the most familiar and preferred apps.

Fireflies

  • Similar output to Otter including overview, action items, and outline.
  • Additional data provided on speaker stats (e.g., speaking time, words per minute).
  • Includes sentiment analysis and AI filters.

Fathom

  • Software-based, rather than a bot joining the call.
  • Offers video scrubbing and highlights/bookmark features.
  • Lacks interactive bot features.

Nota

  • Provides only a partial transcript with limited free access (3 minutes).
  • Requires a payment for full access and functionality.
  • Possibility of creating custom templates for AI note-taking.

Rewatch

  • Provides a recap and action items as a to-do list.
  • Basic transcript and video interface.
  • Lacks interactive features.

Bubbles

  • Presents video with timeline and attempt at summarization.
  • No detection of action items despite clear presence.
  • Limited functionality and interactivity.

Conclusion

  • Otter remains a preferred choice due to familiarity and comprehensive feature set.
  • Fathom shows potential due to its local software and bookmarking feature.
  • Nota's template customization is appealing, but access barriers impede testing.
  • Rewatch and Bubbles currently fall short in features and interaction.

Final Thoughts

  • AI note-taking apps are rapidly evolving; features may change quickly.
  • User feedback is crucial for staying updated on effective tools.
  • Importance of tools that increase productivity and streamline workflows.

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