Makes it difficult to contribute meaningfully during discussions.
Benefits of Using Note-Taking Tools
Grain.com
Connects to calendar and records meetings.
Automatically shares notes to Slack.
Provides a complete transcription of calls.
Key features:
AI notes
Custom AI notes
Timeline showcasing who spoke and summary.
Ability to add comments and highlights.
Integrates with Slack for follow-up actions.
Pricing:
$5/month for unlimited meetings (basic plan).
Higher level integrations on business and enterprise plans.
Tactic
Works as a Chrome extension, more discreet.
Lets you reference past conversations during meetings.
Integration features:
Google Meet, Zoom, Webex, Google Drive.
Recurring meeting connections.
Highlights action items and decisions automatically.
Can generate agendas based on past meeting transcripts.
Pricing:
$8/month for unlimited meetings.
Fireflies AI
Similar functionality to Grain, joins calls as another participant.
Key features:
Mobile app for transcription on the go.
CRM, Zapier, and Slack integrations.
Pricing:
$10/month for pro version with unlimited storage.
Unlimited storage on business plan.
Most popular among teams.
Conclusion
All three tools—Grain, Tactic, and Fireflies AI—offer similar key functional benefits for enhancing meeting productivity and making note-taking less intrusive.
Personal preferences may drive choice between these tools based on factors like pricing, specific integrations, and additional features like mobile apps.
The overall goal is to reduce the burden of manual note-taking and allow for more active and engaged participation in meetings.