Fireflies vs Tactiq.io: The Best AI Note-Taker in 2024?

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13 Sept 202417:49

TLDRIn this video, Alex reviews three AI note-taking tools: Fireflies.ai, Blue Dot, and Tactiq, for use in Google Meet meetings. Fireflies.ai uses a bot to join meetings and record, offering detailed meeting summaries, integrations, and AI-powered features. Blue Dot, bot-free, offers automatic recording and video capture, with insightful meeting analytics. Tactiq provides live transcriptions and multilingual support with simple meeting notes. The video compares the features, pros, and cons of each tool, covering pricing options, integrations, and specific user needs, helping viewers choose the best AI note-taker for 2024.

Takeaways

  • 🔥 Fireflies.ai uses a bot that needs manual admittance into meetings, which some users may find cumbersome.
  • 📅 Fireflies.ai syncs meetings from your Google Calendar and starts recording after being admitted into the meeting.
  • ⏲ Fireflies.ai needs at least 3 minutes in the meeting to generate a transcription.
  • 🎥 Fireflies.ai offers paid features like video recordings and AI-generated summaries using GPT.
  • 💬 Blue Dot records meetings without a bot, making it simpler to set up and avoid explaining to participants.
  • ⏳ Blue Dot does not require a minimum duration for transcription and provides video recordings for free.
  • ✉️ Blue Dot has an AI-generated email feature to quickly follow up on meetings.
  • 💼 Tactiq.io offers live transcription without a bot and supports multiple languages during meetings.
  • 📊 Tactiq.io allows users to highlight key points, add action items, and take live notes directly in the meeting interface.
  • 💵 Fireflies.ai offers a range of pricing tiers, while Blue Dot provides video recording for free with limitations on meeting duration.

Q & A

  • What is the main purpose of Fireflies.ai in a meeting?

    -Fireflies.ai sends a bot to automatically record and transcribe meetings. The bot joins the meeting to capture the conversation, which can later be accessed as a transcript.

  • What are some drawbacks of using Fireflies.ai mentioned in the script?

    -A potential drawback is that users need to manually admit the Fireflies bot into the meeting, which might be time-consuming and require explaining its presence to other participants.

  • How does Blue Dot differ from Fireflies.ai in terms of user experience?

    -Unlike Fireflies.ai, Blue Dot does not require a bot to be admitted into the meeting. It records in the background without needing any manual intervention, making it less intrusive.

  • What is a key feature offered by Fireflies.ai’s paid plan?

    -Fireflies.ai's paid plan offers a GPT-powered meeting summary that highlights important keywords, action items, and an overview of the meeting.

  • Can Blue Dot handle video recordings, and if so, how?

    -Yes, Blue Dot offers free video recording of meetings, including audio, which is highlighted in the transcript. This is available even in its free plan, though with some limitations.

  • How long does Fireflies.ai need to stay in a meeting to generate a transcript?

    -Fireflies.ai needs to be in a meeting for at least 3 minutes to generate a transcript.

  • What advanced feature does Fireflies.ai provide for business users?

    -For business users, Fireflies.ai offers video recording, advanced integrations, and sentiment analysis, tracking the tone of the meeting.

  • What languages can Tactiq transcribe in?

    -Tactiq can transcribe meetings in multiple languages, including French, English, and others. Users can switch between languages during a meeting.

  • What feature does Tactiq offer for handling multi-language meetings?

    -Tactiq allows users to highlight portions of the transcript in different languages, making it easier to understand and translate key points later.

  • Which AI note-taker offers the best free plan for video recording?

    -Blue Dot offers the best free plan for video recording, allowing up to five meetings with video recording for free.

Outlines

00:00

🤖 Introduction to AI Note Takers

Alex introduces the video, where they will explore three AI note-taking tools designed for Google Meet: fireflies.ai, Blue Dot, and Tactic. Alex starts by showing the fireflies.ai homepage, detailing the user interface, including the menu panel, meeting transcriptions, and upcoming meetings synced with Google Calendar. The video aims to review the functionalities of these AI tools, starting with fireflies.ai, highlighting its bot feature that joins and records meetings automatically. This feature can be a double-edged sword, as it requires manual admission, but helps users avoid forgetting to record meetings.

05:00

🔥 Exploring Fireflies.ai Features

Alex delves into fireflies.ai, describing how the AI bot records meetings once admitted and the minimum requirement of three minutes to produce a transcription. They walk through the platform’s meeting panel, showing how to access past meetings, view details like dates and times, and create playlists for organizing meeting transcriptions. Alex also highlights fireflies.ai’s integration capabilities with various platforms, such as Google Meet, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams. The video demonstrates how to end a meeting and retrieve the transcript, emphasizing the flexibility and range of functionalities that make fireflies.ai a comprehensive tool for users needing reliable AI note-taking.

10:01

🔵 Overview of Blue Dot AI Notetaker

The video transitions to the second AI note-taking tool, Blue Dot. Unlike fireflies.ai, Blue Dot does not use a bot, which makes it easier for users who want a more discreet solution. Alex demonstrates how to install Blue Dot through the Chrome Web Store and use it to record Google Meet meetings directly. The tool provides a seamless experience, recording and transcribing the meeting without requiring a minimum duration. Blue Dot also offers additional features, such as an integrated video with the transcript and a customizable template for different meeting types. Users can generate follow-up emails based on the meeting transcript, making it a versatile choice for various professional needs.

15:04

📋 Tactic: The Bot-Free Transcription Tool

Alex introduces Tactic, a Chrome extension that transcribes Google Meet meetings in real-time. Tactic's transcription feature works automatically once the user joins a meeting, providing live transcription and allowing users to take notes or highlight important sections. The extension supports multiple languages and includes an option to add action items and capture screenshots during meetings. Alex highlights the pros and cons, including the lack of audio or video recordings, which might be a downside for users seeking a more comprehensive record of their meetings. However, Tactic excels in providing a simple and interactive experience for those who prioritize live, text-based transcription.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Fireflies.ai

Fireflies.ai is an AI-powered note-taking tool that automatically records and transcribes Google Meet meetings. It uses a bot to join meetings and generate transcripts. The tool integrates with platforms like Zoom, WebEx, and Google Meet. In the video, Fireflies.ai is highlighted for its ability to record meetings automatically, with features like timestamps and the option to create playlists from meeting transcriptions.

💡Bot

In the context of Fireflies.ai, a bot is an automated participant that joins online meetings to record and transcribe the conversation. The bot can be manually admitted or automatically set to join meetings. This bot feature is useful because it ensures meetings are recorded even if the user forgets to manually start recording. However, some may find it intrusive as they need to admit the bot during meetings.

💡Transcription

Transcription refers to converting spoken words in a meeting into text. All three tools—Fireflies.ai, Blue Dot, and Tactiq—focus on providing accurate transcriptions of Google Meet meetings. The video explains how these tools generate text versions of meetings that can later be reviewed. Fireflies.ai requires a minimum of 3 minutes to generate a transcription, while Blue Dot and Tactiq provide real-time transcription without a time minimum.

💡Blue Dot

Blue Dot is another AI note-taker that records Google Meet meetings without requiring a bot. It operates through a Chrome extension, making it less intrusive. The video highlights its bot-free, smooth recording feature, and its ability to process transcriptions and video without requiring a minimum meeting length, unlike Fireflies.ai.

💡Tactiq

Tactiq is a Chrome extension that provides live transcription during Google Meet meetings. It differs from the other tools by offering features like note-taking, language translation, and live transcriptions without using a bot. Tactiq also allows users to pause and resume transcription and interact with the transcribed text during the meeting.

💡Google Meet

Google Meet is the video conferencing platform where all three AI note-takers—Fireflies.ai, Blue Dot, and Tactiq—are tested. The video compares how these tools perform within Google Meet, noting differences in how they record, transcribe, and manage meetings. Google Meet serves as the main platform for the tools’ integration.

💡Meeting Integration

Meeting Integration refers to how these AI tools integrate with various platforms like Google Meet, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams. Fireflies.ai supports a wide range of platforms for recording and transcribing meetings, while Blue Dot and Tactiq primarily focus on Google Meet. Integration is essential as it ensures seamless transcription and recording across multiple platforms.

💡Action Items

Action Items refer to key tasks or follow-ups generated during meetings. Fireflies.ai and Tactiq both have features to highlight and track action items from meeting transcriptions. In the video, Tactiq is shown allowing users to add action items as they transcribe the meeting in real time, which can later be used for post-meeting follow-ups.

💡Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment Analysis is a feature offered by Fireflies.ai that analyzes the tone and emotion of the conversation during meetings. The video shows how this feature breaks down the percentage of positive and negative sentiment in the meeting, providing insights into the mood and dynamics of the conversation.

💡Pricing Plans

Pricing Plans are the cost structures for using Fireflies.ai, Blue Dot, and Tactiq. The video outlines how each tool offers free versions with limited features, as well as paid versions with more advanced features like unlimited recordings, video capture, and additional AI-powered functionalities. Fireflies.ai's pricing includes options for unlimited storage and transcription, while Blue Dot offers free video recording, and Tactiq provides 10 free transcripts per month.

Highlights

Introduction to reviewing three AI note-takers: Fireflies.ai, Blue Dot, and Tactiq.

Fireflies.ai sends a bot to automatically join and record meetings.

A downside of Fireflies.ai is the need to manually admit the bot.

Fireflies.ai integrates with multiple platforms including Google Meet, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and more.

Fireflies.ai offers paid features like a GPT-powered summary and video recording.

Blue Dot does not use a bot, simplifying meeting recording without participant confusion.

Blue Dot automatically starts recording meetings and has no minimum time for generating transcripts.

Blue Dot provides free video recording and audio-transcript synchronization.

Blue Dot offers AI email generation for follow-up emails after meetings.

Tactiq transcribes live meetings directly in a Chrome extension and supports multiple languages.

Tactiq offers note-taking and highlighting features during meetings for better tracking.

Tactiq allows transcription in real time with action items and bullet points.

Pricing comparison: Fireflies offers a free tier with 800 minutes, Blue Dot provides free video for up to five meetings, and Tactiq provides 10 free transcripts.

Fireflies.ai offers unlimited transcription for $19/month, Blue Dot’s Pro plan for $20/month includes unlimited meetings with video, and Tactiq’s Pro version costs $8/month.

Closing thoughts and recommendations on AI note-takers for different user needs.