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4Minitz vs HyNote
Both stand on action item tracking software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Self-hostedWeb
4Minitz brings agendas, minutes, and follow-up actions into a self-hosted meeting workflow. Teams should account for deployment and administration, as well as the risk of losing unsynced offline edits if they close the browser or tab.
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Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+2
HyNote combines transcription and note generation with study, publishing, and calendar features. The 120-minute session cap applies even to the Unlimited plan, and mobile use is cloud-based and requires internet.
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| 4Minitz | HyNote | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | Android, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Pro: $6.66 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | 4minitz.com | hynote.ai |
| On action item tracking software | #1 of 26 | #2 of 26 |
4Minitz: what it does well
- Free and open-source under the MIT License
- Tracks actions and topics across meetings
- Searches topic history and full text
- Supports Docker deployment
What to know first
- Requires self-hosting
- Closing a tab before offline changes sync can lose them
- Attachment size and file types depend on administrator settings
HyNote: what it does well
- Transcribes in more than 50 languages.
- Offers over 30 professional templates.
- Exports to Google Docs and Notion.
- Includes study and publishing tools.
What to know first
- Sessions have a 120-minute maximum.
- Mobile use requires an active internet connection.
- Mac app requires macOS 14 or later.
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