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Fellow vs MeetingSidekick
Both stand on ai meeting assistants. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Fellow combines meeting capture, recaps and searchable meeting history, with several ways to record. Check the Free plan's lifetime limits and the listed seat caps before choosing a paid tier.
Visit Fellow Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
MeetingSidekick combines browser-based capture with transcripts, summaries, and action items across major meeting platforms. Check its recording allowances, browser requirements, and missing integrations before selecting a plan.
Visit MeetingSidekickThe facts
| Fellow | MeetingSidekick | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Team: $7 a month | Hours pack: $9, paid once |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Maker | Fellow | Not published |
| Website | fellow.ai | meetingsidekick.ai |
| On ai meeting assistants | #1 of 82 | #46 of 82 |
Fellow: what it does well
- Creates summaries, transcripts, decisions and action items.
- Searches notes and transcripts from past meetings.
- Supports botless audio capture on desktop and mobile.
- Offers chat and email support on all plans.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to five notes and recordings per user for life.
- Free plan has a maximum of five seats.
- The 14-day trial workspace downgrades to Free when it ends.
MeetingSidekick: what it does well
- Live transcripts and AI summaries
- Supports four meeting platforms
- Browser-based, with no bot
- Works on web, iOS, and Android
- Free plan includes 2 hours
What to know first
- No calendar integrations
- No CRM or team-workspace integrations
- Desktop capture requires Chrome or Edge
- Users must obtain recording consent
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