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Fellow vs StenographAI
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.
Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+4
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 LinuxMacWindows
StenographAI combines desktop recording, local processing, transcription, and meeting queries under an open-source free plan. Check operating-system requirements and whether sending transcripts to an optional provider fits your workflow.
Visit StenographAIThe facts
| Fellow | StenographAI | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Team: $7 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Maker | Fellow | Not published |
| Website | fellow.ai | stenoai.co |
| On ai meeting assistants | #1 of 82 | #30 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.
StenographAI: what it does well
- Captures microphone and system audio without a meeting bot
- Transcribes in 99 languages
- Generates summaries, topics, and action items
- Stores recordings and transcripts locally
- Free plan has no usage limits
What to know first
- Intel Macs are unsupported
- Windows support is listed as alpha
- External AI providers receive transcripts and typed notes when configured
- Google Calendar access is read-only
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