ExtraBrain AlternativesAudio Transcription Tools and other similar apps like ExtraBrain

ExtraBrain is described as 'Free desktop AI interview and meeting copilot for Mac. It helps engineers, candidates, students, founders, and meeting leads follow live conversations with transcription, screen-aware context, structured prompts, question generation, on-device AI where hardware' and is a audio transcription tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to ExtraBrain for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Web-based, SaaS and Google Chrome apps. The best ExtraBrain alternative is anarlog, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ExtraBrain are Granola, Trace: Meeting Transcripts, Biscotti and Otter.ai.

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  1. anarlog icon
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    anarlog is the open-source, privacy-first, local-first alternative to Granola AI. Take notes during private meetings, turn them into editable summaries, and keep your local meeting data and AI stack under your control.

    55 anarlog alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Windows
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  2. Granola icon
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    AI-driven notepad transcribes meetings from computer audio, blends user notes with intelligent transcription, refines details after meetings, works on any operating system, and offers customizable templates to suit team workflows and recurring events for detailed capture.

    111 Granola alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android
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  3. Trace captures your microphone and system audio, transcribes locally on your Mac, and hands you a markdown transcript with flagged moments inline.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    Biscotti is a private and free meeting recorder for macOS. It records your meetings and turns them into accurate, speaker-labeled transcripts and summaries. No cloud. No bot joining your call. No subscription.

    52 Biscotti alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Source Available

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    • Mac
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  5. Otter.ai icon
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    An intelligent note-taking solution that records, transcribes, and shares English voice conversations. Otter.ai is versatile for meetings, lectures, journalist interviews, offering features like speaker ID, inline photos, playback with word highlighting, calendar integration, and easy group collaboration.

    269 Otter.ai alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  6. Logue icon
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    Privacy-first AI meeting notes & writing assistant for Mac — on-device transcription, smart minutes, action items & 60+ writing modes, running entirely on Apple Silicon.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
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  7. Real-time AI copilot that helps candidates ace live interviews across Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and async video platforms.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  8. Craqly icon
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    AI coaching assistant that listens to your live calls and shows real-time suggestions on the side of your screen — built for sales calls, coding interviews, and high-stakes meetings.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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  9. Meetily icon
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    Open-source Rust based AI meeting assistant with Parakeet/Whisper live transcription, speaker diarization, and Ollama summarization. 100% local processing. No cloud required.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  10. Coadeo icon
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    Offers real-time transcription with over 95% accuracy in 12+ languages, instant AI answers, and automatic notes. Stays hidden during screen sharing, works on Windows and macOS, compatible with any audio app, stores notes securely with end-to-end encryption.

    108 Coadeo alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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  11. Cluely icon
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    Cluely is a completely undetectable desktop assistant that sees your screen and hears your audio.

    14 Cluely alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  12. LockedIn AI icon
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    Versatility for All Online Interactions Whether conducting an interview or any other professional meeting, LockedIn AI's tools enhance communication, ensuring clarity and confidence.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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