Head-to-head · Meeting Assistant Software
Fellow vs Tactiq
Fellow leads on 1 check, Tactiq on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFellow · 8.8/10
- Lowest starting priceFellow · $7/user/mo
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Fellow
Fellow scores higher on our rubric for meeting assistant software: 8.8 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.
Fellow is cheaper to start at $7/user/mo against $8/user/mo. On meeting capture, Tactiq gives you Extension where Fellow offers Bot.
Fellow is the better fit for teams wanting broad meeting workflows at low cost. Tactiq is the better fit for browser-extension users needing affordable transcription.
- Fellow fits best
Teams wanting broad meeting workflows at low cost
- Tactiq fits best
Browser-extension users needing affordable transcription
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Side by side
| Feature | Fellow 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Tactiq 8.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.3 |
| Ranking | #2 in Meeting Assistant Software | #7 in Meeting Assistant Software |
| Best for | Teams wanting broad meeting workflows at low cost | Browser-extension users needing affordable transcription |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $7/user/mo (best) | $8/user/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Desktop, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web, macOS, Chrome extension |
| Support | Live chat, Docs | Email, Live chat, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 50+ integrations | 20 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Fellow 0/4 · Tactiq 0/4 | ||
| AI action items | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Decision capture | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Speaker labels | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| CRM integrations | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Meeting capture | Bot | Extension |
| Included meetings | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Fellow is an AI meeting assistant for individuals, teams, and regulated organizations that need more than a transcript. It records or captures meetings, creates searchable transcriptions and summaries, extracts and assigns action items,… Read the review → |
Tactiq is an AI meeting assistant for capturing live transcripts from Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom through a browser extension. It identifies speakers, creates searchable meeting notes, generates summaries and action items, and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Fellow — where it wins
- Free plan includes summaries, transcription, action items, and Ask Fellow
- Supports bot and botless capture, uploads, and 99-language transcription
- Connects calendars, conferencing, CRMs, project tools, and collaboration apps
Where it doesn't
- Team and Business pricing is higher when billed monthly
- Advanced control and security require the Enterprise plan
- Its wide workflow coverage may exceed simple note-taking needs
Tactiq — where it wins
- Real-time transcription with speaker identification
- AI summaries, action items, and transcript questions
- Integrations with Google Docs, Slack, Notion, and more
Where it doesn't
- Meeting capture centers on a browser extension and Mac app
- Unlimited transcripts start with the Pro plan
- Advanced retention and SAML SSO require Business
- Fellow8.8/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A broad meeting workflow suite with a free tier and low-cost annual Team plan.
Visit FellowFull verdict → - Tactiq8.3/10 · Free plan
Affordable browser-based meeting notes with strong AI workflows and a focused platform footprint.
Visit TactiqFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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