If you're looking for an Echo alternative, Talknotes is worth a look. This AI-powered tool transcribes voice recordings into formatted text and can be set to output in a variety of formats, including transcripts, to-do lists and blog posts. It works in more than 50 languages and is available on iOS and Android. You can organize your notes with a markdown editor and export them as PDF, Text or Markdown documents. Talknotes also can be integrated with other tools through Zapier, so it can be used for note-taking and content creation.
Another option is Audionotes. The app converts voice and text notes into structured, actionable text notes and can be integrated with tools like Notion and WhatsApp. It's got flexible note-taking abilities, smart transcripts and multiple service tiers, including a free option. The app is available as a Chrome extension and as a lightweight progressive web app for Android and iOS devices, so you can use it on whatever platform you prefer.
If you're more interested in transcription and summarization of meetings, Fireflies is worth a look. It can be integrated with videoconferencing tools like Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams to record and transcribe speech. The tool can automatically transcribe recordings, summarize meetings and perform AI-powered searches, and it's got collaboration tools and enterprise-level security. That could be useful for improving team productivity and workflow.
Last, Tactiq offers AI-powered meeting help with live transcriptions, speaker-specific summaries and action items. It can be integrated with common videoconferencing tools and works in more than 30 languages, so it's good for remote teams. Tactiq also lets you customize AI actions and reuse prompts, which can help you get more out of your meetings.