Shadow Alternatives

If you're looking for a Shadow alternative, Otter is another option. It uses AI to transcribe meetings in real-time, record audio, take notes on slides, identify action items and create meeting notes. It works with Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams, so you can join meetings and share notes easily. Otter has a variety of pricing tiers depending on your needs, including a free option with 300 minutes of transcription per month.

Another good option is MeetGeek, which records and transcribes meetings automatically in more than 30 languages. It can create AI-generated meeting notes based on topics discussed, conversation details and action items, and includes a searchable archive of meeting notes. MeetGeek integrates with Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook and more than 2,000 other apps through Zapier, so it can work with a variety of team members.

Fathom is another option. It supports multiple video conferencing tools and languages, transcribing and summarizing meetings in under 30 seconds. Fathom lets you share specific clips from meetings and sync summaries and tasks with CRM systems. It costs $19 per user per month, with a free version for limited use, so it should be within reach of most budgets.

If you want a more full-featured option, Avoma offers AI Meeting Assistant features that can automate much of the meeting process, including transcription, summarization and analysis. It integrates with common tools like Calendar, Conferencing, Dialer and CRM, and offers a 14-day free trial. Avoma can be used by organizers, leaders and others, since it can help optimize meetings and improve collaboration.