Tactiq

Real-time transcriptions in multiple languages across online meeting platforms. Tactiq is a Chrome extension that provides real-time transcription for meetings on Google Meet, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams without any bot joining the call. It captures live transcripts with speaker identification, generates AI summaries and action items, and lets you ask custom questions about the content, all to help you stay focused and turn discussions into actionable steps. I think it's especially handy for teams juggling multiple calls a day, as it supports over 60 languages and integrates with tools like Slack and Notion for seamless sharing. Tactiq offers a free plan forever with no credit card needed, giving you 10 transcripts per month and 5 AI credits for summaries or questions. It's great for light users or testing, but if you need unlimited transcripts, the Pro plan kicks in at $8 per user monthly when billed annually. From what I've seen in recent reviews, most folks start free and upgrade only when they hit those limits during busy weeks. Head to the Chrome Web Store, search for Tactiq, and add the extension, then sign up with your Google account or a magic link. Once installed, join a meeting on Google Meet, Zoom, or Teams in your browser, and the transcription panel pops up automatically, you can tweak settings like language or notifications right there. Users on Reddit often say it takes under two minutes to set up, and the help center has quick guides for first-timers, which makes the whole process feel straightforward even if you're not super techy. It integrates directly with all three via your browser for live captions and transcripts. For Zoom and Teams, it pulls from built-in captions without recording audio, and there's a beta desktop app for macOS Zoom users. One X user mentioned it shines in mixed-language Teams calls, but note it works best in browser mode, not always the desktop apps, so you might need to switch if you're on the native client. Tactiq doesn't record or store audio at all, it only processes real-time text transcripts that stay in your browser or Google Drive if you choose. It's GDPR and HIPAA compliant, with SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certifications, and you control notifications to attendees. Reviews on G2 highlight this no-bot approach as a big privacy win compared to tools like Otter.ai, though some enterprise users double-check the OpenAI integration settings to disable AI features if needed. Accuracy is solid for clear audio in English, often matching or beating mid-tier Whisper models per benchmarks, with speaker ID helping sort things out. It supports 60+ languages, but users on Trustpilot note occasional glitches in accents or noisy Spanish sessions, so you might edit transcripts post-meeting. Recent 2025 reviews say it's reliable 90% of the time for professional calls, and the live preview lets you catch errors on the fly.