Jamie and recd both skip the bot. Jamie deletes the audio after transcribing and keeps notes in its EU cloud. recd keeps the audio, transcript and notes in your Google Drive, and records your screen too.
Jamie runs on your computer or phone and writes summaries of online and in-person meetings. recd records on your Mac and saves the audio, transcript and notes to your Drive.
| recd | Jamie | |
|---|---|---|
| Records your screen | Yes | No |
| Records meetings | Yes, both sides, in any call app | Yes, online and in person |
| Sends a bot into your calls | Never | No |
| Where your files live | Your Google Drive | Jamie’s cloud, in the EU; audio deleted |
| Transcribed on your Mac | Yes, with Apple’s speech engine | Not stated |
| AI notes | Yes, written by your own Claude | Summaries, action items and Ask Jamie |
| Runs on | Mac (macOS 26) | Mac, Windows, iPhone, web |
| Free plan | Free while in beta | 10 notes a month, 30 minutes each |
| Paid plan | None yet | Plus from $24/mo |
Jamie prices from www.meetjamie.ai/pricing, checked 20 Oct 2026. Prices change; check theirs before you decide. recd is free while in beta.
Jamie says it deletes audio after transcription. recd saves every recording to your Drive.
Jamie’s free plan covers 10 notes a month, up to 30 minutes each. recd is free while it’s in beta.
Yes. Both record from your computer, so nothing joins the call.
Both skip the bot. Only one keeps the audio and records your screen.
$14/mo vs free in betaSee full comparison → recd vs OtterNothing joins the call, and there’s no 300-minute cap.
Bot by default vs no botSee full comparison → recd vs FirefliesNo bot in the call, and no storage minutes to run out of.
$10/seat vs free in betaSee full comparison →Free while in beta. Your recordings stay in your Google Drive.