Kolasys next to the tools you know
A plain table, no spin. Where we aren’t sure about another product, we say “check their site” rather than guess.
At a glance
Every product here is a reasonable choice. The right one depends on how you meet.
| Kolasys AI | Granola | Otter | Fireflies | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joins your call as a bot | Only if you send one. It’s optional. | No. It records from your device. | Yes. Its assistant can join Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams calls. | Yes. Its notetaker joins your calls. |
| Records without a bot | Yes: Mac, iPhone and Apple Watch record on your device. | Yes, from its apps. | Yes, recording in person from its mobile apps. | Check their site |
| Apps | Mac, iPhone, Apple Watch and web. No Windows or Android app. | Desktop and iPhone apps. Check their site for the current list. | Web, iPhone and Android. Check their site for the current list. | Web, iPhone and Android. Check their site for the current list. |
| Free plan | Yes: 3 meetings a month, forever. | Check their site | Yes, with monthly limits. Check their site for the current limits. | Yes, with limits. Check their site for the current limits. |
| Pricing model | Flat: Pro $9.99/mo or $99/yr; Team $8.99/seat (min 3). No AI credits. | Per-user subscription. Check their site for prices. | Per-user subscription tiers. Check their site for prices. | Per-seat subscription tiers. Check their site for what each includes. |
| Apple Watch app | Yes: records on the watch (phone not needed), a watch-face complication, notes on your wrist. | Check their site | Check their site | Check their site |
| MCP server for AI assistants | Yes: app.kolasys.ai/api/mcp with an API key. | Check their site | Check their site | Check their site |
| New meetings private by default | Yes: new meetings are Only me until you share them. | Check their site | Check their site | Check their site |
| Imports from other notetakers | Fireflies, Otter, Fathom and Read AI. | Check their site | Check their site | Check their site |
Competitor details come from their public materials as of October 2026 and may have changed. Product names belong to their owners. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
Side by side, one at a time
Kolasys vs Granola
Granola and Kolasys both record from your own device instead of sending a bot. The differences are in platforms, the watch, pricing and how teams share.
Read the comparisonKolasys vs Otter
Otter is one of the longest-running transcription tools. Its assistant can join your calls; Kolasys records from your own device by default and sends a bot only when you ask.
Read the comparisonKolasys vs Fireflies
Fireflies is built around a notetaker that joins your calls. Kolasys records from your Mac, iPhone or Apple Watch without joining, and keeps the bot as an option.
Read the comparisonStart free — 3 meetings a month, no card
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