What is Tactiq?
Tactiq is a live meeting transcription extension with a free tier designed for solo users and small teams. It sits in the meeting notes category on this directory and is one of the more established options for a manager, PM, or anyone in back-to-back calls. On the product surface, Tactiq handles live transcription with a straightforward UX and the kind of defaults that get most users to a first useful output inside an hour. On the free tier specifically, Tactiq gives you 10 transcripts/mo, live captions, basic AI summary, export to Google Docs/Notion. That is the number that matters — not the marketing copy on the paid page — because the free quota is what determines whether you can ship a real project without paying. Pro at $8/mo (unlimited transcripts, premium AI actions); Team $16.67/user/mo (shared library, integrations). Check the vendor's pricing page for the most current numbers before committing; these plans change more often than vendors advertise. We like Tactiq for chrome extension makes it lightweight — no bot joining your meeting, and recommend it over alternatives when that trait is the deciding factor for your workflow. Where Tactiq falls short: transcripts/mo is quickly consumed by anyone in daily meetings. Read the FAQ below for the most common questions we see about this tool, check the pros and cons for a quick side-by-side with competitors in the same category, and then open Tactiq and try it against one real task — the best signal for whether any tool fits your workflow is always your own first hour with it.
Key features
- Live transcription via Chrome extension
- Highlight key moments during the meeting
- AI summary with Action Items, Decisions, etc.
- Custom AI workflows
- Integrations (Slack, Salesforce, Notion)
- Team-wide meeting library (paid)
Pros and cons
- Chrome extension makes it lightweight — no bot joining your meeting
- Real-time highlighting is faster than reviewing afterward
- Custom AI workflows let you extract fields specific to your team
- 10 transcripts/mo is quickly consumed by anyone in daily meetings
- No recording — transcript and summary only
- Requires active browser tab for the meeting
Pricing
- 10 transcripts/mo
- Basic AI summary
- Export to Docs
- Unlimited transcripts
- Premium AI actions
- Custom workflows
- Shared meeting library
- Integrations
- Admin features
Reviews
FAQ
Is Tactiq really free?
Tactiq has a real free tier: 10 transcripts/mo, live captions, basic AI summary, export to Google Docs/Notion. It's not a disguised trial — the free plan works indefinitely within those limits. If you outgrow it, the paid tier is Pro at $8/mo (unlimited transcripts, premium AI actions).
Do I need a credit card to sign up for Tactiq?
No — the free tier does not require a credit card. Just create an account with email (or the vendor's SSO of choice) and you're in. Check the vendor's signup page for the current flow since some tools occasionally change this.
What's the difference between Tactiq free and paid?
The free plan covers: 10 transcripts/mo, live captions, basic AI summary, export to Google Docs/Notion. The paid plans add: Pro at $8/mo (unlimited transcripts, premium AI actions); Team $16.67/user/mo (shared library, integrations). The biggest jump is usually usage limits — free is enough to evaluate the tool, paid is where production-grade usage lives.
Does Tactiq train on my data?
Most major vendors default free-tier data to be used for product improvement unless you opt out. Paid plans typically offer stronger data controls. Check Tactiq's privacy policy and account settings before uploading anything sensitive.
Can I use Tactiq commercially on the free tier?
Commercial-use rights depend on the plan and the tool — some (like Ideogram, Recraft) allow commercial use on free; others (like Suno) restrict the free tier to personal/non-commercial use. Verify the current terms on Tactiq's pricing or terms page.
How does Tactiq compare to live alternatives?
The main trade-offs are free-tier generosity, model quality, and integration depth. See this directory's Meeting Notes category page for side-by-side comparisons. In short: Chrome extension makes it lightweight — no bot joining your meeting.
Is there a mobile app for Tactiq?
Most modern AI tools in this category ship a web app plus mobile apps (iOS, Android). Check https://tactiq.io for current platform availability and any desktop apps.
What's the catch with Tactiq's free tier?
Typically two things: usage limits (the most useful feature gets rate-limited) and paid-only extras (team features, API access, advanced models). For Tactiq specifically, the main limitation is: transcripts/mo is quickly consumed by anyone in daily meetings.