Tactiq

Real-time transcription tool that runs as a Chrome extension or native Mac app during Google Meet, Zoom, and Teams calls.

Pricing Free / Pro $12/mo monthly ($8 annual) / Team $20 monthly ($16.67 annual) / Business $40 monthly ($29.17 annual) / Enterprise custom

Category Notetakers & Recording

Tactiq scorecard

How we grade

B+ 78/100

Overall grade

Lightweight botless extension popular with individual users.

Idea B+ Botless Chrome extension capture is a distinct approach.

Brand B Well known among Meet and Zoom power users.

Product B Lightweight and quick, less reliable than bot capture.

Market fit B+ Suits individuals wanting fast in-browser transcripts.

Adoption B+ Large extension install base and steady momentum.

Features B Real-time transcripts and flexible AI prompts, Chrome and Mac.

Security B SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR, and HIPAA listed.

Value B+ Free tier and low Pro price suit individual users.

Strengths & limitations

Strengths

+No bot; works from a Chrome extension
+Lightweight and unobtrusive
+Flexible AI prompt customization

Limitations

–Free plan capped at 10 transcripts per month
–Dependent on browser audio capture
–Less reliable than bot-based recording

What makes Tactiq different

Tactiq takes a lightweight approach as a Chrome extension rather than a bot. It captures transcripts in real time directly in your browser, which means no bot joins and no app installation required. Quick AI prompts transform transcripts into any format.

Follows our review methodology

· Last reviewed October 2026