Tactiq

Tactiq keeps things simple. It is a Chrome extension that captures real-time transcriptions from Google Meet and Zoom meetings directly in your browser. There is no bot joining your call, no desktop app to install, and no complex setup process. You install the extension, join a meeting, and Tactiq starts capturing the transcript in a side panel. For users who want lightweight meeting transcription without committing to a full-featured platform, Tactiq delivers exactly that.

The extension uses the existing closed captions in Google Meet and Zoom, which means it is capturing the captions generated by the platform rather than processing audio independently. This approach has trade-offs: the transcription quality depends on the underlying platform’s caption engine, but it also means no additional audio processing is happening and no bot is needed. After the meeting, Tactiq uses AI to generate summaries, extract action items, and allow you to ask questions about the conversation.

Tactiq appeals to a specific audience: individuals who use Chrome as their primary browser, attend meetings mostly on Google Meet or Zoom, and want a lightweight transcription tool without the overhead of a full meeting intelligence platform. It does this well and at a reasonable price point, making it a practical choice for freelancers, students, and individual contributors.

Key Features

Tactiq captures real-time transcriptions directly within Chrome during Google Meet and Zoom meetings. The extension displays a live transcript in a side panel while you are in the meeting. AI generates post-meeting summaries, action items, and key highlights. You can search across past meeting transcripts and export notes to Google Docs, Notion, and other tools. Custom AI prompts let you tailor the summary format. The extension also supports saving and sharing specific transcript segments.

Pricing

Tactiq’s free plan includes 5 AI credits per month for summaries and basic transcription. The Pro plan at $12 per month provides unlimited AI credits, advanced export options, and custom prompts. There is no enterprise tier, which limits Tactiq’s appeal for larger organizations. The pricing is competitive for what is essentially a lightweight Chrome extension, and the Pro plan offers good value for individual users who use it daily.

Privacy & Security

Tactiq’s privacy model is somewhat unique in that it captures platform-generated captions rather than processing raw audio. This means Tactiq is not receiving your actual meeting audio; it is working with text that has already been processed by Google or Zoom. The captions and AI-generated content are processed through Tactiq’s cloud services. While this approach may be less invasive than tools that capture and upload raw audio, the meeting content still passes through third-party infrastructure. Users handling sensitive conversations should be aware that their transcript data is stored on Tactiq’s servers.

Best For

Tactiq is best for individuals who want quick, lightweight meeting transcription without managing another app or platform. Students capturing lecture notes, freelancers documenting client calls, and individual contributors who just want searchable meeting notes will find Tactiq’s simplicity appealing. It is not appropriate for teams needing collaboration features, organizations requiring enterprise security, or anyone who needs meeting transcription outside of Chrome.

How Tactiq Compares to Hedy

Tactiq is the lightest-weight option in this roundup, and for users who genuinely only need Chrome-based transcription, its simplicity is an advantage. But the limitations are significant compared to Hedy. Tactiq works only in Chrome; Hedy runs natively on Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, and web. Tactiq depends on platform-generated captions; Hedy runs its own Whisper-based engine on-device for higher accuracy and complete privacy. Tactiq has no offline capability; Hedy works fully offline. Tactiq provides basic post-meeting summaries; Hedy offers real-time coaching, knowledge connections, and configurable session types. Tactiq cannot capture in-person meetings or phone calls; Hedy handles any audio source. Tactiq is a browser extension; Hedy is a full meeting intelligence platform. For quick, casual transcription in Chrome, Tactiq works. For serious meeting assistance, Hedy operates in a different category.