How we compare.
Proudfrog vs 9 leading meeting AI tools — Otter.ai, Fireflies, Granola, Fathom, Fellow, Circleback, Jamie, Klang.ai, and tl;dv. See where we stand out — and where we don't.
Recording & Capture
| Feature | Proudfrog | Otter.ai | Fireflies | Granola | Fathom | Fellow | Circleback | Jamie | Klang.ai | tl;dv |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bot-free recordingCaptures audio without a visible bot in the meeting | ✓ | ~ | — | ★ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ★ | ✓ | — |
| iOS app | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
| macOS app | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| In-person meeting recordingRecord physical meetings via mobile or desktop app | ★ | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | — | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
Nordic Languages
| Feature | Proudfrog | Otter.ai | Fireflies | Granola | Fathom | Fellow | Circleback | Jamie | Klang.ai | tl;dv |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swedish | ★ | — | ~ | — | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ | ★ | ✓ |
| Norwegian | ★ | — | ~ | — | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ | ★ | ✓ |
| Danish | ★ | — | ~ | — | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ | ★ | ✓ |
| Finnish | ★ | — | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ | ~ | ★ | ✓ |
AI & Knowledge
| Feature | Proudfrog | Otter.ai | Fireflies | Granola | Fathom | Fellow | Circleback | Jamie | Klang.ai | tl;dv |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-meeting AI chatNatural language queries across your meeting library | ★ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ✓ |
| Entity / knowledge graphTrack people, companies, projects across meetings | ★ | — | — | — | — | — | ~ | — | — | — |
| MCP serverExpose meeting data to AI agents (Claude, ChatGPT) | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| Speaker identificationRecognise speakers across meetings | ★ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Privacy & Compliance
| Feature | Proudfrog | Otter.ai | Fireflies | Granola | Fathom | Fellow | Circleback | Jamie | Klang.ai | tl;dv |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU data residencyData processed and stored within the EU | ★ | — | — | — | — | ~ | ~ | ✓ | ★ | ✓ |
| GDPR compliance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOC 2 certification | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ~ |
| Audio deleted after processingAudio files not stored permanently | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — |
Pricing
| Feature | Proudfrog | Otter.ai | Fireflies | Granola | Fathom | Fellow | Circleback | Jamie | Klang.ai | tl;dv |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Pay per meeting | $8.33/user/mo | $10/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $7/user/mo | $20.83/user/mo | €24/user/mo | €35/user/mo | $18/user/mo |
| Free tier | — | 300 min/mo | 800 min | 25 meetings | Unlimited | 10 recordings | — | 10 meetings/mo | — | Unlimited rec. |
What each does best
Proudfrog
Voice-enrolled speaker identification across meetings. Agentic AI chat with semantic search, entity tracking, and meeting prep. AI transcript cleanup and split speaker correction. Purpose-built Nordic language models. Bot-free iOS and macOS recording. Pay-per-meeting with no subscription. EU data residency in Sweden.
Otter.ai
Best-in-class real-time transcription. $100M+ ARR with strong enterprise adoption. AI Meeting Agents and corporate knowledge base. MCP server for Claude and ChatGPT. No Nordic language support. US-only data storage.
Fireflies
$1B valuation. AskFred cross-meeting AI with topic trackers and sentiment analysis. 100+ claimed languages but generic multilingual models. MCP server with OAuth. Bot-based recording with partial Chrome extension alternative.
Granola
$1.5B valuation built on bot-free recording. Captures system audio without any meeting bot. Strong MCP ecosystem with personal and enterprise APIs. No Nordic language support. US-only data storage. Weak speaker identification (Speaker A/B labels).
Fathom
Most generous free tier — unlimited recordings and transcription at no cost. Fast AI summaries with 17 customisable templates. CRM sync included on free plan. Bot always required. No mobile app. No MCP server.
Fellow
NYT Wirecutter "Best of 2025." Both bot and botless recording under unified governance. Anthropic-verified MCP connector. Ask Fellow for org-wide queries. Action item tracking across meetings. $7/user/mo — most affordable subscription.
Circleback
YC-backed, cashflow positive. Closest competitor on entity extraction — tracks people and companies across meetings. MCP server exposing meetings, calendar, emails, and contacts. Dual-mode bot + botless recording. SOC 2 certified.
Jamie
German-built, privacy-first. Audio deleted after transcription. Frankfurt servers with no US Cloud Act exposure. 100+ languages with speaker voice learning. Bot-free core architecture. iOS and macOS apps. No MCP server or public API.
Klang.ai
Swedish-developed with best-in-class Nordic accuracy. Hosted on Scaleway (French cloud, no US Cloud Act). ISO 27001 + ISO 42001 certified. AI Act compliant. BankID login. Strong in legal, journalism, and public sector. No MCP server. €35/user/mo.
tl;dv
EU company (Portugal) with EU hosting. Explicitly supports all four Nordic languages. First meeting tool to claim MCP server. Sales coaching with AI scorecards and recurring reports. Bot-based recording. Free tier with unlimited recordings.
Frequently asked questions
Does Proudfrog work with Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet?
Yes. Proudfrog records audio directly from your device, so it works with any video conferencing tool — Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Slack Huddles, and more. No integrations, bots, or plugins needed.
How does Proudfrog compare to Granola?
Both Proudfrog and Granola offer bot-free recording. However, Granola has no Nordic language support, uses US-only data storage, and has weak speaker identification (Speaker A/B labels only). Proudfrog offers purpose-built Nordic language models, voice-enrolled speaker recognition, entity tracking across meetings, and EU data residency in Sweden.
How accurate is Proudfrog for Nordic languages compared to competitors?
Most competitors (Otter.ai, Granola, Fathom) either don't support Nordic languages at all or rely on generic multilingual models. Proudfrog uses models purpose-built for Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, and Finnish, delivering significantly higher accuracy. Only Klang.ai offers comparable Nordic quality, but lacks Proudfrog's knowledge graph and pay-per-meeting pricing.
Is my meeting data GDPR compliant?
Yes. All Proudfrog data is processed and stored in Sweden within the EU. Many US-based competitors (Otter.ai, Granola, Fathom) store data in the US only. With the EU AI Act classifying workplace AI monitoring as high-risk from August 2026, European data residency becomes increasingly important.
What is an MCP server and does Proudfrog have one?
MCP (Model Context Protocol) lets AI assistants like Claude and ChatGPT access your meeting data directly. Proudfrog does not have an MCP server yet, but it is on our roadmap. Currently, 7 of the 9 competitors we compare against offer MCP servers. Proudfrog's entity-linked knowledge graph will make its future MCP integration uniquely powerful.
Why does Proudfrog charge per meeting instead of a monthly subscription?
Most competitors charge $7–35 per user per month regardless of usage. Proudfrog charges per meeting (€0.36/hour), so you only pay for what you use. This is especially attractive for consultants, lawyers, and freelancers with variable meeting loads — 20 meetings per month costs around €7.20.
Does Proudfrog support Finnish?
Yes. Finnish is fully supported with high accuracy. Finnish is one of the most challenging languages for transcription due to its agglutinative structure. Most competitors either don't support Finnish at all (Otter.ai, Granola) or offer only generic multilingual support. Proudfrog and Klang.ai offer purpose-built Finnish transcription.
Which competitors offer both bot-free recording and EU data residency?
Only a few: Proudfrog (Sweden), Jamie (Frankfurt, Germany), and Klang.ai (Scaleway, France) offer both bot-free recording and EU-native data storage. Circleback offers botless recording but its EU data residency is partial. Fellow offers botless mode but stores data in Canada with regional options.
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