- 99%
- Accuracy on clean audio
- 99+
- Languages supported
- Unlimited
- Recording length
- $9.99
- Per month billed yearly
Side-by-side comparison
| Capability | CATT | SmartNoter |
|---|---|---|
| Where CATT wins | ||
| Web-first workflow with full transcript editor, comments, and version history (SmartNoter is read-only) | Yes | No |
| 11 task-specific AI templates. SmartNoter has generic summary | Yes | No |
| Cross-language summary that matches audio (Spanish in, Spanish summary) | Yes | No |
| Open API and webhooks. SmartNoter is end-user only | Yes | No |
| Templates for journalism, research, lectures. SmartNoter targets meetings | Yes | No |
| Where SmartNoter wins | ||
| Native iOS and Android apps with on-device recording | No | Yes |
| $8/mo, slightly cheaper than our $9.99/mo annual | No | Yes |
| Phone call capture (iOS shortcut) | No | Yes |
| Bilingual conversation capture (paid add-on) | No | Yes |
Which one fits you better?
Honest, no marketing fluff. Where SmartNoter is the right call, we say so.
Choose CATT if:
- You work in the browser, upload files, and want a full transcript editor with comments and version history
- You want 11 task-specific AI templates plus same-language summary in 99 languages
- You build on the product through an open API and webhooks, not just an end-user app
Choose SmartNoter if:
- You record on your phone and want a mobile-first iOS or Android flow
- You want phone call capture via an iOS shortcut
- You prefer $8 per month over our $9.99 annual price point
Frequently asked
Yes. 30 minutes of transcription every month, no credit card required. We let you try CATT on real work, not just a 1-minute clip, before you decide if SmartNoter or CATT fits better.
Yes. CATT has no per-recording cap. Upload a single 3-hour board meeting or 2-hour lecture and it transcribes end-to-end.
CATT Unlimited is $9.99/mo annual or $14.99/mo monthly, unlimited transcription. SmartNoter's comparable tier is metered or per-seat. For most volume, CATT works out cheaper. See the pricing rows above for the exact comparison.
CATT. We support 99 languages with native-script output and 99% accuracy. Many competitors are English-dominant or charge extra for multilingual.
Yes. Sign up, drop a file, and you have a transcript with speaker labels in minutes. No data migration is needed because each file is independent.