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A Free Tactiq Alternative
Tactiq is a browser extension that captures live transcripts from your meetings and YouTube and summarizes them. If you’d rather not install an extension or create an account — and you already have a transcript — MinutesAI is a free, paste-based alternative.
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MinutesAI vs. Tactiq
| Feature | MinutesAI | Tactiq |
|---|---|---|
| Account to start | No — paste and go | Yes |
| How you get notes | Paste a transcript you have | Extension captures the live transcript |
| Install anything | No — runs in any browser | Browser extension |
| YouTube transcripts | Paste and summarize | Built in |
| Stores your data | Not stored on our servers | Stored in your Tactiq account |
| Price | Free (daily limit) | Free tier + paid plans |
Reflects Tactiq’s general approach as of June 2026. Features and pricing change — verify on tactiq.io.
When Tactiq is the better choice
If you want an extension that captures every meeting live, keeps a searchable archive, and works inside the call as it happens, Tactiq is built for that. MinutesAI does one job: it turns a transcript you already have into clean notes, instantly and without an account or extension.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a free Tactiq alternative?
Yes. MinutesAI is free with no signup — paste a meeting or YouTube transcript and get a summary, decisions, and action items. It does not capture live transcripts like Tactiq; it works from a transcript you already have.
Does this need a browser extension like Tactiq?
No. There is nothing to install. MinutesAI runs in any browser — you paste the transcript and get the notes.
Can it summarize YouTube transcripts too?
Yes. Paste a YouTube transcript and it summarizes it, the same way it handles a meeting transcript. See our YouTube transcript summarizer for the steps.
Do I need a Tactiq account to use this?
No. MinutesAI is independent of Tactiq and needs no account at all.
Is my data stored like it is in Tactiq?
No. Tactiq keeps your transcripts in your account. MinutesAI uses your transcript only to generate the notes and does not store it on our servers.