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Spellar AI

AI meeting notes without any bots. A privacy-first memory layer that captures your calls and lets you interrogate weeks of conversations later.

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The Verdict

Spellar is built for Apple-native professionals who live in recurring meetings and want a searchable memory instead of a graveyard of scattered notes. At $11.99 a month with local recording and no meeting bots, it is one of the cheaper and less intrusive options in this category. If you are Mac and iPhone only and value privacy, it is easy to recommend. Windows and Android users, and anyone who needs a bot that dials into video calls, will want to look elsewhere.

Pricing

Basic

$11.99/month

  • All AI models included
  • Cancel anytime
  • 14-day money-back guarantee

Spellar publishes a single tier, which keeps the decision simple. Access to Claude, GPT, and Gemini is bundled into that one price rather than gated behind an upsell, which is unusual and welcome. Note that server-side transcription is opt-in, so the flat rate does not hide surprise usage penalties.

Key Features

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Local Recording

Captures audio directly on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. No bot joins your call, so participants see nothing extra on the roster.

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Privacy-First Design

Recording happens on device by default. Sending audio to server-side AI is opt-in, giving you control over what leaves your machine.

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Multiple AI Models

Claude, GPT, and Gemini are all included in the plan. You can pick the model that fits the task rather than being locked to one vendor.

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Persistent Context

Builds a memory layer across all meetings. Ask what a client said three sessions ago and get an answer without scrubbing transcripts.

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20+ Integrations

Native connections to Notion, Google Docs, Jira, Slack, Asana, Linear, HubSpot, and Salesforce push notes where your team already works.

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Custom Templates

Configure output formats for standups, client calls, or interviews. Setup is manual, but the payoff is consistent, structured summaries.

Who Should Use It

Spellar earns its keep when you run many recurring meetings and need to recall detail across sessions. Consultants, account managers, and founders juggling a dozen client relationships are the obvious fit; the persistent memory layer replaces the mental gymnastics of remembering which decision was made in which call.

It also works for teams doing project management and task tracking, since notes flow into Jira, Linear, and Asana. Instant summaries help anyone who wants a clean recap without transcribing by hand. The catch is that everyone on the tool needs an Apple device to record, so it is best for individuals or teams already committed to the Mac ecosystem.

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