SlateSlate vs Minutes AI: Which is better? (2026)
Minutes AI writes formatted notes from recordings on iOS, macOS and Android, but its site doesn't describe live translation or speaker labels.
TLDR: Slate wins for conversations across languages: it translates live in 60+ languages with speaker labels, transcribes 99, and records from Apple Watch and from Mac calls without a bot. Minutes AI is better if you use Android; it supports 50+ languages.
Slate puts both sides of a multilingual conversation on one screen: the original and the translation together, with each speaker labelled, on iPhone and Mac. It works live in 60+ languages and transcribes recordings in 99. See every language.
On a Mac, Slate captures Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and Webex calls with no bot in the meeting, and on iPhone or Apple Watch it records the people in the room. How it works. Each recording gets an AI summary you can question with Ask AI, then share as text or PDF.
Slate runs on any iPhone with iOS 18 or later, without Apple Intelligence, and imports MP3, M4A, WAV, AIFF and video files. The free plan covers 100 minutes a month; Pro is on the pricing page.
| Feature | Slate | Minutes AI |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | 100 minutes a month | The apps are free to download; free-plan limits aren't stated |
| Paid plan from | Pro: $69.99/year or $19.99/month | Not stated on the cited pages |
| Recording | ||
| Records Zoom, Meet and Teams calls on a Mac without a bot | ✓ | ✕ |
| Records in-person conversations | ✓ | ✕ |
| Records from Apple Watch | ✓ | ✕ |
| Languages | ||
| Transcribes recordings in 50+ languages | ✓ | ✓ |
| Live transcription in 50+ languages | ✓ | ✕ |
| Live translation while people talk | ✓ | ✕ |
| Notes | ||
| Speaker labels | ✓ | ✕ |
| AI summaries | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ask questions about a recording | ✓ | ✓ |
| Apps and integrations | ||
| iPhone app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mac app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows or Android app | ✕ | ✓ Android only |
| CRM integrations (Salesforce, HubSpot) | ✕ | ✕ |
✓ offered · ✕ not offered, or not stated on Minutes AI's own pages. Minutes AI facts from Minutes AI's own pages, checked November 4, 2026.
Questions about Slate and Minutes AI.
Can Minutes AI translate a conversation live?
Minutes AI's site doesn't describe live translation. Slate translates live in 60+ languages on iPhone and Mac, showing the original and the translation together. See how live translation works.
How many languages does Minutes AI support?
Minutes AI says it supports 50+ languages. Slate transcribes recordings in 99 languages, and 60+ of them also work live.
Does Minutes AI record Zoom or Teams meetings?
Its Mac app takes notes from device audio and syncs with your calendar, but the site doesn't name Zoom, Google Meet or Microsoft Teams, or say whether anything joins the call. Slate for Mac records Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and Webex calls without a bot.
Does Minutes AI label who is speaking?
The Minutes AI site doesn't mention speaker labels. Slate labels speakers in recordings and in live translation, and you can rename them.
Does Minutes AI work on Windows or Android?
Minutes AI has apps for iOS, macOS and Android; Windows isn't listed. Slate runs on iPhone, Apple Watch and Mac, and has no Windows, Android or web app.
Can I bring my Minutes AI recordings into Slate?
If you have the original audio or video file, Slate can import it (MP3, M4A, WAV, AIFF or video) and transcribe it; Slate doesn't import transcripts.
Which meeting-notes app is right for you?
Slate transcribes, translates and summarizes on iPhone, Apple Watch and Mac. Try it free; see what the free plan includes.
Features and prices change. Minutes AI is a trademark of its owner. Slate is not affiliated with Minutes AI.
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