AutoMemo: Japanese transcription AI from Sourcenext that records meetings via web app, smartphone app, or dedicated voice recorders, then transcribes, summarizes, and shares. HiDock: AI note-taking hardware (docks, recorders, mini devices) paired with the HiNotes app to transcribe and summarize meetings. Which one wins depends on your platform mix, budget, and how hands-off you want notes to be.
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Shortlist AutoMemo when capturing and transcribing in-person business meetings matters most, and HiDock when capturing phone calls and bluetooth-earphone conversations for notes matters most. Test each on your own meetings; the right choice tends to become obvious quickly.
Japanese transcription AI from Sourcenext that records meetings via web app, smartphone app, or dedicated voice recorders, then transcribes, summarizes, and shares.
AI note-taking hardware (docks, recorders, mini devices) paired with the HiNotes app to transcribe and summarize meetings.
AutoMemo (オートメモ) is a transcription AI developed, sold, and supported by Sourcenext Corporation in Japan. It is built around a multi-surface approach: users can capture audio through a web browser app, a dedicated smartphone app, or standalone hardware voice recorders (the AutoMemo S and AutoMemo R devices), and the captured audio is automatically converted to text. The service uses a Whisper-based speech recognition engine, automatically inserts punctuation, removes filler words such as Japanese hesitation sounds, and recognizes speakers so that transcription results are divided into speaker blocks. On top of the transcript, AutoMemo can automatically generate summaries and extract to-do items and deadlines, and it has added features such as AI-generated titles for recordings. Audio and transcripts are saved to the cloud for later editing, searching, and sharing. AutoMemo positions itself for business meetings, interviews, and lecture capture in Japanese-language workflows, and offers a limited free transcription allowance with paid plans for higher usage. It remains actively developed and marketed in 2025/2026. Pricing varies by plan. Check the official website for current pricing.
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HiDock is a hardware-and-software brand built around capturing meeting audio and turning it into transcripts and summaries through its companion HiNotes service. The product line includes USB-C docking stations such as the H1E and the O1 meeting-room dock, the HiDock P1 voice recorder for Bluetooth earphones, and the P1 mini for capturing phone calls and in-person conversations. The devices capture two-way audio from video calls, phone calls, and face-to-face meetings, including a proprietary BlueCatch technology that records through standard Bluetooth earbuds. Captured audio is sent to HiNotes, which auto-transcribes it and generates AI summaries using tailored templates organized by profession, such as sales, engineering, HR, and education. HiDock markets unlimited AI transcription across many languages, and because recording happens on the device or dock rather than through a meeting bot, no extra participant needs to join the call. The approach suits people who hold in-person or mixed meetings and want a dedicated capture device rather than a browser bot. HiNotes is available as a mobile and web app that turns recordings into searchable, actionable notes. Pricing varies by plan. Check the official website for current pricing.
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AutoMemo is a free tier with paid upgrades (freemium); HiDock is a free tier with paid upgrades (freemium). Always confirm current pricing on each vendor's site before buying.
| Feature | AutoMemo | HiDock |
|---|---|---|
| Core capability | Records via web app, smartphone app, or dedicated voice recorder hardware | Hardware capture devices (docks, recorders, phone-call mini) for video, phone, and in-person meetings |
| Standout feature | Whisper-based speech-to-text with automatic punctuation | HiNotes companion app for transcription and AI summaries |
| Team usage | Speaker recognition that splits transcripts into per-speaker blocks | BlueCatch recording through standard Bluetooth earphones |
| Integrations | AI summaries with to-do and deadline extraction | Profession-specific summary templates |
| Languages & capture | Automatic filler-word removal | Multi-language transcription support |
| Best-fit workflow | Cloud storage with editing, search, and sharing | Bot-free capture that does not require others to join via an assistant |
AutoMemo
Choose AutoMemo if you need capturing and transcribing in-person business meetings — strengths include multiple capture options including standalone hardware recorders.
HiDock
Choose HiDock if you need recording and summarizing in-person and conference-room meetings — strengths include dedicated hardware works well for in-person and mixed meetings, not just web calls.
AutoMemo
HiDock
It depends on your workflow. AutoMemo is strong for capturing and transcribing in-person business meetings, while HiDock is strong for recording and summarizing in-person and conference-room meetings. Both transcribe and summarize meetings.
AutoMemo is a free tier with paid upgrades and HiDock is a free tier with paid upgrades. Check each vendor's pricing page for the latest plans and free-tier limits.
You can — some teams pair them when each covers a different part of the meeting workflow.
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