Brain Dump: Voice to Markdown: An iOS/iPadOS/Mac app that records voice and transcribes it on-device into editable Markdown notes saved as plain-text files in iCloud or an Obsidian vault. Sam (HeySam): Multi-agent AI sales copilot that joins calls, records and analyzes meetings, and assists sales engineers in Slack. Which one wins depends on your platform mix, budget, and how hands-off you want notes to be.
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Shortlist Brain Dump: Voice to Markdown when capturing and transcribing meeting notes hands-free into a markdown file matters most, and Sam (HeySam) when capturing and sharing meeting summaries and crm updates in slack matters most. Try them side by side on real calls before deciding — needs vary by team.
An iOS/iPadOS/Mac app that records voice and transcribes it on-device into editable Markdown notes saved as plain-text files in iCloud or an Obsidian vault.
Multi-agent AI sales copilot that joins calls, records and analyzes meetings, and assists sales engineers in Slack.
Brain Dump: Voice to Markdown is a voice-first note-taking app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that captures spoken thoughts and transcribes them into editable text. Transcription runs on-device using Apple's speech engine, so it works offline and audio never leaves the device. Each note is stored as a standard plain-text or Markdown (.md) file synced through iCloud, which lets it work with Obsidian, iA Writer, and other text editors rather than locking notes inside a proprietary cloud. The app supports background recording, silence detection, and Siri shortcuts for hands-free capture, and it can transcribe Apple Voice Memos or other local audio and video files. An optional paid AI tier adds cleanup, summaries, and action-item extraction, plus template-based rewriting. Core recording, transcription, editing, iCloud sync, Siri, and offline mode are free. It is aimed at journalers, Obsidian users, and people capturing meeting notes, ideas, or quick thoughts when speaking is faster than typing. Developed by Saravanan Pitchaimani; listed in the App Store Productivity category.
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Sam, from HeySam, is a multi-agent AI sales copilot designed to capture, analyze, and act on insights from sales conversations. It joins and records calls across Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet, then turns the meeting data into call summaries, video recaps, and CRM updates that are delivered into Slack, where many of its users work. A distinguishing feature is its AI Sales Engineer agent, which provides real-time call support and answers technical product questions on Slack, helping reps respond to buyer queries without pulling in a human sales engineer for every meeting. Additional agents include an AI RFP Copilot that completes RFPs in Google Sheets using data drawn from calls, an Ask AI customer-facing bot for documentation and communities, and a Sizzle Reel feature that produces short video summaries for follow-ups. Positioned as conversation intelligence for startups that live in Slack, Sam is aimed at sales representatives, sales engineers, sales managers, and broader go-to-market teams that want to automatically share technical expertise and capture insights from every sales meeting. Pricing varies by plan. Check the official website for current pricing.
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Brain Dump: Voice to Markdown is a free tier with paid upgrades (freemium); Sam (HeySam) is a free tier with paid upgrades (freemium). Always confirm current pricing on each vendor's site before buying.
| Feature | Brain Dump: Voice to Markdown | Sam (HeySam) |
|---|---|---|
| Core capability | On-device voice transcription that works offline (audio stays on the device) | Joins and records calls on Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet |
| Standout feature | Notes saved as plain-text/Markdown files synced via iCloud | AI Sales Engineer that answers technical questions in real time on Slack |
| Team usage | Works with Obsidian, iA Writer, and other text editors | Call summaries, video recaps, and CRM updates delivered to Slack |
| Integrations | Background recording, silence detection, and Siri shortcuts | AI RFP Copilot that completes RFPs in Google Sheets from call data |
| Languages & capture | Can transcribe Apple Voice Memos and other local audio/video files | Sizzle Reel short video summaries for follow-ups |
| Best-fit workflow | Optional AI cleanup, summaries, and action-item extraction | Customer-facing Ask AI bot for documentation and communities |
Brain Dump: Voice to Markdown
Choose Brain Dump: Voice to Markdown if you need capturing and transcribing meeting notes hands-free into a markdown file — strengths include privacy-focused: transcription happens on-device and notes are stored as files you own.
Sam (HeySam)
Choose Sam (HeySam) if you need supporting reps with real-time technical answers during sales calls — strengths include surfaces sales-engineering expertise on calls without a human se on every meeting.
Brain Dump: Voice to Markdown
Sam (HeySam)
It depends on your workflow. Brain Dump: Voice to Markdown is strong for capturing and transcribing meeting notes hands-free into a markdown file, while Sam (HeySam) is strong for supporting reps with real-time technical answers during sales calls. Both transcribe and summarize meetings.
Brain Dump: Voice to Markdown is a free tier with paid upgrades and Sam (HeySam) is a free tier with paid upgrades. Check each vendor's pricing page for the latest plans and free-tier limits.
Often yes: teams combine tools when one handles capture and another handles analysis.
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