CFAI: CFAI is a Windows desktop AI note taker that transcribes meetings and calls locally on-device with Faster Whisper, so audio never leaves the user's computer. Olovka AI: AI lecture recorder for students that captures, transcribes, and summarizes classes into organized notes. This comparison weighs them on pricing, features, and everyday workflow fit.
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Shortlist CFAI when capturing private meeting notes and summaries without a recording bot joining the call matters most, and Olovka AI when converting youtube and online-course videos into organized notes matters most. Try them side by side on real calls before deciding — needs vary by team.
CFAI is a Windows desktop AI note taker that transcribes meetings and calls locally on-device with Faster Whisper, so audio never leaves the user's computer.
AI lecture recorder for students that captures, transcribes, and summarizes classes into organized notes.
CFAI (Cognitive Flow AI) is a Windows desktop application that acts as a privacy-focused AI meeting and call note taker. Instead of sending a bot into the call, it captures both microphone and system audio at the operating-system level, so no "recording started" notification appears and the tool works across Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, Discord, and any other call. Transcription runs locally on the device using Faster Whisper, with support for many languages, and CFAI states that the audio never leaves the user's computer. From the live transcript it produces speaker-labeled notes, AI summaries, and action items, and it can build a real-time "Cognitive Map" that visualizes the conversation's topics. Summaries can be generated by Claude in the cloud, or users can keep everything offline by connecting a local LLM through Ollama, LM Studio, or Jan.ai. It is aimed at professionals, educators, recruiters, and others who want meeting notes without bots or cloud audio uploads. CFAI is distributed via the Microsoft Store with a free trial and credit-based subscription tiers.
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Olovka AI is an AI lecture note-taking tool aimed at students who want to focus on listening rather than writing during class. The app records lectures with the goal of high transcription accuracy, provides real-time transcript conversion while recording, and then automatically produces structured, organized notes from the session. It accepts multiple input formats, including live classroom recordings, YouTube videos, and uploaded audio or PDF documents, so students can process both in-person lectures and online course material in one place. A notable capability is assignment detection, where the tool flags homework and tasks mentioned during a lecture so they are not missed. Generated notes are editable and printable, allowing students to refine them and study offline. The service offers free sign-up via Google authentication and runs on AI from OpenAI, with a flashcard feature listed as planned. Olovka positions itself squarely in the education niche for note capture and study, and is marketed toward students at a range of universities. It is best suited to individual learners rather than professional meeting documentation. Pricing varies by plan. Check the official website for current pricing.
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CFAI is a free tier with paid upgrades (freemium); Olovka AI is a free tier with paid upgrades (freemium). Always confirm current pricing on each vendor's site before buying.
| Feature | CFAI | Olovka AI |
|---|---|---|
| Core capability | Local on-device transcription using Faster Whisper, so audio never leaves the computer | Google sign-in for quick onboarding |
| Standout feature | Bot-free capture of microphone and system audio at the OS level (no 'recording started' notice) | Live lecture recording with real-time transcription |
| Team usage | Speaker diarization with automatic speaker labels in transcripts | Automatic AI-generated structured notes from lectures |
| Integrations | AI summaries and action items, generated by Claude or a local LLM | Multiple inputs: live recordings, YouTube links, and uploaded audio or PDFs |
| Languages & capture | Real-time 'Cognitive Map' that visualizes conversation topics and flow | Assignment and homework detection from lecture audio |
| Best-fit workflow | Works across any call platform including Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, and Discord | Editable and printable notes for offline study |
CFAI
Choose CFAI if you need capturing private meeting notes and summaries without a recording bot joining the call — strengths include local faster whisper transcription keeps meeting audio on-device for strong privacy.
Olovka AI
Choose Olovka AI if you need recording and transcribing in-person university lectures — strengths include purpose-built for student lecture capture and study.
CFAI
Olovka AI
It depends on your workflow. CFAI is strong for capturing private meeting notes and summaries without a recording bot joining the call, while Olovka AI is strong for recording and transcribing in-person university lectures. Both transcribe and summarize meetings.
CFAI is a free tier with paid upgrades and Olovka AI is a free tier with paid upgrades. Check each vendor's pricing page for the latest plans and free-tier limits.
Yes. Many teams run more than one meeting assistant when the workflows are complementary.
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