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. Scribenote: Scribenote is an AI scribe for veterinary clinics that records appointments and calls, transcribes the conversation, and automatically generates clinical notes. Below, they line up on price, capture method, and how each fits a real meeting stack.
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Shortlist CFAI when capturing private meeting notes and summaries without a recording bot joining the call matters most, and Scribenote when documenting client phone calls and callbacks via scribephone 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.
Scribenote is an AI scribe for veterinary clinics that records appointments and calls, transcribes the conversation, and automatically generates clinical 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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Scribenote is a veterinary-specific AI scribe that automates clinical documentation. Veterinary professionals record appointments, client callbacks, phone calls, and other conversations on a phone, tablet, or computer, and Scribenote transcribes the audio and generates structured medical records such as SOAP notes. Notes can be produced in two clicks using adaptive templates or a template library, and the tool can also generate client discharge summaries from the records. ScribePhone lets users place client calls directly within Scribenote and automatically produce notes from them. The platform integrates with veterinary practice management systems (PIMS): a Widget Mode works with systems such as Avimark, Cornerstone, ezyVet, and Covetrus Pulse, while PIMSPal supports Covetrus Pulse and ezyVet. Teams Mode supports collaboration, record transfer, and shared templates across a clinic. Scribenote is SOC 2 Type II certified. It is built for solo veterinarians, clinics, and multi-clinic groups that want to reduce time spent on documentation and focus on patient care.
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CFAI is a free tier with paid upgrades (freemium); Scribenote is a free tier with paid upgrades (freemium). Always confirm current pricing on each vendor's site before buying.
| Feature | CFAI | Scribenote |
|---|---|---|
| Core capability | Local on-device transcription using Faster Whisper, so audio never leaves the computer | AI-generated SOAP notes and other clinical note formats |
| Standout feature | Bot-free capture of microphone and system audio at the OS level (no 'recording started' notice) | Records appointments, client callbacks, and phone calls on phone, tablet, or computer |
| Team usage | Speaker diarization with automatic speaker labels in transcripts | ScribePhone for placing client calls and auto-generating notes from them |
| Integrations | AI summaries and action items, generated by Claude or a local LLM | Adaptive templates and a template library, plus automatic client discharge summaries |
| Languages & capture | Real-time 'Cognitive Map' that visualizes conversation topics and flow | PIMS integration via Widget Mode and PIMSPal (e.g., Avimark, Cornerstone, ezyVet, Covetrus Pulse) |
| Best-fit workflow | Works across any call platform including Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, and Discord | Teams Mode for collaboration, record transfer, and shared templates |
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.
Scribenote
Choose Scribenote if you need generating soap notes from veterinary appointments and consultations — strengths include purpose-built for veterinary documentation rather than generic note-taking.
CFAI
Scribenote
It depends on your workflow. CFAI is strong for capturing private meeting notes and summaries without a recording bot joining the call, while Scribenote is strong for generating soap notes from veterinary appointments and consultations. Both transcribe and summarize meetings.
CFAI is a free tier with paid upgrades and Scribenote 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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