Sam (HeySam) and iFLYTEK AINOTE Air 2 are both AI meeting assistants for recording, transcription, and summaries, compared here on pricing, features, and workflow fit. Sam (HeySam): Multi-agent AI sales copilot that joins calls, records and analyzes meetings, and assists sales engineers in Slack. iFLYTEK AINOTE Air 2: Ultra-thin AI digital notebook from iFLYTEK that records meetings, transcribes voice to text, and syncs to a companion app. They overlap on ai-meeting-assistants, so the right pick depends on team size, budget, and which meeting workflows you automate.
For ai-meeting-assistants workflows, shortlist Sam (HeySam) when supporting reps with real-time technical answers during sales calls matters most, and iFLYTEK AINOTE Air 2 when recording and transcribing in-person meetings and lectures matters most. Both record across Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams; trial each on real meetings before committing.
Multi-agent AI sales copilot that joins calls, records and analyzes meetings, and assists sales engineers in Slack.
AI RFP Copilot that completes RFPs in Google Sheets from call dataAI Sales Engineer that answers technical questions in real time on SlackCall summaries, video recaps, and CRM updates delivered to Slack
Ultra-thin AI digital notebook from iFLYTEK that records meetings, transcribes voice to text, and syncs to a companion app.
AI chat to question, refine, and expand notesCloud sync to the AINOTE mobile app for multi-device accessE-ink digital notebook with stylus and real-time voice-to-text
Sam (HeySam) is a free tier with paid upgrades (freemium); iFLYTEK AINOTE Air 2 is a free tier with paid upgrades (freemium). Always confirm current pricing on each vendor's site before buying.
Joins and records calls on Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet
E-ink digital notebook with stylus and real-time voice-to-text
Standout feature
AI Sales Engineer that answers technical questions in real time on Slack
Meeting recording with multi-language transcription
Team usage
Call summaries, video recaps, and CRM updates delivered to Slack
Handwriting-to-text conversion across many languages
Integrations
AI RFP Copilot that completes RFPs in Google Sheets from call data
AI chat to question, refine, and expand notes
Languages & capture
Sizzle Reel short video summaries for follow-ups
Meeting summary generation from transcripts
Best-fit workflow
Customer-facing Ask AI bot for documentation and communities
Cloud sync to the AINOTE mobile app for multi-device access
Best for
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.
iFLYTEK AINOTE Air 2
Choose iFLYTEK AINOTE Air 2 if you need recording and transcribing in-person meetings and lectures — strengths include dedicated hardware combines handwriting and voice capture in one device.
Pros & cons
Sam (HeySam)
+ Surfaces sales-engineering expertise on calls without a human SE on every meeting
+ Deep native Slack integration suits Slack-centric go-to-market teams
- Slack-centric workflow may not fit teams that do not standardize on Slack
iFLYTEK AINOTE Air 2
+ Dedicated hardware combines handwriting and voice capture in one device
+ Backed by an established speech-technology company
- Requires purchasing a standalone hardware device
FAQ
Is Sam (HeySam) or iFLYTEK AINOTE Air 2 better for AI meeting notes?
It depends on your workflow. Sam (HeySam) is strong for supporting reps with real-time technical answers during sales calls, while iFLYTEK AINOTE Air 2 is strong for recording and transcribing in-person meetings and lectures. Both transcribe and summarize meetings.
How do Sam (HeySam) and iFLYTEK AINOTE Air 2 compare on price?
Sam (HeySam) is a free tier with paid upgrades and iFLYTEK AINOTE Air 2 is a free tier with paid upgrades. Check each vendor's pricing page for the latest plans and free-tier limits.
Can I use both Sam (HeySam) and iFLYTEK AINOTE Air 2?
Yes. Many teams run more than one meeting assistant when the workflows are complementary and the budget is justified.