M(ø)deReferat (MinuteMate) and Tana are both AI meeting assistants for recording, transcription, and summaries, compared here on pricing, features, and workflow fit. M(ø)deReferat (MinuteMate): Danish AI minutes app by Alia ApS that records a meeting and emails back structured minutes, with EU (Sweden) data processing. Tana: AI workspace with a bot-less meeting notetaker that transcribes and summarizes meetings directly into a connected knowledge base. 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 M(ø)deReferat (MinuteMate) when generating meeting minutes for danish and other scandinavian teams without manual note-taking matters most, and Tana when transcribing and summarizing meetings without a bot in the call matters most. Both record across Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams; trial each on real meetings before committing.
Danish AI minutes app by Alia ApS that records a meeting and emails back structured minutes, with EU (Sweden) data processing.
Automatic deletion of audio and text after minutes are sentAzure Whisper transcription and GPT-based summarizationEU data processing on Microsoft Azure servers in Sweden
M(ø)deReferat (MinuteMate) is a free tier with paid upgrades (freemium); Tana is a free tier with paid upgrades (freemium). Always confirm current pricing on each vendor's site before buying.
Records a meeting and emails back structured, detailed minutes
Bot-less meeting capture using computer system audio
Standout feature
Transcription and minutes in Danish, Norwegian, Swedish and English
Transcription and AI summaries for online and in-person meetings
Team usage
Mobile apps for iOS and Android
Action items pushed directly to task boards in the workspace
Integrations
Azure Whisper transcription and GPT-based summarization
Links meeting notes to relevant people and projects
Languages & capture
EU data processing on Microsoft Azure servers in Sweden
Automatic meeting detection on Mac
Best-fit workflow
Automatic deletion of audio and text after minutes are sent
60+ language support with automatic detection
Best for
M(ø)deReferat (MinuteMate)
Choose M(ø)deReferat (MinuteMate) if you need generating meeting minutes for danish and other scandinavian teams without manual note-taking — strengths include simple record-then-email-minutes workflow with no manual note-taking.
Tana
Choose Tana if you need transcribing and summarizing meetings without a bot in the call — strengths include captures meetings without adding a bot to the call.
Pros & cons
M(ø)deReferat (MinuteMate)
+ Simple record-then-email-minutes workflow with no manual note-taking
+ Strong privacy posture: EU processing and deletion of data after delivery
- Mobile-app, recording-based workflow rather than a virtual meeting bot
Tana
+ Captures meetings without adding a bot to the call
+ Meeting notes flow into a connected, structured knowledge base
- Requires the Tana desktop app and adopting its outliner workflow
FAQ
Is M(ø)deReferat (MinuteMate) or Tana better for AI meeting notes?
It depends on your workflow. M(ø)deReferat (MinuteMate) is strong for generating meeting minutes for danish and other scandinavian teams without manual note-taking, while Tana is strong for transcribing and summarizing meetings without a bot in the call. Both transcribe and summarize meetings.
How do M(ø)deReferat (MinuteMate) and Tana compare on price?
M(ø)deReferat (MinuteMate) is a free tier with paid upgrades and Tana 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 M(ø)deReferat (MinuteMate) and Tana?
Yes. Many teams run more than one meeting assistant when the workflows are complementary and the budget is justified.