Scribbl

Scribbl is the AI meeting notes platform built specifically for Google Meet, founded as a Chrome extension that quickly captured the Google Workspace user base who wanted AI meeting transcription without bot intrusion. The pitch is direct: Otter and Fireflies join meetings as bots (awkward + privacy concerns), while Granola handles Mac users beautifully. Scribbl fills the gap: Chrome extension that records Google Meet calls locally + transcribes via AI without requiring meeting bots, working seamlessly within Google Workspace workflows. For Google Workspace users who don't want bot-based recording, Scribbl is genuinely useful. What makes Scribbl distinctive is the Chrome extension + Google Meet specific + no bot model. While Granola requires Mac + works across platforms, Scribbl works on any operating system that runs Chrome — Windows/Mac/Linux/Chromebook. The Google Meet integration is native (extension hooks into Meet's audio capture). The transcription happens via AI after the call, generating summaries + action items + searchable notes. Combined with Google Drive/Docs/Calendar integration, Scribbl fits naturally into existing Google Workspace workflows without disrupting how meetings actually happen. The core feature set: • **Chrome extension** — works on any OS with Chrome, no app install required • **Google Meet native** — automatic capture during Google Meet calls • **No bot joining** — recording happens via Chrome extension, no awkward bot in meeting • **AI transcription** — accurate transcripts post-meeting • **AI summaries** — meeting summary + key decisions + action items • **Speaker identification** — detect different participants automatically • **Searchable notes** — full-text search across all meeting transcripts • **Google Drive integration** — auto-save notes to Drive folders • **Google Docs export** — push meeting notes to Docs for editing/sharing • **Calendar integration** — see upcoming Meet calls + linked recordings • **Multiple languages** — transcription in 30+ languages • **Sharing controls** — per-meeting privacy + sharing settings • **Chrome extension settings** — customize what's recorded + transcribed • **Free tier** — generous evaluation use • **Pro features** — unlimited meetings + advanced AI features • **Team features** — shared team workspaces (paid tier) For Google Workspace users + sales teams + product teams + consultants the use cases: • **Google Meet daily meeting capture** — canonical use case for Workspace users • **No-bot meeting recording** — when bot joining is unprofessional or feels intrusive • **Cross-platform Mac/Windows/Linux** — works on any Chrome system unlike Granola (Mac only) • **Customer discovery interview transcription** — capture + searchable insights • **Sales call notes** — automatic notes without manual transcription • **Team meeting documentation** — async catch-up for absent team members • **1-on-1 management** — manager + report shared notes • **Coaching + training sessions** — recorded sessions for review + improvement • **Workshop facilitation** — capture workshop discussions for follow-up The pricing is freemium SMB-friendly. Free tier covers limited meetings per month + basic AI features (useful for evaluation). Pro at $19/month covers unlimited meetings + premium AI features (summaries, action items, advanced search). Team at $39/user/month adds team features + shared workspaces + admin controls. Compared to Granola ($14-$29/month, Mac only), Otter ($16.99+/month, bot-based), Fireflies ($18+/month, bot-based), Scribbl is competitively priced with the unique no-bot-needed-on-any-OS positioning. Where Scribbl wins clearly: Chrome extension model works on any OS (unlike Mac-only Granola); Google Meet native integration is deep (auto-detects calls, captures appropriately); no bot joining means professional-feeling meetings; AI quality is competitive with category leaders; pricing is reasonable; tight Google Workspace integration (Drive, Docs, Calendar) fits workflow naturally. Where it loses: limited to Google Meet — doesn't work for Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or other platforms (significant limitation if your team uses multiple platforms); less polish than Granola for Mac users specifically; smaller feature set than Fireflies for sales-specific use cases; less mature than category leaders despite product quality; for users on multiple meeting platforms, single-platform support is a real limitation. My take: for Google Workspace users who primarily use Google Meet + want AI meeting notes without bot intrusion across any OS — Scribbl is genuinely the right call and the Chrome extension + no-bot model fills a real gap. Pro at $19/month is reasonable for active meeting-havers. For Mac users with mixed platforms, Granola may fit better. For sales teams on Zoom + needing CRM integration, Fireflies. For multi-platform meeting transcription needs, broader bot-based tools (Otter, Fireflies) cover more ground. Scribbl's specific niche — Google Meet + Chrome + no-bot + any-OS — is well-served and the trajectory suggests it continues growing within that specific use case.