Best AI for transcribing audio and meetings (2026)
A comparison of Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and ChatGPT record mode for transcribing meetings and voice notes: requirements, languages, formats and limits, with the date checked.
Date checked: 16 October 2026. Features and plans change; check the official help.
| Google Meet | Microsoft Teams | ChatGPT (record mode) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it transcribes | Meet meetings | Teams meetings | Meetings, voice notes and brainstorms |
| Requirement | Certain Google Workspace editions; computer or Android | Teams for desktop for live | macOS app; Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise or Edu |
| Spanish/other languages | Yes, 8 languages | Many languages incl. Spanish and Catalan | Works best in English; others may vary |
| Output | Doc in the organiser’s Drive | .docx or .vtt | Notes in a canvas |
| Key limit | Can’t be paused | Live translation needs Teams Premium | 4 hours per session |
What to use when
- Your meetings are already on Meet or Teams: use the built-in transcript; it’s saved and sent to the organiser.
- A voice note or in-person meeting on a Mac: ChatGPT’s record mode.
- Always: tell people and get consent before recording, and check names and figures.
Step by step in transcribe meetings with AI.
Frequently asked questions
Which AI transcribes best in Spanish?
Meet and Teams support Spanish transcription. OpenAI says its record mode works best in English and accuracy in other languages may vary.
How long can a ChatGPT recording be?
4 hours (240 minutes) per session, according to OpenAI.
Main guide on this topic: Write meeting minutes with AI in minutes
Keep reading
Sources
Change log
- : First published with official Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and OpenAI help checked on 16/10/2026.
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