What Tablif read on Karl's site
Karl describes itself as: “Karl · private meeting notes for Mac, iPhone and Android”
- Price model: One-time · Monthly · Yearly · free tier
- Free tier: Free forever
- Stage: Live, no waitlist
What it is
Calls itself “meeting notes”.
- Calls itself: meeting notes
“Private meeting notes for Mac, iPhone and Android.”
Where it puts itself
Rules out “account”, “bot in the call” and “minute limits”. Publishes a comparison page.
- Says it will not: account · bot in the call · minute limits
“No account, no bot in the call, no minute limits.”
“Otter.ai -> https://karl.hrvojematosic.com/otter-alternative/”
What it costs
One-time purchase, monthly subscription and yearly plan. A free tier, free forever. Prices quoted: $1.99 a month, $14.99 a year, $24.99 once.
- One-time: yes
- Monthly: yes
- Yearly: yes
- Free plan: free forever
- Price: $1.99 a month · $14.99 a year · $24.99 once
“Pro is optional. It costs $1.99 a month, $14.99 a year, or $24.99 once”
“It costs $1.99 a month”
“$14.99 a year”
Who it sells to
Available in 4 languages.
- Languages: 4 languages
“English, Spanish, French, German and more.”
How it runs
A desktop app and mobile app for Android, iOS and macOS. Runs locally and works offline. Distributed through the App Store and Play Store. AI is a side feature.
- Kind: desktop · mobile
- Runs on: Android · iOS · macOS
- Runs where: on the device, offline
- Distributed via: App Store · Play Store
- AI role: a side feature
“Tap record and Karl transcribes live, then writes the summary on your iPhone, Mac or Android phone.”
“Private meeting notes that never leave your phone or Mac”
What it works with
Names Granola, Meet and 3 more on its pages.
- Names: Granola · Meet · Otter.ai · +2
“Granola”
“Karl”
What it offers as proof
Live, no waitlist. Try it without signing up.
- Instant signup: yes
- Trial asks for: nothing
“Download on the App Store Free · iPhone and Mac”
Sources
Tablif read these pages, last on 8 Nov 2026. Everything above is what the product says about itself; Tablif does not verify every claim.
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