Xcribe.ai vs Alternatives
See how Xcribe stacks up against building it yourself or using other meeting API providers.
| Feature | Xcribe.ai | Recall.ai | DIY Build |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unified API for Zoom, Teams, Meet | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Slack Huddles Support | ✓ | ~ | ✗ |
| No Host Privileges Required | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
| Real-time Transcription Stream | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
| Speaker Diarization | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
| Automatic Language Detection | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
| Generous Free Tier (5hrs/mo) | ✓ | ~ | ~ |
| Transparent Usage-Based Pricing | ✓ | ~ | ~ |
| Developer-First Docs & DX | ✓ | ~ | ~ |
| Instant Bot Join (Pro Add-on) | ✓ | ~ | ~ |
| Recording Storage (Pro) | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
| Dedicated Support Options | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
| Time to First Call (Self-Serve) | ~ | ~ | ~ |
| Agent‑capable workflows (beta) | ✓ | ~ | ~ |
| Unified events & webhooks | ✓ | ~ | ~ |
| Time to first agent | ~ | ~ | ~ |