In short
Both are Dutch and both can record without a bot. Amber Notes keeps all data in the EU, is ISO certified and has a free plan. Notulist costs less for one person, works with Claude and ChatGPT, and is built around recording every meeting without a bot.
Side by side
| Notulist | Amber Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest paid plan | €9.99 per month excl. VAT (Pro), €8.99 when paid yearly | €20 per user per month, €16 when paid yearly (Pro) |
| Teams | €14.99 per user per month, from 2 users | Business: €16, or €13 when paid yearly, from 5 users |
| Free option | 14-day trial with 3 hours of audio | Free plan with 10 meetings a month, up to 30 minutes each |
| How it records | On your own device, no bot | A bot you invite, or the desktop app without a bot |
| Desktop apps | Mac and Windows | Mac and Windows |
| In-person meetings | iPhone and Android app | iOS and Android app |
| Claude and ChatGPT | Connector (MCP) for both, on every plan | An MCP connector is mentioned on its API page |
| Languages | 31, including Dutch | 99+, including Dutch |
| Data | Stored in the EU (Amsterdam); transcribed in the US by default, or entirely in the EU if you choose the EU transcription model; never used to train AI | EU only; ISO 27001 and 9001; no AI training, written into its DPA |
Where Amber Notes is strong
- Everything in the EU, with ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certification.
- A choice of bot or local recording.
- A free plan and many languages.
Where Notulist is different
- A lower price for one person: Pro costs about half of Amber Notes Pro.
- Calls noticed by themselves: the Mac app asks to record when a Teams, Zoom or Webex call starts, and stops when it ends.
- Your notes in Claude and ChatGPT: see your meeting notes in ChatGPT.
- Recordings you already have: upload audio or video in the app or on your phone.
Which one fits you
Choose Amber Notes if you need ISO certification or a bot. Choose Notulist if you work alone or in a small team, want a lower price, and want your meetings in Claude and ChatGPT.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the difference between Notulist and Amber Notes?
Both are Dutch AI notetakers. Amber Notes keeps all data in the EU, is ISO certified and offers a bot; Notulist records without a bot, notices calls by itself on the Mac, costs less for one person and connects to Claude and ChatGPT.
Does Notulist keep all data in the EU like Amber Notes?
Yes, if you choose the EU transcription model. Notulist always stores audio, transcripts and reports in the EU, in Amsterdam. By default it transcribes in the United States, with its most accurate model; with the EU model, transcription takes place in the EU as well. Amber Notes says it keeps everything in the EU.
Which is cheaper, Notulist or Amber Notes?
For one person, Notulist: Pro costs €9.99 per month excluding VAT, Amber Notes Pro €20, or €16 when paid yearly. For five or more users, Amber Notes Business costs €13 to €16 per user and Notulist Team €14.99.