Shadow
meeting-assistants
Botless AI meeting assistant that captures every call, on screen and off
Pricing
Free plan
Rating
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Votes
0
Head-to-head comparison
Shadow vs screenpipe
Compare Shadow and screenpipe side by side across pricing, features, ratings, pros, cons, best-fit use cases, and alternatives.
screenpipe
productivity
Local-first screen and audio recall that gives your AI agents context
Pricing
Free plan
Rating
—
Votes
0
Feature comparison
Feature
Shadow
screenpipe
Category
meeting-assistants
productivity
Pricing
Free plan
Free plan
Free plan
API access
Mobile app
Browser extension
Team collaboration
Custom training
Self-hosted option
Offline mode
Multi-language support
Shadow pros and cons
Botless, OS-level capture of every call
Works on impromptu and non-Zoom meetings
Captures on-screen content, not just audio
Very generous free tier
Always-listening design raises consent concerns
Recording disclosure is the user's responsibility
Desktop-only capture
screenpipe pros and cons
Local-first capture and storage by default
Local API and MCP server for compatible AI assistants
Works with Claude, Codex, and other AI tools
Source-available code you can inspect
Source-available under a commercial license, not open source
Commercial or production use requires a paid license
Optional cloud AI, transcription, and sync send context off-device
Which one should you choose?
Best overall signal
Shadow
Selected using Toolglade popularity signals such as views and votes.
Best value signal
Shadow
Selected using free-plan availability and engagement signals.
Best for
Shadow
- sales teams
- consultants
- client-facing roles
- sales reps
- consultants
screenpipe
- local-first AI recall
- meeting notes and summaries
- giving agents work context
- Privacy-conscious knowledge workers
- Consultants and researchers who need work recall
FAQ
Is Shadow better than screenpipe?
It depends on your use case. Compare category fit, pricing, feature availability, and ratings before choosing.
Which tool has a free plan?
Shadow and screenpipe offer a free plan based on current Toolglade data.