# Tactiq alternative. Meet Brifo

Tactiq is the best bot-free option for cross-OS Chrome users. Brifo is the better choice for macOS users who want a native app, system-audio capture, and auto-detection beyond just Google Meet in Chrome.

## What is Tactiq?

Chrome-extension-based meeting transcription that runs in the browser without a bot. Closest thing to Brifo's bot-free model on the web.

- **Founded:** 2020
- **Pricing:** 5 meetings, 10 AI actions per month; Pro: $12/mo. Team: $20/user/mo.
- **Platforms:** web, chrome-extension
- **Capture model:** browser-extension
- **Integrations:** Slack, Notion, Confluence, Salesforce, HubSpot, Quip, Google Docs

## Cons of Tactiq
- Chrome-only. No Safari, no Firefox, no native Mac app.
- Requires Chrome to be open during the meeting
- Transcripts still upload to Tactiq's cloud
- AI actions throttled (10/mo on free, escalating tiers required)
- Less depth than full meeting tools (no Q&A chat, no auto-detection)

## Why Brifo
- Works regardless of browser. Captures system audio at OS level.
- Native Mac app, not a browser extension
- Auto-detects meetings. Tactiq needs you to open the meeting in Chrome.
- Audio never uploaded (Tactiq uploads transcript to cloud)
- Jira, Linear, OpenProject native filing

## Honest tradeoffs (Tactiq wins on)
- Tactiq works on Windows plus Linux plus ChromeOS via Chrome. Brifo is macOS only.
- Tactiq needs zero install if you already have Chrome
- Tactiq's Google Docs integration is more developed

## Long-form
Tactiq deserves credit as one of the few competitors that took the bot-free path. Capture happens through a Chrome extension that reads the meeting tab's audio. The architecture is clean for Chrome-first users on any OS. But Chrome-only has costs. You have to remember to open meetings in Chrome (not Safari or a desktop meeting app), Chrome must stay open during the call, and the extension only sees meetings running inside Chrome. Brifo takes a heavier but more flexible approach. Capture system audio at the macOS level, which means any meeting in any app (Zoom desktop, Meet in Safari, Teams native, Discord, FaceTime) just works. For Mac users, this is usually the right tradeoff. For Windows or Linux users (or for users who refuse to standardize on Chrome), Tactiq's model wins by being available at all.

## FAQ
**Is Brifo a Tactiq alternative?**

Yes for Mac users. Brifo is a native macOS app with system-audio capture (works in any browser or app). Tactiq is a Chrome extension that only works on Chrome but supports any OS that runs Chrome.

**Does Brifo require Chrome like Tactiq?**

No. Brifo captures system audio at the macOS level. You can have your meeting in Safari, Zoom desktop, Microsoft Teams native. Brifo captures it the same way.

**Why switch from Tactiq to Brifo?**

If you're on Mac and want bot-free capture beyond just Chrome and Google Meet, Brifo is broader. Native app, auto-detection across all platforms, audio never uploaded, Jira integration.

**Does Brifo work on Windows or Linux like Tactiq?**

No. Brifo is macOS only. If you're on Windows or Linux and want bot-free capture, Tactiq via Chrome is currently the best cross-OS option.

**Is Brifo cheaper than Tactiq?**

Yes. Brifo is free during beta. Tactiq Pro is $12/mo.

**Does Tactiq capture system audio like Brifo?**

No. Tactiq captures audio from the Chrome tab where your meeting is happening. Brifo captures the entire macOS audio output, which is broader but Mac-specific.