Microsoft Teams Transcription vs Notah: Features Compared
Complete guide to Microsoft Teams transcription options. Compare Teams native, Copilot ($30/mo), and third-party AI tools for meeting notes.
Quick Answer
Teams native (free, 85% accuracy) works for basic needs. Copilot ($30/user) adds AI summaries. For Arabic support and lower cost, use Notah with Teams.
Introduction
Microsoft Teams is the leading enterprise collaboration platform, but its transcription capabilities have limitations. This guide shows you how to get the best AI meeting notes for Teams in 2025.
Teams Built-in Transcription vs. AI Tools
| Feature | Teams Native | Copilot | AI Tools (Notah) |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Accuracy | 85% | 90% | 96% |
| Arabic Support | ❌ None | ❌ None | ✅ All dialects |
| Real-time Transcription | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| AI Summaries | Basic | Advanced | Advanced |
| Action Items | Manual | ✅ Auto | ✅ Auto |
| Cost | Included | $30/user/mo | From $0 |
Option 1: Microsoft Teams Transcription
How to Enable:
1. During a meeting, click More actions (...)
2. Select Record and transcribe
3. Choose Start transcription
Option 2: Microsoft Copilot for Teams
Premium AI assistant for Teams at $30/user/month on top of M365 license.
Option 3: AI Meeting Assistants
How to Use Notah with Teams:
Method A: Browser Extension
1. Install Notah Chrome extension
2. Join Teams meeting via browser (not desktop app)
3. Extension automatically transcribes
Method B: Bot Integration
1. Invite AI bot to your Teams meeting
2. Bot joins as participant
3. Receives full audio and transcribes
Comparison: Teams AI Options
| Option | Accuracy | Arabic | Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teams Native | 85% | ❌ | Free | Basic English |
| Copilot | 90% | ❌ | $30/user | Microsoft loyalists |
| Notah | 96% | ✅ | From $0 | MENA teams |
| Otter.ai | 95% | ⚠️ | From $10 | English teams |
Conclusion
For Microsoft Teams users:
1. Basic English needs: Use built-in Teams transcription
2. Advanced English + Microsoft ecosystem: Consider Copilot ($30/user)
3. Arabic or multilingual teams: Use Notah (from $0)
Try Notah with Teams and get superior transcription with full Arabic dialect support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Microsoft Teams have transcription?
Yes, Teams has built-in transcription on paid plans. It is English-only with 85% accuracy. Enable via meeting settings or during the call.
Is Microsoft Copilot worth $30/month for meetings?
Copilot adds AI summaries and action items, but lacks Arabic support. At $30/user/month, dedicated tools like Notah ($10/month) offer similar features plus Arabic at 1/3 the cost.
Can I get Arabic transcription in Teams?
Not with Microsoft tools. Use a third-party AI assistant like Notah that joins Teams meetings via bot and transcribes Arabic dialects with 94% accuracy.
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