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Shadow

AI takes notes and types

Checked 5 Oct 2026 Reviewed by Alex Listed since August 2024

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At a glance

Starts at $0 per month Free plan includes everything you need to get started.
Free tier Yes
Platforms macOS
Best for Remote teams, soloists
Not for Users needing bots in meetings

4.0 out of 5

Scored by Alex after real use

Our verdict

Shadow captures meetings and turns text into polished prose. Great for remote work or when you prefer to type quickly. It’s not ideal if you need more than basic transcription.

✓What it does well

Smart transcriptionsTranscribes meetings with speaker labels and clean output.
Custom SkillsRuns personalized prompts for tasks like note-taking or chat.
Voice controlUses voice input to quickly capture what you say, see, and type.

✕Where it falls short

No bots includedDoesn’t join meetings as a bot or provide AI assistants within the call.
Limited free tierFree plan is basic; more features require upgrading to Plus.
Manual setup for SkillsSetup and training of custom Skills takes time without pre-made templates.

Key features

Audio recordingRecords audio from meetings.
Smart screenshotsCaptures meeting windows automatically for reference.
Integration with Zapier, n8nSends transcriptions and Skill results to other tools via webhooks.
Speaker Labelsdistinguishes speakers in real-time transcriptions

Questions about Shadow

What does Shadow do?

Shadow is a macOS writing assistant that takes notes and types. It records meeting audio, transcribes meetings with speaker labels, captures meeting windows automatically as smart screenshots, and uses voice input to capture what a user says, sees and types. The reviewer says it turns text into polished prose.

Is Shadow free?

Yes. Shadow has a free plan at $0 per month that the vendor says includes everything needed to get started. The reviewer calls the free plan basic, and more features require the Plus plan at $8 per month, which includes unlimited AI features and action skills.

Does Shadow join meetings as a bot?

No. Shadow does not join meetings as a bot or provide AI assistants within the call, and Toolio lists it as not for users who need bots in meetings. It records meeting audio and transcribes it with speaker labels instead.

Does Shadow integrate with Zapier?

Yes. Shadow sends transcriptions and Skill results to other tools through webhooks, with integration for Zapier and n8n. Skills are personalized prompts for tasks such as note-taking or chat, though the reviewer notes that setting them up takes time because there are no pre-made templates.

Who is Shadow best for?

Toolio lists Shadow as best for remote teams and soloists, and the reviewer calls it great for remote work or for people who prefer to type quickly. It is not ideal for anyone who needs more than basic transcription. Alex scored it 4.0 out of 5.