Question 1

What is FifthDraft?

Accepted Answer

FifthDraft is an AI-powered meeting transcription tool that records audio from your browser without requiring a bot to join your calls. It transforms voice memos into polished meeting notes with automatic action item extraction, and includes Idea Studio for AI-powered brainstorming.

Question 2

How is FifthDraft different from Otter.ai?

Accepted Answer

Unlike Otter.ai, FifthDraft doesn't require a bot to join your meetings. It records directly from your browser or system audio, so participants don't see 'Recording Bot has joined' notifications. This preserves natural conversation flow and privacy.

Question 3

How much does FifthDraft cost?

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FifthDraft offers a free tier with 30 minutes per month. The Pro plan is $149/year (or $15/month) and includes 2000 minutes per month, Idea Studio features, system audio capture, file uploads, and PDF/DOCX export.

Question 4

What is Idea Studio?

Accepted Answer

Idea Studio is FifthDraft's AI-powered brainstorming mode. It transforms voice recordings of your thoughts into organized insights, including core ideas extraction, research questions, project brief generation, and mind map visualizations.

Question 5

Can FifthDraft record Zoom and Teams meetings?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Pro users can capture system audio to record virtual meetings from Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, and other platforms. This feature works in Chrome and Edge browsers on desktop without requiring a bot to join the meeting.

Question 6

Is my data secure with FifthDraft?

Accepted Answer

Yes, FifthDraft uses industry-standard encryption for all data in transit and at rest. Audio recordings are automatically deleted after 48 hours. Transcriptions use OpenAI Whisper and Claude for processing, but are not stored or used for training by these providers.

Question 7

How do I start recording?

Accepted Answer

After logging in, go to your Dashboard and click on either 'Meeting Notes' or 'Idea Studio' mode. Then click the microphone button to start recording. Make sure to allow microphone access when prompted by your browser.

Question 8

What's the difference between Meeting Notes and Idea Studio?

Accepted Answer

Meeting Notes mode is optimized for capturing meetings, calls, and discussions. It extracts action items, decisions, and key points. Idea Studio mode is designed for brainstorming - it helps expand your ideas, find connections, and suggests research directions.

Question 9

How long does processing take?

Accepted Answer

Processing typically takes 1-2 minutes depending on the length of your recording. You'll see a progress indicator while your audio is being transcribed and analyzed.

Question 10

Can I upload existing audio files?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Pro users can upload audio files (MP3, WAV, M4A, etc.) up to 120MB. Click the upload button on the recording page to select a file from your device.

Question 11

What audio formats are supported?

Accepted Answer

We support most common audio formats including MP3, WAV, M4A, WEBM, OGG, and FLAC. For best results, we recommend recording at 16kHz or higher sample rate.

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