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TaglineRun any open-source AI model with an API call.Meeting notes that don't suck. Runs locally, no bot joins.Vector + raster AI for designers. Actually controls the output.Spreadsheets with AI + live integrations baked in.
CategoryDev PlatformMeetingsImageData
PricingPay per second of computeFree + $18/moFree + $12-$48/moFree + $19-$89/user/mo
Best forDevelopers using open-source models (Flux, SDXL, Whisper, etc).Founders, execs, consultants who live in calls.Designers, brand teams, anyone needing vector output or tight style control.Ops teams, marketers, anyone building dashboards from multiple sources.
Strengths
  • Tens of thousands of models (image, video, audio, LLMs)
  • One-line API for any model
  • Cog framework for custom model deploy
  • No bot in the call — runs on your Mac
  • Strong templates
  • Fast summaries
  • Exports SVG vectors — rare in AI image gen
  • Strong style control + consistency
  • Brand kit for consistent outputs
  • Pull live data from Stripe, Slack, Google Analytics, etc.
  • AI functions inside cells
  • Modern UX
Weaknesses
  • Cold starts on less-popular models
  • Pricing gets real at scale
  • Mac-only
  • Single-user by design
  • Less hyped than Midjourney
  • Learning curve for non-designers
  • Not a full Excel replacement for heavy users
  • Integrations best on paid tiers
Kai's verdictS-tier for open-source model APIs. The default in this space.S-tier. Category-defining UX. If you take notes in meetings, switch this week.S-tier for designers. The only one that takes vectors seriously.A-tier. The most interesting spreadsheet in years. Great for ops dashboards.
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