IntegrationsDecember 8, 2025•9 min read

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.

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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.

Microsoft Teams Transcription Guide 2025

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.

320M

Monthly active Teams users

largest in enterprise market

83%

of Fortune 500 companies

use Microsoft Teams

Teams Built-in Transcription vs. AI Tools

Option 1: Microsoft Teams Transcription

How to Enable:

During a meeting, click More actions (...)
Select Record and transcribe
Choose Start transcription

Warning:Teams transcription is English-only and has lower accuracy than dedicated AI tools. No Arabic dialect support.

Option 2: Microsoft Copilot for Teams

Premium AI assistant for Teams at $30/user/month on top of M365 license.

✓ AI Summaries

Advanced meeting recaps

✓ Action Items

Automatic extraction

✓ Chat Integration

Ask questions about past meetings

✓ Ecosystem

Works across Microsoft 365

Info:At $30/user/month, Copilot costs 3x more than dedicated AI meeting tools while offering similar features but no Arabic support.

Option 3: AI Meeting Assistants

How to Use Notah with Teams:

Method A: Browser Extension

Install Notah Chrome extension
Join Teams meeting via browser (not desktop app)
Extension automatically transcribes

Method B: Bot Integration

Invite AI bot to your Teams meeting
Bot joins as participant
Receives full audio and transcribes

Pro Tip:For best results with desktop Teams, use bot integration. Browser extensions require the web version of Teams.

Comparison: Teams AI Options

Conclusion

For Microsoft Teams users:

Basic English needs: Use built-in Teams transcription
Advanced English + Microsoft ecosystem: Consider Copilot ($30/user)
Arabic or multilingual teams: Use Notah (from $0)

cost savings

using Notah vs Copilot for better Arabic support

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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