Review · 2026
Sonnet AI review
Final score: 53/100 · Grade D · Below average
Mac-native bot-less notetaker — privacy by default.
Quiet macOS app that records system audio and your mic without joining the call. Strong privacy posture and very fast setup. No mobile, no enterprise admin, no analytics layer.
Scorecard — 14 categories
| # | Category | Score | Weight | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Recording & Platform Coverage | 38/50 | 12% | 9.1 | |
| 2 | Transcription Quality | 25/45 | 10% | 5.6 | |
| 3 | AI Reports & Notes | 19/45 | 10% | 4.2 | |
| 4 | Knowledge Management | 16/30 | 10% | 5.3 | |
| 5 | Email Handling | 11/30 | 8% | 2.9 | |
| 6 | Telephony & VoIP | 9/25 | 8% | 2.9 | |
| 7 | Integration — CRM | 8/25 | 7% | 2.2 | |
| 8 | Integration — ATS | 0/20 | 5% | 0.0 | |
| 9 | Integration — Productivity | 10/20 | 5% | 2.5 | |
| 10 | Automation & Workflows | 18/35 | 10% | 5.1 | |
| 11 | Organization & Search | 16/30 | 5% | 2.7 | |
| 12 | Conversation Intelligence | 10/30 | 5% | 1.7 | |
| 13 | Security & Compliance | 25/40 | 8% | 5.0 | |
| 14 | Pricing & Value | 15/25 | 7% | 4.2 | |
| Final score | D | 100% | 53/100 | ||
Top strengths
- Recording & Platform Coverage (76%)
- Security & Compliance (63%)
- Pricing & Value (60%)
Weakest areas
- Integration — ATS (0%)
- Integration — CRM (32%)
- Conversation Intelligence (33%)
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