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Vexa vs Recall.ai

Open source vs closed source. Self-hostable vs cloud-only. 40% cheaper on bot infrastructure. See how Vexa compares to Recall.ai.

Vexa
$0.30/hr

Bot infrastructure + 12-month audio storage. Transcription: +$0.20/hr

Transcription add-on: +$0.20/hr
Open source — self-host free
Recall.ai
~$0.72/hr effective

Bot ($0.50/hr) + transcription ($0.22/hr) at volume commitments

No self-host option
Closed source
Vendor lock-in

Feature
comparison

FeatureVexaRecall.ai
Open source
Self-hostable
Google Meet
Microsoft Teams
Zoom
Real-time transcription
Recording + storage
Interactive bots (TTS)
Screenshare from bot
MCP server
n8n integration
On-premises deployment
Apache 2.0 license
REST API
WebSocket streaming
Webhooks

Why developers
choose Vexa

Up to 40% cheaper

Bot: $0.30/hr vs Recall.ai's ~$0.50/hr (40% cheaper). Transcription add-on: $0.20/hr vs ~$0.15/hr. Two separate products, compare each.

Open source

Apache 2.0 licensed. Audit the code, fork it, self-host it. No vendor lock-in, no surprise pricing changes.

Self-host when ready

Start with our cloud, migrate to self-hosted when you scale. Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, or bare metal.

MCP + n8n native

First-party MCP server and n8n workflow integration. Connect AI agents directly to meeting data.

Interactive bots

TTS speak, listen, respond, and screenshare from bots. Build truly interactive meeting experiences.

Same API patterns

Familiar REST API patterns. If you've used Recall.ai, migrating to Vexa takes hours, not weeks.

Switching from Recall.ai?

Same REST API patterns—migrate in hours. Send bots with one API call, get transcription via webhook or WebSocket. Your existing integration logic transfers directly.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Vexa a drop-in replacement for Recall.ai?

Vexa uses similar REST API patterns for sending bots, managing meetings, and retrieving transcriptions. While not identical endpoints, the migration is straightforward—most teams complete it in hours.

How is Vexa cheaper?

Bot infrastructure: Vexa $0.30/hr vs Recall.ai ~$0.50/hr (40% cheaper). Transcription add-on: Vexa $0.20/hr vs Recall.ai ~$0.15/hr. We keep costs low with efficient infrastructure and open-source development.

Can I start with Vexa cloud and move to self-hosted later?

Yes. Start with our managed cloud at $0.30/hr. When you're ready to scale or need data sovereignty, deploy the same open-source code on your own infrastructure with Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift.