Maybe you know the feeling: you use Sonix, get a transcription - but that’s often only half the battle. No live recording of your meetings, no real integration into your workflow, and then the eternal question: what to do with all the information after the interview?
And let’s not forget: data protection? Pretty unclear.
That’s exactly why many users are looking for a true Sonix replacement.
This is where Sally comes in. A smart, German alternative that not only transcribes, but also handles your entire meeting management. With live recordings, GDPR-compliant servers in the EU, and integration with over 5,000 tools, Sally clearly stands out.
And the best part? It’s made simple for people who don’t have time for complicated tools.
In this comparison, “Sonix vs. German Alternative in 2025”, we’ll simply show you what both tools can do and where Sally quietly but clearly pulls ahead.
Data Protection: Where Do Sonix and Sally Actually Store Your Data?
With Sally AI, it’s immediately clear: your data stays in the EU. More specifically, Sally uses GDPR-compliant servers. This is a huge advantage for all companies in Germany and Europe, especially when sensitive customer information is involved.
Sonix? Unfortunately, no specific information is available about server locations or GDPR compliance. And anyone who’s dealt with US-based tools knows that they can quickly get complicated.
So if privacy is important to you, Sally is clearly the safer choice.

Transcription and Recording: Live or Only Afterwards?
Sonix stands out with very good transcription accuracy and support for over 49 languages, especially for pre-recorded files. The in-browser editor is also a nice plus. But: no live transcription. No direct meeting recording.
Sally, on the other hand, lets you record your meetings live on Zoom, Google Meet, or MS Teams and provides high-quality transcription after the meeting. You can also upload audio and video files. It automatically recognizes tasks and creates a smart summary.
Over 35 languages? ✓
Custom vocabulary? ✓
So if you want more than just “upload a file and get a transcript,” Sally is the more sophisticated solution.

Integration and Automation: Plug & Play or Copy & Paste?
Sally connects to over 5,000 tools including Zapier, Power Automate, various CRM systems, and many more. Plus: with Sally, multiple tools are integrated natively, not just via third-party tools like Zapier. In this way you can make more individual adjustments.
It can automatically send meeting summaries via email and hand off tasks directly to your project management tool. You don’t have to do anything manually, it just works.
Sonix does offer API access (starting with the Premium plan), but there’s little information on CRM or email integrations. In practice, this often means: manual transfer of information or technical workarounds.

Conversational Intelligence: Sonix Alternative Sally Is Better
Both tools use AI to analyze your meetings. Sonix provides chapter overviews, topic extraction, and custom prompts. But users report that the summaries are often inaccurate and miss the context.
Sally offers strong analytics capabilities, recognizes customer objections, and even provides sales analysis. It doesn’t just understand what was said, but also why it matters.
That’s real added value, especially for sales teams, project management teams and all teams.

Coaching: Learn from Meetings with Sally, don't just document them
Sonix offers... nothing in this area. No benchmarks, no objection handling, no coaching.
Sally, on the other hand, includes real coaching features:
It shows whether objections were identified and addressed, provides benchmarks, and displays your meeting quality clearly on a dashboard.
This is especially useful for teams that want to improve how they communicate and make results measurable.
A real bonus point for anyone who wants to take their communication to the next level.

Pricing: Flexible or Confusing?
Sonix has a pay-per-use model ($10 per hour) or a subscription ($5 per hour plus $22/month). Sounds flexible at first, but can get expensive quickly, especially with frequent meetings. And: the low rates are for **individuals only, **for teams, it quickly gets confusing.
Sally offers clear pricing plans for every need (annual billing):
- Starter: €8/month (4 weeks free trial) - includes 1,200 transcription minutes, meeting summary, task detection, and more
- Team: €34/month - with unlimited transcription, sales analysis & coaching
- Enterprise: €72/month - for large teams with advanced features
Conclusion: Sonix vs. German Alternative Sally - Which Suits You Better?
Sonix is a solid tool if you just want to occasionally transcribe audio files. Good accuracy, easy to use but focused purely on one function.
Data protection, live recording, integrations, coaching? Not really.
Sally, on the other hand, is the more well-rounded solution: It doesn’t just transcribe, it helps you prepare, conduct, and follow up on meetings meaningfully. Everything is GDPR-compliant, fully integrable, and powered by smart features like objection analysis and personalized summaries.
So if you’re looking for a Sonix alternative that can do more and better fits your everyday workflow, then Sally is the smart choice.
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