bout.ai — Team updates reimagined is an AI-powered team ops co-pilot that integrates with Slack to automatically summarize project progress and generate status reports with minimal human input. It pulls data from messages, transcripts, and updates across tools like Git/Jira/Notion, delivering daily or weekly insights without the need for traditional stand-ups or update hunts. It emphasizes time savings, clarity, and proactive visibility across teams, while offering GDPR-compliant and ISO 27001-certified infrastructure.
How bout.ai Works
- Integrates with Slack Connect and active channels to surface the latest tasks and statuses.
- Analyzes messages, transcripts, and project updates to determine what you’re working on and what’s important.
- Generates overview reports (e.g., past two weeks) in minutes and distributes daily check-ins to ensure blockers are surfaced.
- Organizes projects and tasks by priority and relevance, providing concise status reports for the entire team.
- Aims to replace lengthy meetings and update hunts, returning time to teams while keeping everyone aligned.
How to Use bout.ai
- Sign up and connect Slack Connect and authorize access to your relevant channels and tools.
- Review your overview: get a ready-to-read summary of the past two weeks (15 minutes to prepare).
- Daily updates: each team member receives a daily update highlighting progress and blockers.
- Stay in sync: bout.ai compiles and distributes status reports (weekly or daily) to keep everyone informed.
- Gain time back: reduces meeting time and manual status chasing.
Security & Compliance: GDPR-compliant with ISO 27001 certified server locations in Europe.
Pricing & Availability
- 2 weeks free trial of Pro Version
- Pro Version €137 / month for up to 5 users with full AI co-pilot features
- 3 months reporting storage; options for extra users at €29/month
- Enterprise options with custom integrations and reporting formats
Use Cases
- Team status reporting without meetings
- Cross-functional project visibility
- Proactive blocker detection and escalation
- Centralized, readable progress updates for managers and stakeholders
Safety and Privacy Considerations
- Processes and data are handled to minimize manual effort and enhance transparency.
- GDPR-compliant data handling with secure, Europe-based servers.
- Clear terms of service and data policy available via the Privacy Policy and related pages.
Core Features
- Slack-integrated AI co-pilot for automatic status updates
- No heavy onboarding: surfaces relevant tasks and progress from existing tools
- Daily and weekly status reports built from team communications
- Overview reports that summarize the past two weeks in minutes
- Blocker detection and proactive visibility across projects
- GDPR-compliant with ISO 27001 certified server locations in Europe
- Flexible pricing with a 2-week free Pro trial and scalable plans
- Integrations with Git, Jira, Notion, and other project tools (where configured)