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Anarlog alternatives
Anarlog compared with 7 alternatives: Granola, Meetily, Jamie, Quill Meetings, Krisp and 2 more.
Anarlog has a free plan. Paid plans start at $14 per person / month, or $140 per person / year. 5 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| AnarlogThis tool | Free plan · from $14/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Granola | Free plan · from $14/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Meetily | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows |
| Jamie | Free plan · from €21/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Quill Meetings | Free plan · from $6.99/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Krisp | Free trial · from $8/mo | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Shadow | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | macOS |
| talat | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | macOS, Windows |
How each one differs from Anarlog
- Free plan · from $14/mo
Granola
AI notepad that transcribes meetings from device audio, no bot
- Granola starts at $14 per user / month, billed monthly. Anarlog starts at $14 per person / month, or $140 per person / year.
- Only Granola lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Anarlog lists a Linux app.
- Anarlog is open source, according to its own site.
- Granola also covers templates.
Suits: People who do not want a recording bot visible in their calls
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Meetily
Open-source meeting recorder that transcribes on your device
- Meetily starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly ($120). Anarlog starts at $14 per person / month, or $140 per person / year.
- Only Anarlog lists a Linux app.
- Meetily also covers templates.
- Anarlog also covers chat assistant.
Suits: People whose meetings cannot be sent to a cloud notetaker
- Free plan · from €21/mo
Jamie
Bot-free AI note taker with EU data hosting
- Jamie starts at €21 per user / month, billed annually. Anarlog starts at $14 per person / month, or $140 per person / year.
- Only Jamie lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Anarlog lists a Linux app.
- Anarlog is open source, according to its own site.
- Jamie also covers templates.
Suits: People who want meeting notes without a bot joining the call
- Free plan · from $6.99/mo
Quill Meetings
Local-first AI meeting notes recorded without a bot
- Quill Meetings starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually. Anarlog starts at $14 per person / month, or $140 per person / year.
- Only Quill Meetings lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Anarlog lists a Linux app.
- Quill Meetings is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Anarlog is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Professionals whose conversations cannot be sent to a cloud notetaker
- Free trial · from $8/mo
Krisp
Noise cancellation and bot-free AI meeting notes in one app
- Krisp starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually. Anarlog starts at $14 per person / month, or $140 per person / year.
- Anarlog has a free plan. Krisp does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Krisp lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Krisp lists a browser extension.
- Only Anarlog lists a Linux app.
Suits: Calls taken from noisy places such as open offices, cafes or home
- Free plan · from $8/mo
Shadow
Bot-free Mac meeting recorder that runs your own AI prompts
- Shadow starts at $8 per month, billed annually. Anarlog starts at $14 per person / month, or $140 per person / year.
- Only Anarlog lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Anarlog is open source, according to its own site.
- Shadow also covers dictation and Markdown.
Suits: Mac users who want meeting notes without a bot in the call
- Free trial · from $9/mo
talat
Local transcription app for meetings, dictation and recordings
- talat starts at $9 per month, $89 per year, or $189 once for a lifetime license. Anarlog starts at $14 per person / month, or $140 per person / year.
- Anarlog has a free plan. talat does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Anarlog lists a Linux app.
- talat can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Anarlog is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: People who cannot send meeting audio to a cloud service
Limits worth knowing in Anarlog
- There is no mobile app yet. The download page says the iPhone, iPad and Android apps launch in October.
- Hosted transcription and AI, dictation, sync, sharing and automations need Pro. Free relies on local models or your own paid API keys.
- Shared notes and the Cloud API keep a server-readable copy, unlike Cloud Sync, which is end-to-end encrypted.
- Speaker labeling is manual on the Free plan; better speaker identification is a Pro feature.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Anarlog?
The alternatives to Anarlog in this directory are Granola, Meetily, Jamie, Quill Meetings, Krisp, Shadow and talat. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Anarlog.
Is there a free alternative to Anarlog?
Yes. Granola, Meetily, Jamie, Quill Meetings and Shadow have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Anarlog alternatives work on Android?
The Anarlog listing does not include an Android app. Granola, Jamie, Quill Meetings and Krisp list one.
Which Anarlog alternatives work on iOS?
The Anarlog listing does not include an iOS app. Granola, Jamie, Quill Meetings and Krisp list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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