Alternatives · Meeting Notes
Bee alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Bee alternative is Otter.ai (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Bee compared with 7 alternatives: Plaud, TwinMind, Otter.ai, Jamie, Notta and 2 more.
Bee has a free plan. Paid plans start at $11.99 per month, billed monthly ($99.99 billed yearly). All 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| BeeThis tool | Free plan · from $11.99/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Plaud | Free plan · from $8.33/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| TwinMind | Free plan · from $11.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Otter.ai | Free plan · from $8.33/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Jamie | Free plan · from €21/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Notta | Free plan · from $8.17/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Notis | Free plan · from $13/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows |
| Screenpipe | Free plan · from $21/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux |
Price against what you get
Bee starts at $11.99 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 7 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Plaud, Otter.ai and Notta.
TwinMind and Jamie score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Bee
Plaud
AI voice recorder devices with an app for transcripts and summaries
- Plaud starts at $8.33 per month on Pro, billed annually ($17.99 billed monthly).
- Plaud also lists a web app.
- Plaud also covers templates.
- Plaud does not cover chat assistant and tasks, which Bee does.
Suits: People who want a pocket recorder for in-person meetings and calls
TwinMind
All-day transcription and memory app for meetings and conversations
- TwinMind starts at $11.99 per month, billed annually ($14.99 billed monthly).
- TwinMind also lists a web app and a browser extension.
- TwinMind does not cover tasks, which Bee does.
Suits: People who want one running record of meetings, calls and in-person conversations
Otter.ai
Live meeting transcription with summaries and AI chat
- Otter.ai starts at $8.33 per user / month, billed annually.
- Otter.ai also lists a web app and a browser extension.
- Otter.ai does not cover tasks, which Bee does.
Suits: Reading a live transcript while a meeting or lecture is still going
Jamie
Bot-free AI note taker with EU data hosting
- Jamie starts at €21 per user / month, billed annually.
- Jamie also covers templates.
- Jamie does not cover tasks, which Bee does.
Suits: People who want meeting notes without a bot joining the call
Notta
AI notetaker and transcription for meetings, files and recordings
- Notta starts at $8.17 per month, billed annually ($97.99 per year).
- Notta also lists a web app and a browser extension.
- Notta also covers screen recording.
- Notta does not cover tasks, which Bee does.
Suits: People who transcribe uploaded files and YouTube links as well as live meetings
Notis
AI assistant you message by voice or text to do the busywork
- Notis starts at $13 per month, billed yearly ($20 billed monthly).
- Notis lists no iOS and Android apps, which Bee has.
- Notis also covers notes, workflow automation and AI agents.
- Notis does not cover meeting notes and tasks, which Bee does.
Suits: Solo founders who want to dictate tasks and notes from a chat app
Screenpipe
Records your screen and audio locally so AI can use your history
- Screenpipe starts at $21 per month ($250 per year billed annually).
- Screenpipe also lists a Linux app.
- Screenpipe lists no iOS and Android apps, which Bee has.
- Screenpipe also covers screen recording.
- Screenpipe does not cover chat assistant and tasks, which Bee does.
Suits: Individuals who want a private, searchable record of their screen and calls
Limits worth knowing in Bee
- Wearable devices are bought separately, from Amazon, and the page says select features need Bee Pro.
- Unlimited history, Bee for Desktop and integrations need Bee Pro at $11.99 a month or $99.99 a year.
- Bee Eclipse is listed as coming soon at $99.99, and Bee runs through its apps, with no web dashboard listed.
- The vendor says audio is processed in memory and then deleted; the site carries an Amazon copyright notice.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Bee?
The alternatives to Bee in this directory are Plaud, TwinMind, Otter.ai, Jamie, Notta, Notis and Screenpipe. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Bee.
Is there a free alternative to Bee?
Yes. Plaud, TwinMind, Otter.ai, Jamie, Notta, Notis and Screenpipe have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Bee alternatives work on Linux?
The Bee listing does not include a Linux app. Screenpipe lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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