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Bluedot alternatives
Bluedot compared with 7 alternatives: Tactiq, Granola, Jamie, Krisp, Fathom and 2 more.
Bluedot is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $14 per user / month, billed annually. 6 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| BluedotThis tool | Free trial · from $14/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Tactiq | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Browser extension |
| Granola | Free plan · from $14/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Jamie | Free plan · from €21/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Krisp | Free trial · from $8/mo | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Fathom | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Cluely | Free plan · from $11.99/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Scribbl | Free plan · from $13/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Bluedot
- Free plan · from $8/mo
Tactiq
Bot-free live transcription and AI notes for browser meetings
- Tactiq starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually ($96 per year). Bluedot starts at $14 per user / month, billed annually.
- Tactiq has a free plan. Bluedot does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Bluedot lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Tactiq also covers workflow automation.
- Bluedot also covers templates and screen recording.
Suits: People who do not want a notetaker bot joining their calls
- 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. Bluedot starts at $14 per user / month, billed annually.
- Granola has a free plan. Bluedot does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Bluedot lists a web app.
- Only Bluedot lists a browser extension.
- Bluedot also covers screen recording.
Suits: People who do not want a recording bot visible in their calls
- Free plan · from €21/mo
Jamie
Bot-free AI note taker with EU data hosting
- Jamie starts at €21 per user / month, billed annually. Bluedot starts at $14 per user / month, billed annually.
- Jamie has a free plan. Bluedot does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Bluedot lists a web app.
- Only Bluedot lists a browser extension.
- Bluedot also covers screen recording.
Suits: People who want meeting notes without a bot joining the call
- 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. Bluedot starts at $14 per user / month, billed annually.
- Only Bluedot lists a web app.
- Krisp also covers noise cancellation.
- Bluedot also covers templates and screen recording.
Suits: Calls taken from noisy places such as open offices, cafes or home
- Free plan · from $15/mo
Fathom
AI notetaker for Zoom, Google Meet and Teams with a free plan
- Fathom starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually (Team plan, 2-user minimum). Bluedot starts at $14 per user / month, billed annually.
- Fathom has a free plan. Bluedot does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Bluedot lists a web app.
- Only Bluedot lists an Android app.
- Only Bluedot lists a browser extension.
Suits: Individuals who want unlimited recording and transcription without paying
- Free plan · from $11.99/mo
Cluely
Live AI answers and bot-free notes in a desktop meeting overlay
- Cluely starts at $11.99 per month, billed annually ($143.88 per year). Bluedot starts at $14 per user / month, billed annually.
- Cluely has a free plan. Bluedot does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Bluedot lists a web app.
- Only Bluedot lists an Android app.
- Only Bluedot lists a browser extension.
Suits: People who want AI help during a call, not only a recap afterward
- Free plan · from $13/mo
Scribbl
Bot-free AI notetaker for Google Meet, Zoom and Teams
- Scribbl starts at $13 per user / month, billed annually. Bluedot starts at $14 per user / month, billed annually.
- Scribbl has a free plan. Bluedot does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Bluedot lists iOS and Android apps.
- Bluedot also covers screen recording.
Suits: People who do not want a bot listed among the call participants
Limits worth knowing in Bluedot
- The Free plan covers 5 meetings in total, not per month. Bluedot itself describes it as a lifetime trial.
- Basic records audio only and limits each recording to 1 hour. Video and unlimited duration need Pro.
- CRM and ATS integrations, SSO and SCIM need Business at $32 per user a month on annual billing.
- After a cancellation, recordings are inaccessible and are permanently deleted if the subscription is not restored within a month.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Bluedot?
The alternatives to Bluedot in this directory are Tactiq, Granola, Jamie, Krisp, Fathom, Cluely and Scribbl. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Bluedot.
Is there a free alternative to Bluedot?
Yes. Tactiq, Granola, Jamie, Fathom, Cluely and Scribbl have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 5, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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