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Bubbles alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Bubbles alternative for most people is Fireflies.ai (3.2 GPA), first in our ranking of AI meeting note takers. It's also the best free one.
Bubbles compared with 5 alternatives: Fathom, tl;dv, Granola, Fireflies.ai and Otter.ai.
Bubbles has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12 per member / month, billed yearly ($15 billed monthly). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| BubblesThis tool | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, macOS |
| Fathom | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| tl;dv | Free plan · from $18/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Granola | Free plan · from $14/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Fireflies.ai | Free plan · from $10/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 |
Price against what you get
Bubbles starts at $12 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Fireflies.ai and Otter.ai.
Fathom, tl;dv and Granola 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 Bubbles
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).
- Fathom also lists Windows and iOS apps.
- Fathom lists no web app, which Bubbles has.
- Fathom also covers templates.
- Fathom does not cover screen recording, which Bubbles does.
Suits: Individuals who want unlimited recording and transcription without paying
tl;dv
Meeting recorder and AI notetaker for Zoom, Meet and Teams
- tl;dv starts at $18 per seat / month, billed annually.
- tl;dv also lists Windows, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- tl;dv also covers templates.
- tl;dv does not cover screen recording, which Bubbles does.
Suits: Teams that want video recordings of calls, not only notes
Granola
AI notepad that transcribes meetings from device audio, no bot
- Granola starts at $14 per user / month, billed monthly.
- Granola also lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Granola lists no web app, which Bubbles has.
- Granola also covers templates.
- Granola does not cover screen recording, which Bubbles does.
Suits: People who do not want a recording bot visible in their calls
Fireflies.ai
Meeting notetaker that records, transcribes and summarizes calls
- Fireflies.ai starts at $10 per seat / month, billed annually.
- Fireflies.ai also lists Windows, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- Fireflies.ai also covers dictation.
- Fireflies.ai does not cover screen recording, which Bubbles does.
Suits: Teams that want every call transcribed and searchable in one place
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 Windows, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- Otter.ai does not cover screen recording, which Bubbles does.
Suits: Reading a live transcript while a meeting or lecture is still going
Limits worth knowing in Bubbles
- The homepage says no bots join your calls, while the Notetaker and pricing pages describe a bot that joins meetings; the two modes work differently.
- The download listed is for macOS 13 or later; the Notetaker is the route for other computers.
- On the free plan the Notetaker joins all meetings with 2 or more invitees and every invitee gets the recording.
- Pro pricing is $18 per member a month for 1 or 2 members and $12 at 3 or more.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Bubbles?
The alternatives to Bubbles in this directory are Fathom, tl;dv, Granola, Fireflies.ai and Otter.ai. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Bubbles.
Is there a free alternative to Bubbles?
Yes. Fathom, tl;dv, Granola, Fireflies.ai and Otter.ai have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Bubbles alternatives work on Windows?
The Bubbles listing does not include a Windows app. Fathom, tl;dv, Granola, Fireflies.ai and Otter.ai list one.
Which Bubbles alternatives work on Android?
The Bubbles listing does not include an Android app. tl;dv, Granola, Fireflies.ai and Otter.ai list 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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