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Circleback alternatives
Circleback compared with 7 alternatives: Granola, Fathom, Fireflies.ai, Otter.ai, Jamie and 2 more.
Circleback has a free plan. Paid plans start at $15 per user / month, billed yearly. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CirclebackThis tool | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Granola | Free plan · from $14/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Fathom | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| 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 |
| Jamie | Free plan · from €21/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Meeting.ai | Free trial · from $30/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Timeless | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows |
How each one differs from Circleback
- 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. Circleback starts at $15 per user / month, billed yearly.
- Only Circleback lists a web app.
- Granola also covers templates.
- Circleback also covers workflow automation.
Suits: People who do not want a recording bot visible in their calls
- 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). Circleback starts at $15 per user / month, billed yearly.
- Only Circleback lists a web app.
- Only Circleback lists an Android app.
- Fathom also covers templates.
- Circleback also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Individuals who want unlimited recording and transcription without paying
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Fireflies.ai
Meeting notetaker that records, transcribes and summarizes calls
- Fireflies.ai starts at $10 per seat / month, billed annually. Circleback starts at $15 per user / month, billed yearly.
- Only Fireflies.ai lists a browser extension.
- Fireflies.ai also covers dictation.
- Circleback also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Teams that want every call transcribed and searchable in one place
- Free plan · from $8.33/mo
Otter.ai
Live meeting transcription with summaries and AI chat
- Otter.ai starts at $8.33 per user / month, billed annually. Circleback starts at $15 per user / month, billed yearly.
- Only Otter.ai lists a browser extension.
- Circleback also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Reading a live transcript while a meeting or lecture is still going
- Free plan · from €21/mo
Jamie
Bot-free AI note taker with EU data hosting
- Jamie starts at €21 per user / month, billed annually. Circleback starts at $15 per user / month, billed yearly.
- Only Circleback lists a web app.
- Jamie also covers templates.
- Circleback also covers workflow automation.
Suits: People who want meeting notes without a bot joining the call
- Free trial · from $30/mo
Meeting.ai
Meeting recorder with an agent that drafts decks and documents
- Meeting.ai starts at $30 per month, or $270 per year (Intern, 3,000 Coins a month). Circleback starts at $15 per user / month, billed yearly.
- Circleback has a free plan. Meeting.ai does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Circleback lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Meeting.ai also covers booking links, AI agents and presentations.
- Circleback also covers workflow automation.
Suits: People who turn meetings into decks, documents and spreadsheets
- Free trial · from $19/mo
Timeless
Meeting recorder that builds a searchable team memory
- Timeless starts at $19 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly). Circleback starts at $15 per user / month, billed yearly.
- Circleback has a free plan. Timeless does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Circleback lists iOS and Android apps.
- Timeless also covers booking links and AI agents.
- Circleback also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Teams that want meetings grouped by customer or project
Limits worth knowing in Circleback
- The Free plan keeps only 30 days of meeting and recording history and has limited automations.
- Recordings are stored for 1 year on Pro and 2 years on Business. Unlimited recording storage needs Enterprise.
- Single sign-on, SCIM and HIPAA compliance are on Enterprise, which is billed yearly only.
- Desktop apps are offered for macOS and Windows; no Linux app or browser extension is listed.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Circleback?
The alternatives to Circleback in this directory are Granola, Fathom, Fireflies.ai, Otter.ai, Jamie, Meeting.ai and Timeless. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Circleback.
Is there a free alternative to Circleback?
Yes. Granola, Fathom, Fireflies.ai, Otter.ai and Jamie 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 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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