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Cluely alternatives

Cluely compared with 8 alternatives: Granola, Otter.ai, Jamie, Krisp, Bluedot and 3 more.

Cluely has a free plan. Paid plans start at $11.99 per month, billed annually ($143.88 per year). 6 of the 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
CluelyThis toolFree plan · from $11.99/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS
GranolaFree plan · from $14/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Otter.aiFree plan · from $8.33/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
JamieFree plan · from €21/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
KrispFree trial · from $8/moTrial onlymacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
BluedotFree trial · from $14/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
HedyFree plan · from $8.33/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
TwinMindFree plan · from $11.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
LittlebirdFree plan · from $17/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android

How each one differs from Cluely

  1. Granola

    AI notepad that transcribes meetings from device audio, no bot

    • Granola starts at $14 per user / month, billed monthly. Cluely starts at $11.99 per month, billed annually ($143.88 per year).
    • Only Granola lists an Android app.
    • Granola also covers templates.

    Suits: People who do not want a recording bot visible in their calls

  2. Otter.ai

    Live meeting transcription with summaries and AI chat

    • Otter.ai starts at $8.33 per user / month, billed annually. Cluely starts at $11.99 per month, billed annually ($143.88 per year).
    • Only Otter.ai lists a web app.
    • Only Otter.ai lists an Android app.
    • Only Otter.ai lists a browser extension.

    Suits: Reading a live transcript while a meeting or lecture is still going

  3. Jamie

    Bot-free AI note taker with EU data hosting

    • Jamie starts at €21 per user / month, billed annually. Cluely starts at $11.99 per month, billed annually ($143.88 per year).
    • Only Jamie lists an Android app.
    • Jamie also covers templates.

    Suits: People who want meeting notes without a bot joining the call

  4. Krisp

    Noise cancellation and bot-free AI meeting notes in one app

    • Krisp starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually. Cluely starts at $11.99 per month, billed annually ($143.88 per year).
    • Cluely has a free plan. Krisp does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Krisp lists an Android app.
    • Only Krisp lists a browser extension.
    • Krisp also covers noise cancellation.

    Suits: Calls taken from noisy places such as open offices, cafes or home

  5. Bluedot

    Bot-free meeting recorder and AI notetaker for every platform

    • Bluedot starts at $14 per user / month, billed annually. Cluely starts at $11.99 per month, billed annually ($143.88 per year).
    • 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 do not want a bot joining their calls

  6. Hedy

    Meeting assistant that coaches you live and writes the notes

    • Hedy starts at $8.33 per month, billed yearly ($99.99 per year). Cluely starts at $11.99 per month, billed annually ($143.88 per year).
    • Only Hedy lists a web app.
    • Only Hedy lists an Android app.
    • Hedy can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: People who want prompts during a conversation, not only notes after it

  7. TwinMind

    All-day transcription and memory app for meetings and conversations

    • TwinMind starts at $11.99 per month, billed annually ($14.99 billed monthly). Cluely starts at $11.99 per month, billed annually ($143.88 per year).
    • Only TwinMind lists a web app.
    • Only TwinMind lists an Android app.
    • Only TwinMind lists a browser extension.

    Suits: People who want one running record of meetings, calls and in-person conversations

  8. Littlebird

    AI assistant that builds a memory of your work from your screen

    • Littlebird starts at $17 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). Cluely starts at $11.99 per month, billed annually ($143.88 per year).
    • Only Littlebird lists an Android app.
    • Littlebird also covers AI search and AI agents.

    Suits: People who want an assistant that already knows what they were working on

Limits worth knowing in Cluely

  • The free plan caps AI responses and meeting notes per day; Cluely does not publish the exact numbers.
  • Hiding the overlay from screen sharing costs $149.99 a month, or $44.99 a month billed annually.
  • It needs macOS Ventura 13 or later or Windows 11. Windows 10 is not supported, and the mobile app is iPhone only.
  • Cluely lists live transcription in 12+ languages. Refunds are limited to 24 hours and to cases where it will not run on your computer.
Cluely pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Cluely?

The alternatives to Cluely in this directory are Granola, Otter.ai, Jamie, Krisp, Bluedot, Hedy, TwinMind and Littlebird. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Cluely.

Is there a free alternative to Cluely?

Yes. Granola, Otter.ai, Jamie, Hedy, TwinMind and Littlebird have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Cluely alternatives work on Android?

The Cluely listing does not include an Android app. Granola, Otter.ai, Jamie, Krisp, Bluedot, Hedy, TwinMind and Littlebird list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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