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Equal Time alternatives

Equal Time compared with 5 alternatives: Read AI, Otter.ai, Fathom, Fireflies.ai and Avoma.

Equal Time is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $15 per user / month, billed yearly ($180). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Equal TimeThis toolFree trial · from $15/moTrial onlyWeb
Read AIFree plan · from $15/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Otter.aiFree plan · from $8.33/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
FathomFree plan · from $15/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS
Fireflies.aiFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
AvomaFree trial · from $19/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension

How each one differs from Equal Time

  1. Read AI

    Meeting notetaker with search across meetings, email and chat

    • Read AI starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually. Equal Time starts at $15 per user / month, billed yearly ($180).
    • Read AI has a free plan. Equal Time does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Read AI lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Read AI lists a browser extension.
    • Read AI also covers AI search.

    Suits: People who want one search across meetings, email and chat

    Read AI vs Equal TimeRead AI pricing and details

  2. Otter.ai

    Live meeting transcription with summaries and AI chat

    • Otter.ai starts at $8.33 per user / month, billed annually. Equal Time starts at $15 per user / month, billed yearly ($180).
    • Otter.ai has a free plan. Equal Time does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Otter.ai lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Otter.ai lists a browser extension.
    • Equal Time also covers templates and reports.

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

    Otter.ai vs Equal TimeOtter.ai pricing and details

  3. 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). Equal Time starts at $15 per user / month, billed yearly ($180).
    • Fathom has a free plan. Equal Time does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Fathom lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only Equal Time lists a web app.
    • Equal Time also covers reports.

    Suits: Individuals who want unlimited recording and transcription without paying

    Fathom vs Equal TimeFathom pricing and details

  4. Fireflies.ai

    Meeting notetaker that records, transcribes and summarizes calls

    • Fireflies.ai starts at $10 per seat / month, billed annually. Equal Time starts at $15 per user / month, billed yearly ($180).
    • Fireflies.ai has a free plan. Equal Time does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Fireflies.ai lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Fireflies.ai lists a browser extension.
    • Fireflies.ai also covers dictation.

    Suits: Teams that want every call transcribed and searchable in one place

    Fireflies.ai vs Equal TimeFireflies.ai pricing and details

  5. Avoma

    AI meeting assistant with scheduling and sales call coaching

    • Avoma starts at $19 per recorder seat / month, billed annually. Equal Time starts at $15 per user / month, billed yearly ($180).
    • Only Avoma lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Avoma lists a browser extension.
    • Avoma also covers booking links.
    • Equal Time also covers reports.

    Suits: Sales and customer success teams that log meeting notes to a CRM

    Avoma vs Equal TimeAvoma pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Equal Time

  • The pricing page lists no free plan: Premium starts with a 7-day trial, then costs $18 a month or $180 a year per user.
  • Webhooks, CRM integrations, SSO and white labeling are listed under the Company License, which is priced on request.
  • It runs as a web app with a meeting bot and lists no mobile or desktop apps. In-person meetings are captured by joining a call in hybrid mode.
  • Trends across a team, such as talk time by seniority or demographic group, need a Team or Company License plan.
Equal Time pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Equal Time?

The alternatives to Equal Time in this directory are Read AI, Otter.ai, Fathom, Fireflies.ai and Avoma. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Equal Time.

Is there a free alternative to Equal Time?

Yes. Read AI, Otter.ai, Fathom and Fireflies.ai have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Equal Time alternatives work on Windows?

The Equal Time listing does not include a Windows app. Read AI, Otter.ai, Fathom, Fireflies.ai and Avoma list one.

Which Equal Time alternatives work on macOS?

The Equal Time listing does not include a macOS app. Read AI, Otter.ai, Fathom, Fireflies.ai and Avoma list one.

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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