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Fellow alternatives
Fellow compared with 7 alternatives: Fireflies.ai, Otter.ai, Fathom, Read AI, tl;dv and 2 more.
Fellow has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7 per user / month, billed annually. All 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| FellowThis tool | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| 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 |
| Fathom | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Read AI | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| tl;dv | Free plan · from $18/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Spinach AI | Free plan · from $2.90 | Yes | Web |
| Range | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Fellow
- 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. Fellow starts at $7 per user / month, billed annually.
- Fireflies.ai also covers dictation.
- Fellow also covers templates.
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. Fellow starts at $7 per user / month, billed annually.
- Fellow also covers templates.
Suits: Reading a live transcript while a meeting or lecture is still going
- 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). Fellow starts at $7 per user / month, billed annually.
- Only Fellow lists a web app.
- Only Fellow lists an Android app.
- Only Fellow lists a browser extension.
Suits: Individuals who want unlimited recording and transcription without paying
- Free plan · from $15/mo
Read AI
Meeting notetaker with search across meetings, email and chat
- Read AI starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually. Fellow starts at $7 per user / month, billed annually.
- Read AI also covers AI search.
- Fellow also covers templates.
Suits: People who want one search across meetings, email and chat
- Free plan · from $18/mo
tl;dv
Meeting recorder and AI notetaker for Zoom, Meet and Teams
- tl;dv starts at $18 per seat / month, billed annually. Fellow starts at $7 per user / month, billed annually.
Suits: Teams that want video recordings of calls, not only notes
- Free plan · from $2.90
Spinach AI
AI meeting notetaker with per-seat or pay-per-hour pricing
- Spinach AI starts at $2.90 per meeting hour (Pro), or $19 per user / month billed annually (Business). Fellow starts at $7 per user / month, billed annually.
- Only Fellow lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Fellow lists a browser extension.
Suits: Companies that would rather pay by meeting hour than per seat
- Free plan · from $8/mo
Range
Async check-ins, meeting agendas and goal tracking for teams
- Range starts at $8 per team member, billed month to month. Fellow starts at $7 per user / month, billed annually.
- Only Fellow lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Range also covers goals.
- Fellow also covers transcription and chat assistant.
Suits: Remote and hybrid teams replacing daily standup calls with written updates
Limits worth knowing in Fellow
- The Free plan allows only 5 AI notes and 5 AI recordings per user in total, not per month, and tops out at 5 seats.
- Team is still capped at 10 AI notes and 10 recordings per user each month; unlimited use starts on Business.
- Plans cap workspace size: 20 seats on Team and 50 on Business. Enterprise requires at least 10 users and annual billing.
- Salesforce and HubSpot integration needs Business, and Okta or OneLogin SSO needs Enterprise.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Fellow?
The alternatives to Fellow in this directory are Fireflies.ai, Otter.ai, Fathom, Read AI, tl;dv, Spinach AI and Range. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Fellow.
Is there a free alternative to Fellow?
Yes. Fireflies.ai, Otter.ai, Fathom, Read AI, tl;dv, Spinach AI and Range 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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