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Grain alternatives
Grain compared with 5 alternatives: Fathom, Fireflies.ai, tl;dv, Avoma and Otter.ai.
Grain has a free plan. Paid plans start at $15 per seat / month, billed annually. 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
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| GrainThis tool | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows |
| 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 |
| tl;dv | Free plan · from $18/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Avoma | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Otter.ai | Free plan · from $8.33/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Grain
- 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). Grain starts at $15 per seat / month, billed annually.
- Only Fathom lists an iOS app.
- Only Grain lists a web app.
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. Grain starts at $15 per seat / month, billed annually.
- Only Fireflies.ai lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Fireflies.ai lists a browser extension.
- Fireflies.ai also covers dictation.
- Grain also covers templates.
Suits: Teams that want every call transcribed and searchable in one place
- 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. Grain starts at $15 per seat / month, billed annually.
- Only tl;dv lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only tl;dv lists a browser extension.
Suits: Teams that want video recordings of calls, not only notes
- Free trial · from $19/mo
Avoma
AI meeting assistant with scheduling and sales call coaching
- Avoma starts at $19 per recorder seat / month, billed annually. Grain starts at $15 per seat / month, billed annually.
- Grain has a free plan. Avoma does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Avoma lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Avoma lists a browser extension.
- Avoma also covers booking links.
Suits: Sales and customer success teams that log meeting notes to a CRM
- 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. Grain starts at $15 per seat / month, billed annually.
- Only Otter.ai lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Otter.ai lists a browser extension.
- Grain also covers templates.
Suits: Reading a live transcript while a meeting or lecture is still going
Limits worth knowing in Grain
- The Free plan cuts each meeting off at 45 minutes, keeps 30 days of history and has no file uploads.
- HubSpot and Salesforce integrations, AI coaching and trackers need Business at $29 per seat a month on annual billing.
- Starter allows 10 file uploads a month, and SAML single sign-on is limited to Enterprise.
- Grain's download page offers desktop apps for Mac and Windows only.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Grain?
The alternatives to Grain in this directory are Fathom, Fireflies.ai, tl;dv, Avoma and Otter.ai. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Grain.
Is there a free alternative to Grain?
Yes. Fathom, Fireflies.ai, tl;dv and Otter.ai have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Grain alternatives work on Android?
The Grain listing does not include an Android app. Fireflies.ai, tl;dv, Avoma and Otter.ai list one.
Which Grain alternatives work on iOS?
The Grain listing does not include an iOS app. Fathom, Fireflies.ai, tl;dv, Avoma 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 Oct 5, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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