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Open-source alternatives to Grain

Grain is not described as open source on its own site. 4 of the 89 other AI meeting note takers in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Grain has a free plan. Paid plans start at $15 per seat / month, billed annually. All of them are free or have a free plan.

4 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Grain

  1. Anarlog

    Open-source, local-first AI meeting notepad with no bot

    • Anarlog starts at $14 per person / month, or $140 per person / year. Grain starts at $15 per seat / month, billed annually.
    • Only Anarlog lists a Linux app.
    • Only Grain lists a web app.
    • Anarlog is open source, according to its own site.
    Anarlog pricing and details

  2. Meetily

    Open-source meeting recorder that transcribes on your device

    • Meetily starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly ($120). Grain starts at $15 per seat / month, billed annually.
    • Only Grain lists a web app.
    • Meetily is open source, according to its own site.
    • Grain also covers chat assistant.
    Meetily pricing and details

  3. Omi

    Wearable recorder and app that summarizes conversations

    • Omi starts at $29.99 per month; $269.91 per year. Grain starts at $15 per seat / month, billed annually.
    • Only Omi lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Grain lists a Windows app.
    • Omi is open source, according to its own site.
    Omi pricing and details

  4. Vexa

    Open-source meeting bot API with real-time transcription

    • Vexa starts at $12 per seat / month. Grain starts at $15 per seat / month, billed annually.
    • Only Grain lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Vexa is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Vexa also covers AI agents.
    Vexa pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Grain?

Yes. Anarlog, Meetily, Omi and Vexa are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Grain open source?

Grain is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Grain: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.