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Open-source alternatives to HappyScribe

HappyScribe 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.

HappyScribe has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8.50 per 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 HappyScribe

  1. Anarlog

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

    • Anarlog starts at $14 per person / month, or $140 per person / year. HappyScribe starts at $8.50 per month, billed annually.
    • Only Anarlog lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only HappyScribe lists a web app.
    • Only HappyScribe lists iOS and Android apps.
  2. Omi

    Wearable recorder and app that summarizes conversations

    • Omi starts at $29.99 per month; $269.91 per year. HappyScribe starts at $8.50 per month, billed annually.
    • Only Omi lists a macOS app.
    • Omi is open source, according to its own site.
    • Omi also covers tasks.
  3. Meetily

    Open-source meeting recorder that transcribes on your device

    • Meetily starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly ($120). HappyScribe starts at $8.50 per month, billed annually.
    • Only Meetily lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only HappyScribe lists a web app.
    • Only HappyScribe lists iOS and Android apps.
  4. Vexa

    Open-source meeting bot API with real-time transcription

    • Vexa starts at $12 per seat / month. HappyScribe starts at $8.50 per month, billed annually.
    • Only HappyScribe lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Vexa is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Vexa also covers AI agents.

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to HappyScribe?

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

Is HappyScribe open source?

HappyScribe 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 HappyScribe: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.