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Krisp alternatives
Krisp compared with 8 alternatives: Granola, Jamie, Fathom, Fireflies.ai, Otter.ai and 3 more.
Krisp is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $8 per user / month, billed annually. 7 of the 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| KrispThis tool | Free trial · from $8/mo | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Granola | Free plan · from $14/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Jamie | Free plan · from €21/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| 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 |
| Otter.ai | Free plan · from $8.33/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Anarlog | Free plan · from $14/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Bluedot | Free trial · from $14/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Cluely | Free plan · from $11.99/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS |
How each one differs from Krisp
- Free plan · from $14/mo
Granola
AI notepad that transcribes meetings from device audio, no bot
- Granola starts at $14 per user / month, billed monthly. Krisp starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually.
- Granola has a free plan. Krisp does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Krisp lists a browser extension.
- Granola also covers templates.
- Krisp also covers noise cancellation.
Suits: People who do not want a recording bot visible in their calls
- Free plan · from €21/mo
Jamie
Bot-free AI note taker with EU data hosting
- Jamie starts at €21 per user / month, billed annually. Krisp starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually.
- Jamie has a free plan. Krisp does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Krisp lists a browser extension.
- Jamie also covers templates.
- Krisp also covers noise cancellation.
Suits: People who want meeting notes without a bot joining the call
- 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). Krisp starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually.
- Fathom has a free plan. Krisp does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Krisp lists an Android app.
- Only Krisp lists a browser extension.
- Fathom also covers templates.
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. Krisp starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually.
- Fireflies.ai has a free plan. Krisp does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Fireflies.ai lists a web app.
- Fireflies.ai also covers dictation.
- Krisp also covers noise cancellation.
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. Krisp starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually.
- Otter.ai has a free plan. Krisp does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Otter.ai lists a web app.
- Krisp also covers noise cancellation.
Suits: Reading a live transcript while a meeting or lecture is still going
- Free plan · from $14/mo
Anarlog
Open-source, local-first AI meeting notepad with no bot
- Anarlog starts at $14 per person / month, or $140 per person / year. Krisp starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually.
- Anarlog has a free plan. Krisp does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Anarlog lists a Linux app.
- Only Krisp lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Krisp lists a browser extension.
Suits: People who need meeting notes kept on their own device
- Free trial · from $14/mo
Bluedot
Bot-free meeting recorder and AI notetaker for every platform
- Bluedot starts at $14 per user / month, billed annually. Krisp starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually.
- Only Bluedot lists a web app.
- Bluedot also covers templates and screen recording.
- Krisp also covers noise cancellation.
Suits: People who do not want a bot joining their calls
- Free plan · from $11.99/mo
Cluely
Live AI answers and bot-free notes in a desktop meeting overlay
- Cluely starts at $11.99 per month, billed annually ($143.88 per year). Krisp starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually.
- Cluely has a free plan. Krisp does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Krisp lists an Android app.
- Only Krisp lists a browser extension.
- Krisp also covers noise cancellation.
Suits: People who want AI help during a call, not only a recap afterward
Limits worth knowing in Krisp
- There is a 7-day free trial rather than a free plan. Krisp's App Store listing says recording and file import are disabled once the trial ends.
- Accent conversion is capped at 1 hour a day on Core.
- Salesforce and ConnectWise integrations and 60 GB of storage need Advanced; Core includes 10 GB.
- HIPAA compliance, BAA signing and on-device transcription are Enterprise only.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Krisp?
The alternatives to Krisp in this directory are Granola, Jamie, Fathom, Fireflies.ai, Otter.ai, Anarlog, Bluedot and Cluely. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Krisp.
Is there a free alternative to Krisp?
Yes. Granola, Jamie, Fathom, Fireflies.ai, Otter.ai, Anarlog and Cluely have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Krisp alternatives work on Linux?
The Krisp listing does not include a Linux app. Anarlog lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Krisp?
Anarlog is described as open source on its own site.
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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