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Mem alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Mem alternative for most people is Granola (3.0 GPA), third in our ranking of AI meeting note takers. It's also the best free one.

Mem compared with 5 alternatives: Granola, Otter.ai, TwinMind, Voicenotes and Notis.

Mem has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9 / month. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
MemThis toolFree plan · from $9/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS
GranolaFree plan · from $14/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Otter.aiFree plan · from $8.33/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
TwinMindFree plan · from $11.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
VoicenotesFree plan · from $9/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
NotisFree plan · from $13/moYesmacOS, Windows

Price against what you get

Mem starts at $9 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Otter.ai.

Granola, TwinMind and Voicenotes score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0$5$10$20$50$100More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessMemGranolaOtter.aiTwinMindVoicenotesNotis

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The full chart of AI meeting note takers, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Mem

  1. Granola

    AI notepad that transcribes meetings from device audio, no bot

    • Granola starts at $14 per user / month, billed monthly.
    • Granola also lists an Android app.
    • Granola also covers templates.
    • Granola does not cover notes, web clipper and calendar, which Mem does.

    Suits: People who do not want a recording bot visible in their calls

    Granola vs MemGranola pricing and details

  2. Otter.ai

    Live meeting transcription with summaries and AI chat

    • Otter.ai starts at $8.33 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Otter.ai also lists a web app, an Android app and a browser extension.
    • Otter.ai does not cover notes, web clipper and calendar, which Mem does.

    Suits: Reading a live transcript while a meeting or lecture is still going

    Otter.ai vs MemOtter.ai pricing and details

  3. TwinMind

    All-day transcription and memory app for meetings and conversations

    • TwinMind starts at $11.99 per month, billed annually ($14.99 billed monthly).
    • TwinMind also lists a web app, an Android app and a browser extension.
    • TwinMind does not cover notes, web clipper and calendar, which Mem does.

    Suits: People who want one running record of meetings, calls and in-person conversations

    TwinMind vs MemTwinMind pricing and details

  4. Voicenotes

    Bot-free AI notetaker for meetings, memos and dictation

    • Voicenotes starts at $9 per user / month; billing basis not stated.
    • Voicenotes also lists a web app, an Android app and a browser extension.
    • Voicenotes also covers dictation.
    • Voicenotes does not cover web clipper and calendar, which Mem does.

    Suits: People who want one app for meetings, voice memos and dictation

    Voicenotes vs MemVoicenotes pricing and details

  5. Notis

    AI assistant you message by voice or text to do the busywork

    • Notis starts at $13 per month, billed yearly ($20 billed monthly).
    • Notis lists no iOS app, which Mem has.
    • Notis also covers workflow automation and AI agents.
    • Notis does not cover meeting notes, web clipper and calendar, which Mem does.

    Suits: Solo founders who want to dictate tasks and notes from a chat app

    Notis vs MemNotis pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Mem

  • Limits are monthly counts, and the free plan stops at 25 notes, 25 messages and 3 hours of Voice Mode.
  • Connections and custom routines start at Mem Pro ($29 a month); Plus has neither.
  • Data is encrypted at rest and in transit but, the FAQ says, not end-to-end encrypted.
  • The download page lists iOS, Mac and Windows apps and no Android app.
Mem pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Mem?

The alternatives to Mem in this directory are Granola, Otter.ai, TwinMind, Voicenotes and Notis. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Mem.

Is there a free alternative to Mem?

Yes. Granola, Otter.ai, TwinMind, Voicenotes and Notis have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Mem alternatives work on Android?

The Mem listing does not include an Android app. Granola, Otter.ai, TwinMind and Voicenotes list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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