Alternatives · Meeting Notes
MinutesLink alternatives
MinutesLink compared with 5 alternatives: Tactiq, Fireflies.ai, Otter.ai, MeetGeek and tl;dv.
MinutesLink has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9 per month, billed annually ($16.99 billed monthly). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| MinutesLinkThis tool | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Tactiq | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Browser extension |
| 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 |
| MeetGeek | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| tl;dv | Free plan · from $18/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
How each one differs from MinutesLink
- Free plan · from $8/mo
Tactiq
Bot-free live transcription and AI notes for browser meetings
- Tactiq starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually ($96 per year). MinutesLink starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($16.99 billed monthly).
- Only Tactiq lists a macOS app.
- Tactiq also covers workflow automation.
Suits: People who do not want a notetaker bot joining their calls
- 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. MinutesLink starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($16.99 billed monthly).
- Only Fireflies.ai lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Fireflies.ai also covers dictation.
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. MinutesLink starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($16.99 billed monthly).
- Only Otter.ai lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Reading a live transcript while a meeting or lecture is still going
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
MeetGeek
AI meeting notetaker with workflows, analytics and a free plan
- MeetGeek starts at $9.99 per user / month, billed yearly. MinutesLink starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($16.99 billed monthly).
- Only MeetGeek lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- MeetGeek also covers templates and workflow automation.
Suits: People with a few meetings a month who want a free notetaker
- 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. MinutesLink starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($16.99 billed monthly).
- Only tl;dv lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- tl;dv also covers templates.
Suits: Teams that want video recordings of calls, not only notes
Limits worth knowing in MinutesLink
- The free Basic plan covers 10 calls a month; its plan card sets a 30-minute recording limit per call, while the FAQ says 60 minutes.
- Paid plans are capped too: 30 call processings a month on Pro and 100 on Business, described as billed monthly or annually "or upon limit".
- Microsoft Teams support is marked as coming soon, and CRM integrations are described as rolling out soon.
- The site lists a web app and a Chrome extension; no desktop or mobile apps are mentioned.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to MinutesLink?
The alternatives to MinutesLink in this directory are Tactiq, Fireflies.ai, Otter.ai, MeetGeek and tl;dv. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with MinutesLink.
Is there a free alternative to MinutesLink?
Yes. Tactiq, Fireflies.ai, Otter.ai, MeetGeek and tl;dv have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which MinutesLink alternatives work on Windows?
The MinutesLink listing does not include a Windows app. Fireflies.ai, Otter.ai, MeetGeek and tl;dv list one.
Which MinutesLink alternatives work on macOS?
The MinutesLink listing does not include a macOS app. Tactiq, Fireflies.ai, Otter.ai, MeetGeek and tl;dv list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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