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Read AI alternatives

Read AI compared with 9 alternatives: Otter.ai, Fireflies.ai, Fathom, tl;dv, Fellow and 4 more.

Read AI has a free plan. Paid plans start at $15 per user / month, billed annually. 5 of the 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.

9 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Read AIThis toolFree plan · from $15/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Otter.aiFree plan · from $8.33/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Fireflies.aiFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
FathomFree plan · from $15/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS
tl;dvFree plan · from $18/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
FellowFree plan · from $7/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Equal TimeFree trial · from $15/moTrial onlyWeb
Meeting.aiFree trial · from $30/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
SallyFree trial · from $8/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
TimelessFree trial · from $19/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows

How each one differs from Read AI

  1. Otter.ai

    Live meeting transcription with summaries and AI chat

    • Otter.ai starts at $8.33 per user / month, billed annually. Read AI starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Read AI also covers AI search.

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

    Otter.ai vs Read AIOtter.ai pricing and details

  2. Fireflies.ai

    Meeting notetaker that records, transcribes and summarizes calls

    • Fireflies.ai starts at $10 per seat / month, billed annually. Read AI starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Fireflies.ai also covers dictation.
    • Read AI also covers AI search.

    Suits: Teams that want every call transcribed and searchable in one place

    Fireflies.ai vs Read AIFireflies.ai pricing and details

  3. 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). Read AI starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Only Read AI lists a web app.
    • Only Read AI lists an Android app.
    • Only Read AI lists a browser extension.
    • Fathom also covers templates.

    Suits: Individuals who want unlimited recording and transcription without paying

    Fathom vs Read AIFathom pricing and details

  4. tl;dv

    Meeting recorder and AI notetaker for Zoom, Meet and Teams

    • tl;dv starts at $18 per seat / month, billed annually. Read AI starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually.
    • tl;dv also covers templates.
    • Read AI also covers AI search.

    Suits: Teams that want video recordings of calls, not only notes

    tl;dv vs Read AItl;dv pricing and details

  5. Fellow

    AI meeting assistant with recording, notes and admin controls

    • Fellow starts at $7 per user / month, billed annually. Read AI starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Fellow also covers templates.
    • Read AI also covers AI search.

    Suits: Companies that need admin control over who can record and see meetings

    Fellow vs Read AIFellow pricing and details

  6. Equal Time

    AI notetaker that measures who speaks and coaches leaders

    • Equal Time starts at $15 per user / month, billed yearly ($180). Read AI starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Read AI has a free plan. Equal Time does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Read AI lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Read AI lists a browser extension.
    • Equal Time also covers templates and reports.

    Suits: Teams that want data on who speaks and who gets interrupted

    Equal Time vs Read AIEqual Time pricing and details

  7. Meeting.ai

    Meeting recorder with an agent that drafts decks and documents

    • Meeting.ai starts at $30 per month, or $270 per year (Intern, 3,000 Coins a month). Read AI starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Read AI has a free plan. Meeting.ai does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Read AI lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Read AI lists a browser extension.
    • Meeting.ai also covers booking links, AI agents and presentations.

    Suits: People who turn meetings into decks, documents and spreadsheets

    Meeting.ai vs Read AIMeeting.ai pricing and details

  8. Sally

    AI meeting assistant developed and hosted in Germany

    • Sally starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually, excl. VAT. Read AI starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Read AI has a free plan. Sally does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Read AI lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Read AI lists a browser extension.
    • Sally is self-hostable, according to its own site.

    Suits: German and EU companies that need data hosted in Germany

    Sally vs Read AISally pricing and details

  9. Timeless

    Meeting recorder that builds a searchable team memory

    • Timeless starts at $19 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly). Read AI starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Read AI has a free plan. Timeless does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Read AI lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Read AI lists a browser extension.
    • Timeless also covers booking links and AI agents.

    Suits: Teams that want meetings grouped by customer or project

    Timeless vs Read AITimeless pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Read AI

  • The Free plan covers 5 meeting transcripts a month.
  • Audio and video playback and video highlights need Enterprise; the Pro plan does not include them.
  • All licenses in a workspace must be on the same plan, and Enterprise+ requires at least 5 licenses.
  • Read AI does not offer refunds; a canceled subscription runs to the end of the billing period.
Read AI pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Read AI?

The alternatives to Read AI in this directory are Otter.ai, Fireflies.ai, Fathom, tl;dv, Fellow, Equal Time, Meeting.ai, Sally and Timeless. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Read AI.

Is there a free alternative to Read AI?

Yes. Otter.ai, Fireflies.ai, Fathom, tl;dv and Fellow have a free plan alongside paid ones.

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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