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Sembly alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Sembly alternative for most people is Fireflies.ai (3.2 GPA), first in our ranking of AI meeting note takers. It's also the best free one.

Sembly compared with 5 alternatives: Otter.ai, Fireflies.ai, Fathom, Read AI and Avoma.

Sembly has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10 per month, billed annually ($14 billed monthly). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
SemblyThis toolFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb
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
Read AIFree plan · from $15/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
AvomaFree trial · from $19/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension

Price against what you get

Sembly starts at $10 a month and scores 2.7 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.

Fireflies.ai, Fathom, Read AI and Avoma 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 lessSemblyOtter.aiFireflies.aiFathomRead AIAvoma

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

How each one differs from Sembly

  1. 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 macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
    • Otter.ai does not cover tasks, which Sembly does.

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

    Otter.ai vs SemblyOtter.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.
    • Fireflies.ai also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
    • Fireflies.ai also covers dictation.
    • Fireflies.ai does not cover tasks, which Sembly does.

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

    Fireflies.ai vs SemblyFireflies.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).
    • Fathom also lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • Fathom lists no web app, which Sembly has.
    • Fathom also covers templates.
    • Fathom does not cover tasks, which Sembly does.

    Suits: Individuals who want unlimited recording and transcription without paying

    Fathom vs SemblyFathom pricing and details

  4. Read AI

    Meeting notetaker with search across meetings, email and chat

    • Read AI starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Read AI also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
    • Read AI also covers AI search.
    • Read AI does not cover tasks, which Sembly does.

    Suits: People who want one search across meetings, email and chat

    Read AI vs SemblyRead AI pricing and details

  5. Avoma

    AI meeting assistant with scheduling and sales call coaching

    • Avoma starts at $19 per recorder seat / month, billed annually.
    • Avoma has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Sembly.
    • Avoma also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
    • Avoma also covers templates and booking links.
    • Avoma does not cover tasks, which Sembly does.

    Suits: Sales and customer success teams that log meeting notes to a CRM

    Avoma vs SemblyAvoma pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Sembly

  • The free plan covers 1 meeting hour a month; all other plans are unlimited for capture.
  • Studio credits meter the AI deliverable work; extra credits are sold separately on paid plans.
  • MAX needs at least 3 users and Enterprise at least 10.
  • The pricing page lists capture for Google Meet, Teams, Zoom and Webex only, and the dashboard runs in a browser.
Sembly pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Sembly?

The alternatives to Sembly in this directory are Otter.ai, Fireflies.ai, Fathom, Read AI and Avoma. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Sembly.

Is there a free alternative to Sembly?

Yes. Otter.ai, Fireflies.ai, Fathom and Read AI have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Sembly alternatives work on Windows?

The Sembly listing does not include a Windows app. Otter.ai, Fireflies.ai, Fathom, Read AI and Avoma list one.

Which Sembly alternatives work on macOS?

The Sembly listing does not include a macOS app. Otter.ai, Fireflies.ai, Fathom, Read AI and Avoma 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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