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Spellar AI alternatives

Spellar AI compared with 5 alternatives: Granola, Jamie, Shadow, Otter.ai and Fathom.

Spellar AI is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $15 per month, billed annually ($180 per year). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Spellar AIThis toolFree trial · from $15/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, iOS
GranolaFree plan · from $14/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
JamieFree plan · from €21/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
ShadowFree plan · from $8/moYesmacOS
Otter.aiFree plan · from $8.33/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
FathomFree plan · from $15/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS

How each one differs from Spellar AI

  1. Granola

    AI notepad that transcribes meetings from device audio, no bot

    • Granola starts at $14 per user / month, billed monthly. Spellar AI starts at $15 per month, billed annually ($180 per year).
    • Granola has a free plan. Spellar AI does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Granola lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Only Spellar AI lists a web app.

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

    Granola vs Spellar AIGranola pricing and details

  2. Jamie

    Bot-free AI note taker with EU data hosting

    • Jamie starts at €21 per user / month, billed annually. Spellar AI starts at $15 per month, billed annually ($180 per year).
    • Jamie has a free plan. Spellar AI does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Jamie lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Only Spellar AI lists a web app.

    Suits: People who want meeting notes without a bot joining the call

    Jamie vs Spellar AIJamie pricing and details

  3. Shadow

    Bot-free Mac meeting recorder that runs your own AI prompts

    • Shadow starts at $8 per month, billed annually. Spellar AI starts at $15 per month, billed annually ($180 per year).
    • Shadow has a free plan. Spellar AI does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Spellar AI lists a web app.
    • Only Spellar AI lists an iOS app.
    • Shadow also covers dictation and Markdown.

    Suits: Mac users who want meeting notes without a bot in the call

    Shadow vs Spellar AIShadow pricing and details

  4. Otter.ai

    Live meeting transcription with summaries and AI chat

    • Otter.ai starts at $8.33 per user / month, billed annually. Spellar AI starts at $15 per month, billed annually ($180 per year).
    • Otter.ai has a free plan. Spellar AI does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Otter.ai lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Only Otter.ai lists a browser extension.
    • Spellar AI also covers templates.

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

    Otter.ai vs Spellar AIOtter.ai pricing and details

  5. 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). Spellar AI starts at $15 per month, billed annually ($180 per year).
    • Fathom has a free plan. Spellar AI does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Fathom lists a Windows app.
    • Only Spellar AI lists a web app.

    Suits: Individuals who want unlimited recording and transcription without paying

    Fathom vs Spellar AIFathom pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Spellar AI

  • The pricing page lists no free plan. Pro costs $20 a month or $180 a year, with a 14-day money-back guarantee on a first subscription.
  • Apps are listed for Mac, iPhone, iPad and the web only. No Windows or Android version is mentioned.
  • Teams, with shared notes, centralized billing and seat management, starts at 5 seats and is priced on request.
  • The iPhone and iPad app requires iOS 18 or later, according to its App Store listing.
Spellar AI pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Spellar AI?

The alternatives to Spellar AI in this directory are Granola, Jamie, Shadow, Otter.ai and Fathom. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Spellar AI.

Is there a free alternative to Spellar AI?

Yes. Granola, Jamie, Shadow, Otter.ai and Fathom have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Spellar AI alternatives work on Windows?

The Spellar AI listing does not include a Windows app. Granola, Jamie, Otter.ai and Fathom list one.

Which Spellar AI alternatives work on Android?

The Spellar AI listing does not include an Android app. Granola, Jamie and Otter.ai list one.

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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