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Spinach AI alternatives

Spinach AI compared with 5 alternatives: Fireflies.ai, Otter.ai, Fathom, Fellow and tl;dv.

Spinach AI has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.90 per meeting hour (Pro), or $19 per user / month billed annually (Business). 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
Spinach AIThis toolFree plan · from $2.90YesWeb
Fireflies.aiFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Otter.aiFree plan · from $8.33/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
FathomFree plan · from $15/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS
FellowFree plan · from $7/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
tl;dvFree plan · from $18/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension

How each one differs from Spinach AI

  1. Fireflies.ai

    Meeting notetaker that records, transcribes and summarizes calls

    • Fireflies.ai starts at $10 per seat / month, billed annually. Spinach AI starts at $2.90 per meeting hour (Pro), or $19 per user / month billed annually (Business).
    • Only Fireflies.ai lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Fireflies.ai lists a browser extension.
    • Fireflies.ai also covers dictation.
    • Spinach AI also covers templates.

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

    Fireflies.ai vs Spinach AIFireflies.ai 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. Spinach AI starts at $2.90 per meeting hour (Pro), or $19 per user / month billed annually (Business).
    • Only Otter.ai lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Otter.ai lists a browser extension.
    • Spinach AI also covers templates.

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

    Otter.ai vs Spinach AIOtter.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). Spinach AI starts at $2.90 per meeting hour (Pro), or $19 per user / month billed annually (Business).
    • Only Fathom lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only Spinach AI lists a web app.

    Suits: Individuals who want unlimited recording and transcription without paying

    Fathom vs Spinach AIFathom pricing and details

  4. Fellow

    AI meeting assistant with recording, notes and admin controls

    • Fellow starts at $7 per user / month, billed annually. Spinach AI starts at $2.90 per meeting hour (Pro), or $19 per user / month billed annually (Business).
    • Only Fellow lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Fellow lists a browser extension.

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

    Fellow vs Spinach AIFellow pricing and details

  5. tl;dv

    Meeting recorder and AI notetaker for Zoom, Meet and Teams

    • tl;dv starts at $18 per seat / month, billed annually. Spinach AI starts at $2.90 per meeting hour (Pro), or $19 per user / month billed annually (Business).
    • Only tl;dv lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only tl;dv lists a browser extension.

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

    tl;dv vs Spinach AItl;dv pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Spinach AI

  • Starter keeps recordings for only 7 days, has basic summaries and lacks the CRM, ticketing and knowledge-base integrations.
  • The Pro plan requires a work email domain; public addresses such as Gmail are not eligible.
  • Meetings longer than 3 hours do not receive a summary, according to Spinach's FAQ.
  • Spinach runs as a bot in the call plus a browser dashboard. SSO, SCIM and the API need Enterprise, which has a 50-seat minimum.
Spinach AI pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Spinach AI?

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

Is there a free alternative to Spinach AI?

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

Which Spinach AI alternatives work on Windows?

The Spinach AI listing does not include a Windows app. Fireflies.ai, Otter.ai, Fathom, Fellow and tl;dv list one.

Which Spinach AI alternatives work on macOS?

The Spinach AI listing does not include a macOS app. Fireflies.ai, Otter.ai, Fathom, Fellow 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 5, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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