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Summary AI alternatives
Summary AI compared with 6 alternatives: Otter.ai, Notta, Voicenotes, Transkriptor, Minutes AI and 1 more.
Summary AI is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $8.99 per week, or $79.99 per year, as an in-app subscription. 3 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary AIThis tool | Free trial · from $8.99 | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Otter.ai | Free plan · from $8.33/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Notta | Free plan · from $8.17/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Voicenotes | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Transkriptor | Free trial · from $8.33/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Minutes AI | Free trial · from $14.99 | Trial only | macOS, iOS, Android |
| VOMO | Free trial · from $1.92 | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Summary AI
- 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. Summary AI starts at $8.99 per week, or $79.99 per year, as an in-app subscription.
- Otter.ai has a free plan. Summary AI does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Otter.ai lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Otter.ai lists a browser extension.
Suits: Reading a live transcript while a meeting or lecture is still going
- Free plan · from $8.17/mo
Notta
AI notetaker and transcription for meetings, files and recordings
- Notta starts at $8.17 per month, billed annually ($97.99 per year). Summary AI starts at $8.99 per week, or $79.99 per year, as an in-app subscription.
- Notta has a free plan. Summary AI does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Notta lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Notta lists a browser extension.
- Notta also covers screen recording.
Suits: People who transcribe uploaded files and YouTube links as well as live meetings
- Free plan · from $9/mo
Voicenotes
Bot-free AI notetaker for meetings, memos and dictation
- Voicenotes starts at $9 per user / month; billing basis not stated. Summary AI starts at $8.99 per week, or $79.99 per year, as an in-app subscription.
- Voicenotes has a free plan. Summary AI does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Voicenotes lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Voicenotes lists a browser extension.
- Voicenotes also covers dictation and notes.
Suits: People who want one app for meetings, voice memos and dictation
- Free trial · from $8.33/mo
Transkriptor
AI transcription for files, recordings and meetings
- Transkriptor starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($99.99 per year). Summary AI starts at $8.99 per week, or $79.99 per year, as an in-app subscription.
- Only Transkriptor lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Transkriptor lists a browser extension.
- Transkriptor also covers templates and screen recording.
Suits: Transcribing uploaded audio and video files as well as live meetings
- Free trial · from $14.99
Minutes AI
Recorder app that turns audio into transcripts and formatted notes
- Minutes AI starts at $14.99 (Unlimited Access; billing period not shown on the store listing). Summary AI starts at $8.99 per week, or $79.99 per year, as an in-app subscription.
- Only Minutes AI lists a macOS app.
- Only Summary AI lists a web app.
Suits: Recording meetings, lectures and interviews on a phone
- Free trial · from $1.92
VOMO
Audio transcription with AI summaries and action items
- VOMO starts at $1.92 per week on the yearly plan ($99.99 a year on the US App Store). Summary AI starts at $8.99 per week, or $79.99 per year, as an in-app subscription.
- VOMO also covers templates.
Suits: Recording in-person meetings, interviews and lectures on a phone
Limits worth knowing in Summary AI
- There is no ongoing free plan: after 1 free recording, new summaries need a subscription. Existing summaries stay viewable.
- Subscriptions are sold only through the App Store or Google Play, and the pricing page lists no monthly plan.
- Paying $8.99 every week adds up to several times the $79.99 yearly plan over a full year.
- The US App Store listing shows other in-app price points too, including $17.99 and $29.99 monthly, so the in-app offer may differ.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Summary AI?
The alternatives to Summary AI in this directory are Otter.ai, Notta, Voicenotes, Transkriptor, Minutes AI and VOMO. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Summary AI.
Is there a free alternative to Summary AI?
Yes. Otter.ai, Notta and Voicenotes have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Summary AI alternatives work on Windows?
The Summary AI listing does not include a Windows app. Otter.ai, Notta, Voicenotes and Transkriptor list one.
Which Summary AI alternatives work on macOS?
The Summary AI listing does not include a macOS app. Otter.ai, Notta, Voicenotes, Transkriptor and Minutes 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 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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