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Timeless alternatives

Timeless compared with 5 alternatives: Circleback, Fireflies.ai, Granola, Read AI and tl;dv.

Timeless is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $19 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
TimelessThis toolFree trial · from $19/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows
CirclebackFree plan · from $15/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Fireflies.aiFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
GranolaFree plan · from $14/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Read AIFree plan · from $15/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
tl;dvFree plan · from $18/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension

How each one differs from Timeless

  1. Circleback

    AI meeting notes, action items and post-meeting automations

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

    Suits: Individuals who want unlimited meetings on a free plan

    Circleback vs TimelessCircleback pricing and details

  2. Fireflies.ai

    Meeting notetaker that records, transcribes and summarizes calls

    • Fireflies.ai starts at $10 per seat / month, billed annually. Timeless starts at $19 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
    • Fireflies.ai has a free plan. Timeless does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Fireflies.ai lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Fireflies.ai lists a browser extension.
    • Fireflies.ai also covers dictation.

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

    Fireflies.ai vs TimelessFireflies.ai pricing and details

  3. Granola

    AI notepad that transcribes meetings from device audio, no bot

    • Granola starts at $14 per user / month, billed monthly. Timeless starts at $19 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
    • Granola has a free plan. Timeless does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Granola lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Timeless lists a web app.
    • Granola also covers templates.

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

    Granola vs TimelessGranola 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. Timeless starts at $19 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
    • 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.
    • Read AI also covers AI search.

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

    Read AI vs TimelessRead AI 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. Timeless starts at $19 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
    • tl;dv has a free plan. Timeless does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only tl;dv lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only tl;dv lists a browser extension.
    • tl;dv also covers templates.

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

    tl;dv vs Timelesstl;dv pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Timeless

  • The Free plan covers 5 AI meetings of up to 90 minutes each; the pricing page does not say the allowance renews.
  • API, MCP and webhook access are limited to Max for individuals and Business for teams; the Team plan leaves them out and needs at least 3 seats.
  • SAML single sign-on and custom data retention policies are reserved for the custom-priced Enterprise plan.
  • The site offers a phone recorder through a QR code but names no App Store or Google Play app; downloads are listed for macOS and Windows.
Timeless pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Timeless?

The alternatives to Timeless in this directory are Circleback, Fireflies.ai, Granola, Read AI and tl;dv. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Timeless.

Is there a free alternative to Timeless?

Yes. Circleback, Fireflies.ai, Granola, Read AI and tl;dv have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Timeless alternatives work on Android?

The Timeless listing does not include an Android app. Circleback, Fireflies.ai, Granola, Read AI and tl;dv list one.

Which Timeless alternatives work on iOS?

The Timeless listing does not include an iOS app. Circleback, Fireflies.ai, Granola, Read AI 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 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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