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Wave AI alternatives

Wave AI compared with 5 alternatives: Otter.ai, Fireflies.ai, Fathom, Granola and TwinMind.

Wave AI has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6.67 per month, billed annually ($80 per year); $15 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
Wave AIThis toolFree plan · from $6.67/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
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
GranolaFree plan · from $14/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
TwinMindFree plan · from $11.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension

How each one differs from Wave AI

  1. Otter.ai

    Live meeting transcription with summaries and AI chat

    • Otter.ai starts at $8.33 per user / month, billed annually. Wave AI starts at $6.67 per month, billed annually ($80 per year); $15 billed monthly.
    • Only Wave AI lists a Linux app.
    • Wave AI also covers templates.

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

    Otter.ai vs Wave AIOtter.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. Wave AI starts at $6.67 per month, billed annually ($80 per year); $15 billed monthly.
    • Only Wave AI lists a Linux app.
    • Fireflies.ai also covers dictation.
    • Wave AI also covers templates.

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

    Fireflies.ai vs Wave AIFireflies.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). Wave AI starts at $6.67 per month, billed annually ($80 per year); $15 billed monthly.
    • Only Wave AI lists a web app.
    • Only Wave AI lists Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Wave AI lists a browser extension.

    Suits: Individuals who want unlimited recording and transcription without paying

    Fathom vs Wave AIFathom pricing and details

  4. Granola

    AI notepad that transcribes meetings from device audio, no bot

    • Granola starts at $14 per user / month, billed monthly. Wave AI starts at $6.67 per month, billed annually ($80 per year); $15 billed monthly.
    • Only Wave AI lists a web app.
    • Only Wave AI lists a Linux app.
    • Only Wave AI lists a browser extension.

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

    Granola vs Wave AIGranola pricing and details

  5. TwinMind

    All-day transcription and memory app for meetings and conversations

    • TwinMind starts at $11.99 per month, billed annually ($14.99 billed monthly). Wave AI starts at $6.67 per month, billed annually ($80 per year); $15 billed monthly.
    • Only Wave AI lists a Linux app.
    • Wave AI also covers templates.

    Suits: People who want one running record of meetings, calls and in-person conversations

    TwinMind vs Wave AITwinMind pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Wave AI

  • The Free plan is a pool of 30 minutes a month, and imported files, phone calls and bot-recorded meetings all count toward it.
  • Prices depend on where you buy: Pro is $80 a year on the web but $100 through the App Store or Google Play, and the vendor says prices vary by country.
  • Teams needs at least 5 seats, and the $7.50 rate applies only from 20 seats; smaller teams pay $8 to $8.33 per user a month.
  • Browser recording is microphone-only and capped at 3 hours a session, and offline recordings are transcribed only once the device is back online.
Wave AI pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Wave AI?

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

Is there a free alternative to Wave AI?

Yes. Otter.ai, Fireflies.ai, Fathom, Granola and TwinMind have a free plan alongside paid ones.

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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