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Wudpecker alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Wudpecker alternative for most people is Fireflies.ai (3.2 GPA), first in our ranking of AI meeting note takers. It's also the best free one.

Wudpecker compared with 5 alternatives: Fathom, Fireflies.ai, Avoma, Grain and tl;dv.

Wudpecker has a free plan. Paid plans start at $19 per month, billed annually ($23 billed monthly). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
WudpeckerThis toolFree plan · from $19/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
FathomFree plan · from $15/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS
Fireflies.aiFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
AvomaFree trial · from $19/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
GrainFree plan · from $15/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows
tl;dvFree plan · from $18/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension

Price against what you get

Wudpecker starts at $19 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 4 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Fathom, Fireflies.ai, Grain and tl;dv.

Avoma scores higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0$5$10$20$50$100More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessWudpeckerFathomFireflies.aiAvomaGraintl;dv

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
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The full chart of AI meeting note takers, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Wudpecker

  1. 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).
    • Fathom lists no web app and Android app, which Wudpecker has.

    Suits: Individuals who want unlimited recording and transcription without paying

    Fathom vs WudpeckerFathom pricing and details

  2. Fireflies.ai

    Meeting notetaker that records, transcribes and summarizes calls

    • Fireflies.ai starts at $10 per seat / month, billed annually.
    • Fireflies.ai also lists a browser extension.
    • Fireflies.ai also covers dictation.
    • Fireflies.ai does not cover templates, which Wudpecker does.

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

    Fireflies.ai vs WudpeckerFireflies.ai pricing and details

  3. Avoma

    AI meeting assistant with scheduling and sales call coaching

    • Avoma starts at $19 per recorder seat / month, billed annually.
    • Avoma has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Wudpecker.
    • Avoma also lists a browser extension.
    • Avoma also covers booking links.

    Suits: Sales and customer success teams that log meeting notes to a CRM

    Avoma vs WudpeckerAvoma pricing and details

  4. Grain

    AI notetaker with free viewer seats and shareable call clips

    • Grain starts at $15 per seat / month, billed annually.
    • Grain lists no iOS and Android apps, which Wudpecker has.

    Suits: Teams where a few people record and everyone else only views

    Grain vs WudpeckerGrain 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.
    • tl;dv also lists a browser extension.

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

    tl;dv vs Wudpeckertl;dv pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Wudpecker

  • Free allows 10 notetaker-bot meetings a month, Plus 30 and Pro 100; the bot stops recording past the limit.
  • Meetings are capped at 2 hours 15 minutes, and one calendar and one workspace per account.
  • The FAQ says transcripts cannot be edited by hand, only re-run in another language.
  • The FAQ says refunds are not given after cancelling, though access runs to period end.
Wudpecker pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Wudpecker?

The alternatives to Wudpecker in this directory are Fathom, Fireflies.ai, Avoma, Grain and tl;dv. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Wudpecker.

Is there a free alternative to Wudpecker?

Yes. Fathom, Fireflies.ai, Grain and tl;dv 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 Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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