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Bluedot vs Grain

Pricing, free plans, ratings, features, pros and cons, side by side. Where one comes out ahead, we mark it.

Bluedot

AI note taker that records meetings without a bot joining the call

4.0$18/mo

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Grain

Built around pulling shareable clips out of meetings

4.4$15/mo

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Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

  • Lower starting price

    Grain

    From $15/mo against from $18/mo

  • Free plan

    Grain

    Only Grain has one

  • Higher rating

    Grain

    4.0 against 4.4

  • Same job?

    Yes

    Both are Productivity tools

Side by side

Compared onBluedotGrain
Our rating4.04.4Better
Starts at$18/mo$15/moBetter
Free planNoYesBetter
CategoryProductivityProductivity
PlansFrom $18/mo
  • FreeFree
  • Business$15/mo
Key features
  • Bot-free recording that captures audio without a visible meeting participant
  • Transcription across 100+ languages
  • Customizable note templates for sales, recruiting, and customer-success calls
  • Automatic action-item and summary generation from every call
  • CRM and ATS sync through native integrations, API, and MCP
  • Shareable short clips pulled directly from meeting recordings
  • Meeting transcription and AI summarization
  • Free tier for limited recordings
  • Operating since 2018
  • Built for sharing specific moments, not full recordings
Pros
  • Records without a bot icon appearing in the call roster, keeping meetings feeling private
  • Template library adapts notes to the specific type of call being run
  • Direct sync to CRMs and applicant-tracking systems cuts manual work after calls
  • Clip-first sharing communicates key moments faster than a full recording
  • Useful specifically for sharing customer insights with stakeholders
  • Free tier available for limited use
Cons
  • Free tier caps out at 5 meetings for the life of the account, not a recurring monthly allowance
  • Audio-only capture on the entry Basic plan; CRM/ATS sync requires the top Business tier
  • Competes in a crowded notetaker field against Otter.ai, Fireflies.ai, and Fathom on similar core features
  • More storage and advanced features require a paid plan
  • Clip-focused design matters less for teams that just need full transcripts
  • Crowded category with several similar transcription competitors
CompanyBluedot, founded 2021Grain Intelligence, Inc., founded 2018

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260810. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Bluedot better than Grain?

In our reviews Bluedot scores 4.0 and Grain scores 4.4. The better pick depends on the job. Bluedot: AI note taker that records meetings without a bot joining the call. Grain: Built around pulling shareable clips out of meetings.

Which is cheaper, Bluedot or Grain?

Grain has the lower starting price: from $18/mo for Bluedot and from $15/mo for Grain.

Do Bluedot and Grain have free plans?

Only Grain has a free plan.

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