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TactiqMost similar to Amie in what it does, its category and its price.
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GranolaHas a free plan, rated 4.5 out of 5.
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AudionotesRated 4.4 out of 5 in our review, against 4.3 for Amie.
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At a glance
Green means better than Amie, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AmieBaseline | 4.3 | $15/mo | Yes | Records meetings without a visible bot joining the call | |
| Tactiq | 4.4+0.1 | $12/mo$3 less | Yes | A browser extension reading live captions, no bot and no audio capture | vs Amie |
 Bluedot | 4.0−0.3 | $18/mo$3 more | No | AI note taker that records meetings without a bot joining the call. | vs Amie |
 MinutesLink | 3.7−0.6 | Free | Yes | Joins Zoom and Google Meet calls to record, transcribe and summarise them. | vs Amie |
| Granola | 4.5+0.2 | $14/mo$1 less | Yes | No bot, no recording indicator, just your own notes enhanced by audio | vs Amie |
 Strawberry | 4.0−0.3 | $20/mo$5 more | Yes | Desktop browser with agents that take meeting notes without a bot joining the call. | vs Amie |
| Audionotes | 4.4+0.1 | $129.99/mo$114.99 more | Yes | AI note-taking app that turns voice recordings, uploaded audio or video, YouTube links and text into structured, searchable notes with transcripts, summaries and a chat-with-your-notes feature. | vs Amie |
 Fathom | 3.9−0.4 | $15/moSame price | Yes | Meeting notetaker with bot-free capture - it records from a desktop app rather than joining your call as a visible participant. | vs Amie |
 Recall | 4.3Same | Not listed | No | A developer API for meeting bots, not a research tool for end users | vs Amie |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Amie.
Tactiq
4.4$12/mo
vs Amie$3 less+0.1
A browser extension reading live captions, no bot and no audio capture.
- Chrome extension reading live meeting captions directly
- No bot participant and no separate audio capture required
- Custom AI prompts for extracting specific insights
Genuinely distinct captions-based mechanism, no bot or audio capture
Depends on the meeting platform's own live captions being available and accurate
Bluedot
4.0$18/mo
vs Amie$3 more−0.3
AI note taker that records meetings without a bot joining the call.
- 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
Records without a bot icon appearing in the call roster, keeping meetings feeling private
Free tier caps out at 5 meetings for the life of the account, not a recurring monthly allowance
MinutesLink
3.7Free
vs Amie−0.6
Joins Zoom and Google Meet calls to record, transcribe and summarise them.
- Automatic attendance on scheduled calls
- Transcription of meetings
- Summaries after the call
Joins automatically rather than needing someone to start it
Pricing page returns a 404
Granola
4.5$14/mo
vs Amie$1 less+0.2
No bot, no recording indicator, just your own notes enhanced by audio.
- No bot joins the meeting, uses computer audio directly
- Enhances a user's own typed notes rather than replacing them
- Private by default, notes aren't automatically shared
Genuinely different, non-intrusive mechanism with no visible bot
Requires actively typing some notes during the meeting to get full value
Strawberry
4.0$20/mo
vs Amie$5 more−0.3
Desktop browser with agents that take meeting notes without a bot joining the call.
- Meeting transcription without a bot joining the call
- Branded presentation and infographic generation
- Routine browser workflow automation
No meeting bot, so no permission barrier or changed room
Switching browsers is a real change of habit
Audionotes
4.4$129.99/mo
vs Amie$114.99 more+0.1
AI note-taking app that turns voice recordings, uploaded audio or video, YouTube links and text into structured, searchable notes with transcripts, summaries and a chat-with-your-notes feature.
- Transcription and translation across 99+ languages with speaker recognition
- Chat with your notes for follow-up questions on captured content
- Custom AI outputs including meeting minutes, lecture notes and drafted emails
Clear, specific privacy commitments including no AI-training use of user data
No refunds offered on paid subscriptions
Fathom
3.9$15/mo
vs AmieSame price−0.4
Meeting notetaker with bot-free capture - it records from a desktop app rather than joining your call as a visible participant.
- Bot-free capture via a desktop app
- Meeting transcription and summaries
- ChatGPT and Claude integrations
Bot-free capture works where a visible notetaker bot is unwelcome or barred
Removing the visible bot removes the recording signal - tell participants explicitly
Recall
4.3Not listed
vs AmieSame
A developer API for meeting bots, not a research tool for end users.
- Meeting Bot API for building recording capability into other products
- Desktop Recording SDK capturing meetings without a visible bot
- Calendar API for meeting metadata enrichment
Genuinely capable infrastructure for companies building meeting-intelligence products
Not a usable tool for an individual researcher, a developer-infrastructure product only
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Amie free?
Amie has a free plan, and paid plans start from $15/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Amie?
Granola is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.5 out of 5). Other free options: Tactiq, Audionotes, Strawberry.
What is the cheapest alternative to Amie?
Among paid plans, Tactiq has the lowest starting price (from $12/mo). If you need it free, start with Granola.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.