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BasmoMost similar to Audio Diary in what it does, its category and its price.
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remioHas a free plan, rated 4.1 out of 5.
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VoilaRated 4.0 out of 5 in our review, against 3.8 for Audio Diary.
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At a glance
Green means better than Audio Diary, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Audio DiaryBaseline | 3.8 | $5/mo | Yes | Voice journal app for iOS, Android, macOS and web that turns spoken entries into transcripts with AI summaries, goal suggestions, dream analysis and custom tags. | |
| Basmo | 3.5−0.3 | $4.99/moSame price | Yes | Reading tracker and journal app with ChatBook, an AI chatbot that lets you ask questions and get summaries about the books you read. | vs Audio Diary |
 Listonic | 3.7−0.1 | Free | Yes | Generate a shopping list from text, voice, or a photo in seconds, then get recipe suggestions based on what you actually buy - free with 40+ language support. | vs Audio Diary |
 Swifly | 3.6−0.2 | Not listed | No | AI voice keyboard that turns speech into polished writing in any app on Mac, Windows and iOS, with Android planned, using press-and-hold dictation. | vs Audio Diary |
 ScreenApp | 3.7−0.1 | Free | Yes | "AI That Actually Listens" - up to 99% transcription accuracy turns hours of recordings into searchable insights and structured meeting notes, serving 8.1M+ users. | vs Audio Diary |
| remio | 4.1+0.3 | $11.6/mo$6.6 more | Yes | Local-first second brain that captures pages, files, meetings and email, then answers from them. | vs Audio Diary |
 Business AI | 3.0−0.8 | Free | Yes | 35+ GPT-4/GPT-4o-powered tools for emails, pitch decks, taglines, and meeting notes - one app for everyday sales, marketing, and communication work. | vs Audio Diary |
| Voila | 4.0+0.2 | Free | Yes | One assistant across five browsers, both mobile platforms and both desktops. | vs Audio Diary |
 What’s up AI | 3.4−0.4 | Free | Yes | Long voice message you don't have time for? AI transcribes, translates, and summarizes it right inside WhatsApp and similar apps - supports English, German, Chinese, and more. | vs Audio Diary |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Audio Diary.
Basmo
3.5$4.99/mo
vs Audio DiarySame price−0.3
Reading tracker and journal app with ChatBook, an AI chatbot that lets you ask questions and get summaries about the books you read.
- ChatBook: chat with an AI about the book you are reading
- Reading-time tracking, goals and streaks
- Reading journal with emotion tracking and notes
AI chat is tied to the book being read, not a generic chatbot
AI answers about passages need checking against the text
Listonic
3.7Free
vs Audio Diary−0.1
Generate a shopping list from text, voice, or a photo in seconds, then get recipe suggestions based on what you actually buy - free with 40+ language support.
- AI Assistant - generate lists from text, voice, or photo
- AI recipe and meal suggestions based on purchase history
- Automatic product sorting by store section
Photo-based list generation covers a real-world input method other list apps skip
Premium pricing for themes/ad-free wasn't shown on the homepage
Swifly
3.6Not listed
vs Audio Diary−0.2
AI voice keyboard that turns speech into polished writing in any app on Mac, Windows and iOS, with Android planned, using press-and-hold dictation.
- Press-and-hold voice dictation in any app
- AI cleanup of spoken text and corrections
- Mac, Windows and iOS apps
Works in any app, not only one editor
Plan prices could not be confirmed from the site
ScreenApp
3.7Free
vs Audio Diary−0.1
"AI That Actually Listens" - up to 99% transcription accuracy turns hours of recordings into searchable insights and structured meeting notes, serving 8.1M+ users.
- Up to 99% transcription accuracy
- Automatic summarization and key-insight extraction
- Video frame and audio analysis for specific moments
Published accuracy figure gives a real, checkable performance benchmark
Free plan limited to a capped number of transcription minutes
remio
4.1$11.6/mo
vs Audio Diary$6.6 more+0.3
Local-first second brain that captures pages, files, meetings and email, then answers from them.
- Automatic capture of pages, files, emails and meetings
- Local storage with no manual filing
- Ask remio conversational search
Local storage for the most sensitive corpus most people assemble
Credit metering means heavy use climbs tiers quickly
Business AI
3.0Free
vs Audio Diary−0.8
35+ GPT-4/GPT-4o-powered tools for emails, pitch decks, taglines, and meeting notes - one app for everyday sales, marketing, and communication work.
- 35+ AI tools spanning communication, marketing, and productivity
- Powered by GPT-4 and GPT-4o
- "Ask Anything" tool for open-ended writing, solving, and explaining
Real cross-platform availability (web, iOS, Android), not just a browser demo
Free credits are limited - real use requires a subscription
Voila
4.0Free
vs Audio Diary+0.2
One assistant across five browsers, both mobile platforms and both desktops.
- Extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave and Safari
- Apps for iOS, Android, macOS and Windows
- Reads webpages, documents and images
Present on every browser and device, so the habit actually forms
No pricing tiers shown
What’s up AI
3.4Free
vs Audio Diary−0.4
Long voice message you don't have time for? AI transcribes, translates, and summarizes it right inside WhatsApp and similar apps - supports English, German, Chinese, and more.
- Voice message transcription, translation, and summarization
- Works directly inside WhatsApp and similar messaging apps
- Supports 10+ languages including English, German, Chinese, Japanese
Summarization saves real time on long voice messages, not just transcription
iPhone-only - no Android version available
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Audio Diary free?
Audio Diary has a free plan, and paid plans start from $5/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Audio Diary?
remio is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.1 out of 5). Other free options: Voila, Listonic, ScreenApp.
What is the cheapest alternative to Audio Diary?
Among paid plans, Basmo has the lowest starting price (from $4.99/mo). If you need it free, start with remio.
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.