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GlaspMost similar to Basmo in what it does, its category and its price.
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Audio DiaryHas a free plan, rated 3.8 out of 5.
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At a glance
Green means better than Basmo, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 BasmoBaseline | 3.5 | $4.99/mo | Yes | Reading tracker and journal app with ChatBook, an AI chatbot that lets you ask questions and get summaries about the books you read. | |
| Glasp | 4.3+0.8 | Free | Yes | A social web and PDF highlighter that turns saved passages into a personal AI memory | vs Basmo |
| Audio Diary | 3.8+0.3 | $5/moSame price | 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. | vs Basmo |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Basmo.
Glasp
4.3Free
vs Basmo+0.8
A social web and PDF highlighter that turns saved passages into a personal AI memory.
- One-click highlighting on any webpage, PDF, YouTube video, or Kindle book
- Personal AI memory that summarizes and answers questions grounded in a user's own highlights
- MCP connector that brings saved highlights into ChatGPT and Claude as working context
Free tier covers unlimited highlights across web, PDF, YouTube, and Kindle sources
Full AI memory features sit behind the paid Glasp Pro tier
Audio Diary
3.8$5/mo
vs BasmoSame price+0.3
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.
- Voice entries transcribed and analyzed with AI
- Automatic entry summaries
- Goal suggestions based on diary content
Free plan available
Subscription only, with no lifetime purchase
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Basmo free?
Basmo has a free plan, and paid plans start from $4.99/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Basmo?
Glasp is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.3 out of 5). Other free options: Audio Diary.
What is the cheapest alternative to Basmo?
Among paid plans, Audio Diary has the lowest starting price (from $5/mo). If you need it free, start with Glasp.
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.