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Noty.aiMost similar to Bluedot in what it does, its category and its price.
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GranolaHas a free plan, rated 4.5 out of 5. Bluedot has none.
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TactiqFrom $12/mo, against from $18/mo for Bluedot.
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AmieRated 4.3 out of 5 in our review, against 4.0 for Bluedot.
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At a glance
Green means better than Bluedot, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 BluedotBaseline | 4.0 | $18/mo | No | AI note taker that records meetings without a bot joining the call. | |
| Noty.ai | 3.9−0.1 | $10/mo$8 less | No | AI meeting assistant that transcribes and summarizes calls without a bot joining. | vs Bluedot |
| Amie | 4.3+0.3 | $15/mo$3 less | YesBluedot has none | Records meetings without a visible bot joining the call | vs Bluedot |
 MinutesLink | 3.7−0.3 | Free | YesBluedot has none | Joins Zoom and Google Meet calls to record, transcribe and summarise them. | vs Bluedot |
| Tactiq | 4.4+0.4 | $12/mo$6 less | YesBluedot has none | A browser extension reading live captions, no bot and no audio capture | vs Bluedot |
 Fathom | 3.9−0.1 | $15/mo$3 less | YesBluedot has none | Meeting notetaker with bot-free capture - it records from a desktop app rather than joining your call as a visible participant. | vs Bluedot |
 Circleback.ai | 4.2+0.2 | $20.83/mo$2.83 more | YesBluedot has none | AI meeting assistant recording, transcribing, and turning conversations into notes, action items, and CRM updates automatically. | vs Bluedot |
 Strawberry | 4.0Same | $20/mo$2 more | YesBluedot has none | Desktop browser with agents that take meeting notes without a bot joining the call. | vs Bluedot |
| Granola | 4.5+0.5 | $14/mo$4 less | YesBluedot has none | No bot, no recording indicator, just your own notes enhanced by audio | vs Bluedot |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Bluedot.
Noty.ai
3.9$10/mo
vs Bluedot$8 less−0.1
AI meeting assistant that transcribes and summarizes calls without a bot joining.
- Bot-free meeting capture through a browser extension
- 98.6% transcription accuracy across 88 languages, powered by Google Gemini
- Automatic action-item creation, assignment, and tracking
No visible bot joining calls avoids the awkwardness some participants associate with recording bots
$10/user/month Pro plan applies per seat, which adds up for larger teams
Amie
4.3$15/mo
vs Bluedot$3 less+0.3Free plan
Records meetings without a visible bot joining the call.
- Meeting recording without a visible bot joining the call
- Combined calendar, task management, and AI notes
- Context-aware summaries from connected email and calendar
Bot-free recording avoids an awkward, visible presence on calls
Full feature set requires a paid plan
MinutesLink
3.7Free
vs Bluedot−0.3Free plan
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
Tactiq
4.4$12/mo
vs Bluedot$6 less+0.4Free plan
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
Fathom
3.9$15/mo
vs Bluedot$3 less−0.1Free plan
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
Circleback.ai
4.2$20.83/mo
vs Bluedot$2.83 more+0.2Free plan
AI meeting assistant recording, transcribing, and turning conversations into notes, action items, and CRM updates automatically.
- Automatic recording and transcription across Zoom, Meet, Teams, and Slack huddles
- AI-generated meeting notes, summaries, and action items
- Draft follow-up email generation after each meeting
Founding team has direct relevant experience (Stripe LLM integration, Tableau analytics)
Team-tier pricing ($25/user/month) scales up cost fast for larger organizations
Strawberry
4.0$20/mo
vs Bluedot$2 moreSameFree plan
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
Granola
4.5$14/mo
vs Bluedot$4 less+0.5Free plan
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
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Bluedot free?
Bluedot does not list a free plan. Paid plans start from $18/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Bluedot?
Granola is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.5 out of 5). Other free options: Tactiq, Amie, Circleback.ai.
What is the cheapest alternative to Bluedot?
Among paid plans, Noty.ai has the lowest starting price (from $10/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.