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Noty.aiMost similar to Circleback.ai in what it does, its category and its price.
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Fireflies.aiHas a free plan, rated 4.5 out of 5.
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TactiqFrom $12/mo, against from $20.83/mo for Circleback.ai.
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AudionotesRated 4.4 out of 5 in our review, against 4.2 for Circleback.ai.
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At a glance
Green means better than Circleback.ai, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Circleback.aiBaseline | 4.2 | $20.83/mo | Yes | AI meeting assistant recording, transcribing, and turning conversations into notes, action items, and CRM updates automatically. | |
| Noty.ai | 3.9−0.3 | $10/mo$10.83 less | No | AI meeting assistant that transcribes and summarizes calls without a bot joining. | vs Circleback.ai |
 ScreenApp | 3.7−0.5 | 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 Circleback.ai |
| Tactiq | 4.4+0.2 | $12/mo$8.83 less | Yes | A browser extension reading live captions, no bot and no audio capture | vs Circleback.ai |
 MinutesLink | 3.7−0.5 | Free | Yes | Joins Zoom and Google Meet calls to record, transcribe and summarise them. | vs Circleback.ai |
 Amie | 4.3+0.1 | $15/mo$5.83 less | Yes | Records meetings without a visible bot joining the call | vs Circleback.ai |
 Bluedot | 4.0−0.2 | $18/mo$2.83 less | No | AI note taker that records meetings without a bot joining the call. | vs Circleback.ai |
| Audionotes | 4.4+0.2 | $129.99/mo$109.16 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 Circleback.ai |
| Fireflies.ai | 4.5+0.3 | $10/mo$10.83 less | Yes | One of the earliest and most established names in AI meeting notes | vs Circleback.ai |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Circleback.ai.
Noty.ai
3.9$10/mo
vs Circleback.ai$10.83 less−0.3
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
ScreenApp
3.7Free
vs Circleback.ai−0.5
"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
Tactiq
4.4$12/mo
vs Circleback.ai$8.83 less+0.2
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
MinutesLink
3.7Free
vs Circleback.ai−0.5
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
Amie
4.3$15/mo
vs Circleback.ai$5.83 less+0.1
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
Bluedot
4.0$18/mo
vs Circleback.ai$2.83 less−0.2
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
Audionotes
4.4$129.99/mo
vs Circleback.ai$109.16 more+0.2
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
Fireflies.ai
4.5$10/mo
vs Circleback.ai$10.83 less+0.3
One of the earliest and most established names in AI meeting notes.
- Extensive integration ecosystem with CRM and project tools
- One of the earliest AI meeting transcription tools
- Free tier for standard use
Long operating history and refinement relative to newer competitors
More features and storage require a paid plan
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Circleback.ai free?
Circleback.ai has a free plan, and paid plans start from $20.83/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Circleback.ai?
Fireflies.ai is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.5 out of 5). Other free options: Tactiq, Audionotes, Amie.
What is the cheapest alternative to Circleback.ai?
Among paid plans, Noty.ai has the lowest starting price (from $10/mo). If you need it free, start with Fireflies.ai.
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.