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MeetGeekMost similar to Fellow 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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Otter.aiRated 4.3 out of 5 in our review, against 4.4 for Fellow.
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At a glance
Green means better than Fellow, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FellowBaseline | 4.4 | $7/mo | Yes | Structures meetings before they happen, not just notes after | |
| MeetGeek | 4.3−0.1 | $15/mo$8 more | Yes | Scores meeting effectiveness, not just transcribes them | vs Fellow |
| Fireflies.ai | 4.5+0.1 | $10/mo$3 more | Yes | One of the earliest and most established names in AI meeting notes | vs Fellow |
 adam.ai | 3.7−0.7 | Not listed | No | Meeting and board governance software that carries decisions, actions and accountability between meetings rather than losing them in minutes. | vs Fellow |
 ScreenApp | 3.7−0.7 | 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 Fellow |
 QuickSearchPlus | 3.6−0.8 | $14.99/mo$7.99 more | Yes | One calendar across Google, Outlook and Zoom, with agendas before and summaries after. | vs Fellow |
| Otter.ai | 4.3−0.1 | $17/mo$10 more | Yes | One of the original names that made AI meeting transcription mainstream | vs Fellow |
 Supernormal | 4.3−0.1 | $18/mo$11 more | Yes | Templated meeting notes matched to the specific type of meeting | vs Fellow |
 Circleback.ai | 4.2−0.2 | $20.83/mo$13.83 more | Yes | AI meeting assistant recording, transcribing, and turning conversations into notes, action items, and CRM updates automatically. | vs Fellow |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Fellow.
MeetGeek
4.3$15/mo
vs Fellow$8 more−0.1
Scores meeting effectiveness, not just transcribes them.
- Meeting effectiveness scoring and analytics
- Talk-time balance and engagement pattern tracking over time
- Free tier for standard use
Effectiveness scoring adds insight beyond a plain transcript
More storage and advanced features require a paid plan
Fireflies.ai
4.5$10/mo
vs Fellow$3 more+0.1
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
adam.ai
3.7Not listed
vs Fellow−0.7
Meeting and board governance software that carries decisions, actions and accountability between meetings rather than losing them in minutes.
- Meeting operations with agendas, decisions and actions
- Governance structures for boards and committees
- Executive reporting and dashboards
Tracks decisions and accountability, not just what was said
Overkill for day-to-day team meetings
ScreenApp
3.7Free
vs Fellow−0.7
"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
QuickSearchPlus
3.6$14.99/mo
vs Fellow$7.99 more−0.8
One calendar across Google, Outlook and Zoom, with agendas before and summaries after.
- Google Calendar, Outlook and Zoom in one dashboard
- AI agendas generated before each meeting
- Live guidance during video calls
Paid booking links change the no-show economics
Free tier is one agenda a month, a demonstration not a plan
Otter.ai
4.3$17/mo
vs Fellow$10 more−0.1
One of the original names that made AI meeting transcription mainstream.
- One of the earliest mainstream AI meeting transcription tools
- Large, established existing user base since 2016
- Core transcription accuracy refined over nearly a decade
Longest track record specifically in core transcription accuracy
More minutes and advanced features require a paid plan
Supernormal
4.3$18/mo
vs Fellow$11 more−0.1
Templated meeting notes matched to the specific type of meeting.
- Meeting-type-matched note templates
- Automatic template selection based on meeting context
- Free tier for standard use
Template-matched notes fit different meeting types more naturally
More features require a paid plan
Circleback.ai
4.2$20.83/mo
vs Fellow$13.83 more−0.2
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
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Fellow free?
Fellow has a free plan, and paid plans start from $7/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Fellow?
Fireflies.ai is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.5 out of 5). Other free options: MeetGeek, Otter.ai, Supernormal.
What is the cheapest alternative to Fellow?
Among paid plans, Fireflies.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.