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tl;dvMost similar to Grain in what it does, its category and its price.
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JamieHas a free plan, rated 4.5 out of 5.
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Sembly AIFrom $10/mo, against from $15/mo for Grain.
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MeetGeekRated 4.3 out of 5 in our review, against 4.4 for Grain.
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At a glance
Green means better than Grain, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 GrainBaseline | 4.4 | $15/mo | Yes | Built around pulling shareable clips out of meetings | |
| tl;dv | 4.4Same | $18/mo$3 more | Yes | Positions as a sales coaching platform, not just a note-taker | vs Grain |
 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 Grain |
 Bluedot | 4.0−0.4 | $18/mo$3 more | No | AI note taker that records meetings without a bot joining the call. | vs Grain |
| MeetGeek | 4.3−0.1 | $15/moSame price | Yes | Scores meeting effectiveness, not just transcribes them | vs Grain |
| Sembly AI | 4.2−0.2 | $10/mo$5 less | Yes | One of several meeting-notes tools in this category, worth comparing directly | vs Grain |
| Jamie | 4.5+0.1 | $24/mo$9 more | Yes | Joins as a passive note-taker without demanding calendar access | vs Grain |
 Supernormal | 4.3−0.1 | $18/mo$3 more | Yes | Templated meeting notes matched to the specific type of meeting | vs Grain |
 Fabric | 3.5−0.9 | Free | Yes | Personal AI workspace from WFHLAND, Inc. that holds files, notes, meeting transcripts and tasks in one searchable space, free to start. | vs Grain |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Grain.
tl;dv
4.4$18/mo
vs Grain$3 moreSame
Positions as a sales coaching platform, not just a note-taker.
- Sales playbook adherence and objection-handling tracking
- AI-selected clips for onboarding new sales reps
- Automatic CRM logging and follow-up email drafting
Genuinely free-forever plan with unlimited meetings, unusual in this category
Sales-coaching focus matters less for non-sales meeting use cases
ScreenApp
3.7Free
vs Grain−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
Bluedot
4.0$18/mo
vs Grain$3 more−0.4
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
MeetGeek
4.3$15/mo
vs GrainSame price−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
Sembly AI
4.2$10/mo
vs Grain$5 less−0.2
One of several meeting-notes tools in this category, worth comparing directly.
- Meeting recording, transcription, and AI summarization
- Free tier for standard use
- Operating since 2019
Free tier makes direct comparison against competitors low-risk
No clearly standout differentiator versus the many similar tools in this category
Jamie
4.5$24/mo
vs Grain$9 more+0.1
Joins as a passive note-taker without demanding calendar access.
- Minimal setup without deep calendar integration requirements
- Multi-language summary generation independent of meeting language
- Free tier for standard use
Low-friction setup gets a team recording meetings quickly
More volume and advanced features require a paid plan
Supernormal
4.3$18/mo
vs Grain$3 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
Fabric
3.5Free
vs Grain−0.9
Personal AI workspace from WFHLAND, Inc. that holds files, notes, meeting transcripts and tasks in one searchable space, free to start.
- An AI that builds working memory from a person's files, notes and meetings
- Meeting recording and transcription with key points kept automatically
- Named AI personas for tasks such as drafting email replies or updating tickets
A single place for files, notes, tasks and meeting notes to stay linked
No public pricing page; plan limits are only visible after signing in
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Grain free?
Grain has a free plan, and paid plans start from $15/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Grain?
Jamie is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.5 out of 5). Other free options: tl;dv, MeetGeek, Supernormal.
What is the cheapest alternative to Grain?
Among paid plans, Sembly AI has the lowest starting price (from $10/mo). If you need it free, start with Jamie.
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.