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MinutesLinkMost similar to Jamie in what it does, its category and its price.
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NottaHas a free plan, rated 4.4 out of 5.
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AmieFrom $15/mo, against from $24/mo for Jamie.
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GrainRated 4.4 out of 5 in our review, against 4.5 for Jamie.
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At a glance
Green means better than Jamie, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 JamieBaseline | 4.5 | $24/mo | Yes | Joins as a passive note-taker without demanding calendar access | |
| MinutesLink | 3.7−0.8 | Free | Yes | Joins Zoom and Google Meet calls to record, transcribe and summarise them. | vs Jamie |
| Notta | 4.4−0.1 | $8/mo$16 less | Yes | Broad multi-language transcription, with strong Japanese support | vs Jamie |
| Amie | 4.3−0.2 | $15/mo$9 less | Yes | Records meetings without a visible bot joining the call | vs Jamie |
 Supernormal | 4.3−0.2 | $18/mo$6 less | Yes | Templated meeting notes matched to the specific type of meeting | vs Jamie |
 Wudpecker | 3.6−0.9 | Free | Yes | AI meeting notes with templates and Ask Wudpecker for querying across past meetings, with privacy and security documented separately. | vs Jamie |
 MeetGeek | 4.3−0.2 | $15/mo$9 less | Yes | Scores meeting effectiveness, not just transcribes them | vs Jamie |
 MeetSummary | 3.1−1.4 | Free | Yes | Automated meeting summaries so decisions and actions survive the call rather than living in someone's memory. | vs Jamie |
| Grain | 4.4−0.1 | $15/mo$9 less | Yes | Built around pulling shareable clips out of meetings | vs Jamie |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Jamie.
MinutesLink
3.7Free
vs Jamie−0.8
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
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Notta
4.4$8/mo
vs Jamie$16 less−0.1
Broad multi-language transcription, with strong Japanese support.
- Broad multi-language transcription with strong Japanese support
- Transcribes both live meetings and uploaded audio/video files
- Free tier with limited transcription minutes
Particularly strong language coverage, including reliable Japanese support
More transcription volume requires a paid plan
Amie
4.3$15/mo
vs Jamie$9 less−0.2
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
Supernormal
4.3$18/mo
vs Jamie$6 less−0.2
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
Wudpecker
3.6Free
vs Jamie−0.9
AI meeting notes with templates and Ask Wudpecker for querying across past meetings, with privacy and security documented separately.
- AI meeting recording and summarisation
- Templates shaping notes to the meeting type
- Ask Wudpecker for querying across past meetings
Cross-meeting search is where meeting notes actually compound in value
Recording carries consent obligations that vary by jurisdiction
MeetGeek
4.3$15/mo
vs Jamie$9 less−0.2
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
MeetSummary
3.1Free
vs Jamie−1.4
Automated meeting summaries so decisions and actions survive the call rather than living in someone's memory.
- Automated meeting summaries
- Consistent record independent of who attended
- Decision and action capture
Removes note-taking from being somebody's secondary job
Crowded category with limited differentiation
Grain
4.4$15/mo
vs Jamie$9 less−0.1
Built around pulling shareable clips out of meetings.
- Shareable short clips pulled directly from meeting recordings
- Meeting transcription and AI summarization
- Free tier for limited recordings
Clip-first sharing communicates key moments faster than a full recording
More storage and advanced features require a paid plan
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Jamie free?
Jamie has a free plan, and paid plans start from $24/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Jamie?
Notta is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.4 out of 5). Other free options: Grain, Amie, Supernormal.
What is the cheapest alternative to Jamie?
Among paid plans, Notta has the lowest starting price (from $8/mo). If you need it free, start with Notta.
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.