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FathomMost similar to Strawberry in what it does, its category and its price.
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GranolaHas a free plan, rated 4.5 out of 5.
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Noty.aiFrom $10/mo, against from $20/mo for Strawberry.
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JamieRated 4.5 out of 5 in our review, against 4.0 for Strawberry.
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At a glance
Green means better than Strawberry, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 StrawberryBaseline | 4.0 | $20/mo | Yes | Desktop browser with agents that take meeting notes without a bot joining the call. | |
| Fathom | 3.9−0.1 | $15/mo$5 less | Yes | Meeting notetaker with bot-free capture - it records from a desktop app rather than joining your call as a visible participant. | vs Strawberry |
 Amie | 4.3+0.3 | $15/mo$5 less | Yes | Records meetings without a visible bot joining the call | vs Strawberry |
 Tactiq | 4.4+0.4 | $12/mo$8 less | Yes | A browser extension reading live captions, no bot and no audio capture | vs Strawberry |
 MinutesLink | 3.7−0.3 | Free | Yes | Joins Zoom and Google Meet calls to record, transcribe and summarise them. | vs Strawberry |
| Granola | 4.5+0.5 | $14/mo$6 less | Yes | No bot, no recording indicator, just your own notes enhanced by audio | vs Strawberry |
| Noty.ai | 3.9−0.1 | $10/mo$10 less | No | AI meeting assistant that transcribes and summarizes calls without a bot joining. | vs Strawberry |
 Bluedot | 4.0Same | $18/mo$2 less | No | AI note taker that records meetings without a bot joining the call. | vs Strawberry |
| Jamie | 4.5+0.5 | $24/mo$4 more | Yes | Joins as a passive note-taker without demanding calendar access | vs Strawberry |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Strawberry.
Fathom
3.9$15/mo
vs Strawberry$5 less−0.1
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
Amie
4.3$15/mo
vs Strawberry$5 less+0.3
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
Tactiq
4.4$12/mo
vs Strawberry$8 less+0.4
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 Strawberry−0.3
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
Granola
4.5$14/mo
vs Strawberry$6 less+0.5
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
Noty.ai
3.9$10/mo
vs Strawberry$10 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
Bluedot
4.0$18/mo
vs Strawberry$2 lessSame
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
Jamie
4.5$24/mo
vs Strawberry$4 more+0.5
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
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Strawberry free?
Strawberry has a free plan, and paid plans start from $20/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Strawberry?
Granola is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.5 out of 5). Other free options: Jamie, Tactiq, Amie.
What is the cheapest alternative to Strawberry?
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.