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SupernormalMost similar to Wudpecker 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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FathomFrom $15/mo, the lowest starting price here.
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AmieRated 4.3 out of 5 in our review, against 3.6 for Wudpecker.
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At a glance
Green means better than Wudpecker, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WudpeckerBaseline | 3.6 | Free | Yes | AI meeting notes with templates and Ask Wudpecker for querying across past meetings, with privacy and security documented separately. | |
| Supernormal | 4.3+0.7 | $18/mo | Yes | Templated meeting notes matched to the specific type of meeting | vs Wudpecker |
| Fathom | 3.9+0.3 | $15/mo | Yes | Meeting notetaker with bot-free capture - it records from a desktop app rather than joining your call as a visible participant. | vs Wudpecker |
 MeetSummary | 3.1−0.5 | Free | Yes | Automated meeting summaries so decisions and actions survive the call rather than living in someone's memory. | vs Wudpecker |
 MinutesLink | 3.7+0.1 | Free | Yes | Joins Zoom and Google Meet calls to record, transcribe and summarise them. | vs Wudpecker |
| Amie | 4.3+0.7 | $15/mo | Yes | Records meetings without a visible bot joining the call | vs Wudpecker |
 ScreenApp | 3.7+0.1 | 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 Wudpecker |
| Jamie | 4.5+0.9 | $24/mo | Yes | Joins as a passive note-taker without demanding calendar access | vs Wudpecker |
 Bluedot | 4.0+0.4 | $18/mo | No | AI note taker that records meetings without a bot joining the call. | vs Wudpecker |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Wudpecker.
Supernormal
4.3$18/mo
vs Wudpecker+0.7
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
Fathom
3.9$15/mo
vs Wudpecker+0.3
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
MeetSummary
3.1Free
vs Wudpecker−0.5
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
MinutesLink
3.7Free
vs Wudpecker+0.1
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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Amie
4.3$15/mo
vs Wudpecker+0.7
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
ScreenApp
3.7Free
vs Wudpecker+0.1
"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
Jamie
4.5$24/mo
vs Wudpecker+0.9
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
Bluedot
4.0$18/mo
vs Wudpecker+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
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Wudpecker free?
Wudpecker has a free plan.
What is the best free alternative to Wudpecker?
Jamie is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.5 out of 5). Other free options: Supernormal, Amie, Fathom.
What is the cheapest alternative to Wudpecker?
Among paid plans, Fathom has the lowest starting price (from $15/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.