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SkimItMost similar to Zoom Workplace (AI Companion) in what it does, its category and its price.
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AmieHas a free plan, rated 4.3 out of 5. Zoom Workplace (AI Companion) has none.
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Sembly AIFrom $10/mo, against from $13.33/mo for Zoom Workplace (AI Companion).
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Otter.aiRated 4.3 out of 5 in our review, against 4.3 for Zoom Workplace (AI Companion).
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At a glance
Green means better than Zoom Workplace (AI Companion), red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Zoom Workplace (AI Companion)Baseline | 4.3 | $13.33/mo | No | Included free with any paid Zoom plan, across one of the largest install bases here | |
| SkimIt | 3.5−0.8 | Free | YesZoom Workplace (AI Companion) has none | Email any article link and get a summary back in about ten minutes - no app, no signup, no account. | vs Zoom Workplace (AI Companion) |
 Carly AI | 3.9−0.4 | $30/mo$16.67 more | YesZoom Workplace (AI Companion) has none | Email-native AI assistant that runs scheduling, CRM and research tasks by CC | vs Zoom Workplace (AI Companion) |
| Amie | 4.3Same | $15/mo$1.67 more | YesZoom Workplace (AI Companion) has none | Records meetings without a visible bot joining the call | vs Zoom Workplace (AI Companion) |
 Remember The Milk | 3.5−0.8 | Free | YesZoom Workplace (AI Companion) has none | Long-running task manager now with a Beta AI-assistant integration - add and organize tasks just by asking Claude, ChatGPT, or Cursor. | vs Zoom Workplace (AI Companion) |
| Otter.ai | 4.3Same | $17/mo$3.67 more | YesZoom Workplace (AI Companion) has none | One of the original names that made AI meeting transcription mainstream | vs Zoom Workplace (AI Companion) |
 Saidar | 3.5−0.8 | Free | YesZoom Workplace (AI Companion) has none | An email and calendar assistant you talk to in iMessage, with no app to open. | vs Zoom Workplace (AI Companion) |
 Laxis | 4.1−0.2 | Free | YesZoom Workplace (AI Companion) has none | A voice keyboard for dictating into any app, not only a meeting notetaker | vs Zoom Workplace (AI Companion) |
| Sembly AI | 4.2−0.1 | $10/mo$3.33 less | YesZoom Workplace (AI Companion) has none | One of several meeting-notes tools in this category, worth comparing directly | vs Zoom Workplace (AI Companion) |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Zoom Workplace (AI Companion).
SkimIt
3.5Free
vs Zoom Workplace (AI Companion)−0.8Free plan
Email any article link and get a summary back in about ten minutes - no app, no signup, no account.
- Summaries requested by emailing a link
- No app, signup or account required
- Roughly ten-minute turnaround
No account or app to adopt - email already works everywhere
Ten-minute delay makes it triage, not on-demand reading
Carly AI
3.9$30/mo
vs Zoom Workplace (AI Companion)$16.67 more−0.4Free plan
Email-native AI assistant that runs scheduling, CRM and research tasks by CC.
- Assistant invoked by copying it on an email thread
- 120+ integrations across calendar, CRM and data sources
- Custom agents for recurring team workflows
Zero-onboarding interface for teams that live in email
Email-only interaction is awkward for tasks needing visual review
Amie
4.3$15/mo
vs Zoom Workplace (AI Companion)$1.67 moreSameFree plan
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
Remember The Milk
3.5Free
vs Zoom Workplace (AI Companion)−0.8Free plan
Long-running task manager now with a Beta AI-assistant integration - add and organize tasks just by asking Claude, ChatGPT, or Cursor.
- Beta AI-assistant integration (Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and more)
- Natural-language task creation and list organization
- AI-assisted prioritization of what to focus on
AI integration works through assistants you may already use daily
AI-assistant integration is Beta and positioned as an add-on, not the core experience
Otter.ai
4.3$17/mo
vs Zoom Workplace (AI Companion)$3.67 moreSameFree plan
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
Saidar
3.5Free
vs Zoom Workplace (AI Companion)−0.8Free plan
An email and calendar assistant you talk to in iMessage, with no app to open.
- Email and calendar management over iMessage
- Daily schedule summaries
- Surfaces messages needing a decision
Lives in a thread you already have open, removing a step rather than adding one
Needs standing access to your email and calendar, a very large grant
Laxis
4.1Free
vs Zoom Workplace (AI Companion)−0.2Free plan
A voice keyboard for dictating into any app, not only a meeting notetaker.
- Voice keyboard for dictation across any native app, roughly 4x typing speed
- Bot-free meeting capture alongside prospecting and outreach automation
- Verbal cleanup removes filler words and repetition automatically
Voice keyboard works across any app, not just inside meetings
Broader revenue-team focus may be more than someone wanting notes alone needs
Sembly AI
4.2$10/mo
vs Zoom Workplace (AI Companion)$3.33 less−0.1Free plan
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
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Zoom Workplace (AI Companion) free?
Zoom Workplace (AI Companion) does not list a free plan. Paid plans start from $13.33/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Zoom Workplace (AI Companion)?
Amie is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.3 out of 5). Other free options: Otter.ai, Sembly AI, Laxis.
What is the cheapest alternative to Zoom Workplace (AI Companion)?
Among paid plans, Sembly AI has the lowest starting price (from $10/mo). If you need it free, start with Amie.
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.