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Bluedot alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Bluedot: free plan covers only five meetings total, and video recording requires the Pro tier. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Bluedot, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Granola currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Granola logoGranolaFree plan + paidNomacOS, Windows, iOS +15 of 566.5
2Jamie logoJamieFree plan + paidNomacOS, Windows, iOS5 of 562.6
3Tactiq logoTactiqFree plan + paidNoBrowser extension4 of 459.6
4Fathom logoFathomFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS4 of 457.2
5Grain logoGrainFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS5 of 555.3
  1. Granola logo

    1. GranolaTop pick

    Best for: People who take their own notes in meetings and want them enhanced without a visible bot

    Free plan + paidmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bluedot

    Bot-free notes that build on what you type during the meeting.

    Pros

    • No bot joins the meeting
    • Blends your own notes with the transcript
    • Audio deleted after transcription

    Cons

    • Free plan limits meeting history
    • No video recording to replay
    • Recording consent is your responsibility
    Visit Granola Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Granola a good Bluedot alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, limited history
    Checked Oct 25, 2026granola.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $14 per user/month (Business)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026granola.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Enterprise price
    $35 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026granola.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Bot-free capture
    Yes, device audio
    Checked Oct 25, 2026granola.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Security
    SOC 2 Type II
    Checked Oct 25, 2026granola.ai(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Jamie logo

    2. Jamie

    Best for: European and regulated teams who want bot-free notes with EU data residency

    Free plan + paidmacOS, Windows, iOS

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bluedot

    Bot-free with EU data residency and a more generous free tier.

    Pros

    • No bot joins your calls
    • Data stored in the EU; audio not kept
    • Works for in-person meetings too

    Cons

    • Free plan limited to 10 notes and 30-minute meetings
    • No Android app
    • Priced in euros, higher than some US rivals
    Visit Jamie Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Jamie a good Bluedot alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, 10 notes/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026meetjamie.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Team price
    €33 per seat/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026meetjamie.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Languages
    99+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026meetjamie.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Data location
    EU
    Checked Oct 25, 2026meetjamie.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Certification
    ISO 27001, GDPR
    Checked Oct 25, 2026meetjamie.ai(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Tactiq logo

    3. Tactiq

    Best for: People on browser-based calls who want a quick, bot-free transcript and AI summary

    Free plan + paidBrowser extension

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bluedot

    Free bot-free transcripts from a Chrome extension.

    Pros

    • No bot joins the call
    • Live transcript inside the meeting window
    • Free plan for occasional use

    Cons

    • No audio or video recording
    • Browser-only; desktop meeting apps not supported
    • AI summaries limited by monthly credits
    Visit Tactiq Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Tactiq a good Bluedot alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, 10 transcripts/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tactiq.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Languages
    60+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tactiq.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Bot-free
    Yes, Chrome extension
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tactiq.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Installs
    1,000,000+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tactiq.io(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Fathom logo

    4. Fathom

    Best for: Individuals who want unlimited free meeting recordings, and sales teams who want CRM sync

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bluedot

    Unlimited free recordings if a bot joining is fine.

    Pros

    • Free plan with unlimited recordings and transcripts
    • Summaries ready seconds after the call
    • Clips, playlists and CRM sync for teams

    Cons

    • A bot has to join the meeting
    • Team plans require at least two users
    • Advanced summaries limited on the free plan
    Visit Fathom Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Fathom a good Bluedot alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, unlimited recordings
    Checked Oct 25, 2026fathom.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium price
    $16/month annually, $20 monthly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026fathom.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Team price
    $15–19 per user/month, 2-user minimum
    Checked Oct 25, 2026fathom.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Guarantee
    90 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026fathom.ai(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Grain logo

    5. Grain

    Best for: Sales and customer success teams that share call clips and coach from recordings

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bluedot

    Bot-optional recording with clips and free viewer seats.

    Pros

    • Free forever for individuals
    • Clips and playlists for sharing key moments
    • Bot or bot-free capture

    Cons

    • Free plan limits meeting length and history
    • Features skew toward sales use
    • Paid seats needed for anyone who records
    Visit Grain Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Grain a good Bluedot alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Free forever for individuals
    Checked Oct 25, 2026grain.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026grain.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Bot-free transcription
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026grain.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Languages
    100+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026grain.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Compliance
    SOC 2, GDPR
    Checked Oct 25, 2026grain.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Bluedot alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Granola logo

Best Bluedot alternative for most people

Granola

Bot-free notes that build on what you type during the meeting.

Jamie logo

Best Bluedot alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Jamie

Bot-free with EU data residency and a more generous free tier.

Fathom logo

Best Bluedot alternative for Mac

Fathom

Unlimited free recordings if a bot joining is fine.

Grain logo

Best Bluedot alternative for Windows

Grain

Bot-optional recording with clips and free viewer seats.

Granola logo

Best Bluedot alternative for iPhone and Android

Granola

Bot-free notes that build on what you type during the meeting.

Fathom logo

Best Bluedot alternative for working in the browser

Fathom

Unlimited free recordings if a bot joining is fine.

Bluedot alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Bluedot?

Granola ranks first right now. Bot-free notes that build on what you type during the meeting. Jamie and Tactiq follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Bluedot?

Yes. Granola (free plan + paid), Jamie (free plan + paid), Tactiq (free plan + paid) and Fathom (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Bluedot?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Bluedot?

The complaints we hear most: free plan covers only five meetings total; video recording requires the Pro tier; basic plan caps recording length at one hour.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Bluedot, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.