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Circleback alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Circleback: free plan keeps only 30 days of history, and fewer analytics than sales-focused tools. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Circleback, 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
2Fireflies.ai logoFireflies.aiFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +15 of 559.6
3Bluedot logoBluedotFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 457.2
  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 Circleback

    Bot-free notes that merge your own jottings with the transcript.

    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 Circleback 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. Fireflies.ai logo

    2. Fireflies.ai

    Best for: Teams that want searchable meeting transcripts and conversation analytics across many tools

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Circleback

    More analytics and integrations for larger teams.

    Pros

    • Transcription in 100+ languages
    • Search and analytics across all meetings
    • Many CRM and workspace integrations plus an API

    Cons

    • Free plan storage fills up quickly
    • AI credits on top of seat pricing
    • Relies on a bot joining the call
    Visit Fireflies.ai 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 Fireflies.ai a good Circleback alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, free forever
    Checked Oct 25, 2026fireflies.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $10 per seat/month, billed annually (Pro)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026fireflies.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Languages
    100+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026fireflies.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Business price
    $19 per seat/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026fireflies.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Adoption
    1 million+ companies
    Checked Oct 25, 2026fireflies.ai(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Bluedot logo

    3. Bluedot

    Best for: People who want bot-free recording, with video, on every device they use

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Circleback

    Bot-free recorder with video and apps on every platform.

    Pros

    • No bot in the meeting
    • Apps on browser, desktop, mobile and Apple Watch
    • Data not used to train AI models

    Cons

    • Free plan covers only five meetings total
    • Video recording requires the Pro tier
    • Basic plan caps recording length at one hour
    Visit Bluedot 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 Bluedot a good Circleback alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    5 meetings lifetime
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bluedothq.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $14 per user/month, billed annually (Basic)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bluedothq.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Languages
    100+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bluedothq.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Compliance
    GDPR, SOC 2
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bluedothq.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Circleback alternative for…

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

Granola logo

Best Circleback alternative for most people

Granola

Bot-free notes that merge your own jottings with the transcript.

Fathom logo

Best Circleback alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Fathom

Free plan with unlimited recordings and history.

Bluedot logo

Best Circleback alternative for Mac

Bluedot

Bot-free recorder with video and apps on every platform.

Granola logo

Best Circleback alternative for Windows

Granola

Bot-free notes that merge your own jottings with the transcript.

Fireflies.ai logo

Best Circleback alternative for iPhone and Android

Fireflies.ai

More analytics and integrations for larger teams.

Supernormal logo

Best Circleback alternative for working in the browser

Supernormal

Bot-free notes with a credit-based free plan and AI workspace.

Circleback alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Circleback?

Granola ranks first right now. Bot-free notes that merge your own jottings with the transcript. Fathom and Fireflies.ai follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Circleback?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Circleback?

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

Why do people switch from Circleback?

The complaints we hear most: free plan keeps only 30 days of history; fewer analytics than sales-focused tools; smaller company than the market leaders.

How is this list ranked?

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