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Grain alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Grain: free plan limits meeting length and history, and features skew toward sales use. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Grain, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Fathom currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Fathom logoFathomFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS4 of 466.5
2tl;dv logotl;dvFree plan + paidNoWeb, Browser extension5 of 559.6
3Fireflies.ai logoFireflies.aiFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +15 of 557.2
  1. Fathom logo

    1. FathomTop pick

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

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Grain

    Unlimited free recordings and CRM sync on team plans.

    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 ×0.3100
    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 Fathom a good Grain 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)
  2. tl;dv logo

    2. tl;dv

    Best for: Sales and product teams who want insights across many recorded calls, in many languages

    Free plan + paidWeb, Browser extension

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Grain

    Free recorder with multi-meeting AI reports for sales.

    Pros

    • Free forever plan
    • 30+ languages with transcript translation
    • Bot-free recording option

    Cons

    • Interface is busier than simpler notetakers
    • Best multi-meeting reports are on paid tiers
    • Pricing details are hard to see without signing up
    Visit tl;dv 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 tl;dv a good Grain alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Free forever
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tldv.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Languages
    30+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tldv.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Bot-free recording
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tldv.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Compliance
    GDPR, SOC 2
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tldv.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    2M+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026tldv.io(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Fireflies.ai logo

    3. Fireflies.ai

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

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Grain

    Broader integrations and conversation analytics.

    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 ×0.369
    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 Fireflies.ai a good Grain 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)

The best Grain alternative for…

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

Fathom logo

Best Grain alternative for most people

Fathom

Unlimited free recordings and CRM sync on team plans.

tl;dv logo

Best Grain alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

tl;dv

Free recorder with multi-meeting AI reports for sales.

Fathom logo

Best Grain alternative for Mac

Fathom

Unlimited free recordings and CRM sync on team plans.

Fathom logo

Best Grain alternative for Windows

Fathom

Unlimited free recordings and CRM sync on team plans.

Fireflies.ai logo

Best Grain alternative for iPhone and Android

Fireflies.ai

Broader integrations and conversation analytics.

Avoma logo

Best Grain alternative for working in the browser

Avoma

Adds scheduling, coaching and deal intelligence for revenue teams.

Grain alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Grain?

Fathom ranks first right now. Unlimited free recordings and CRM sync on team plans. Avoma and tl;dv follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Grain?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Grain?

None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Grain?

The complaints we hear most: free plan limits meeting length and history; features skew toward sales use; paid seats needed for anyone who records.

How is this list ranked?

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