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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
1Fireflies.ai logoFireflies.aiFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +15 of 557.2
  1. Fireflies.ai logo

    1. Fireflies.aiTop pick

    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.