Jamie alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Jamie: free plan limited to 10 notes and 30-minute meetings, and no Android app. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Jamie, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Granola currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Meetily	Open source	Yes	macOS, Windows	4 of 4	57.2

1. MeetilyTop pick
Best for: Teams with strict privacy needs who want meeting notes without cloud processing
Open sourcemacOS, Windows
57.2
score / 100
Why switch from Jamie
Open-source and fully local if you want no cloud at all.
Pros
Everything runs locally on your device
Free open-source Community edition
Works with any meeting platform
Cons
Needs a capable computer for local models
Less polished than cloud notetakers
Speaker identification reserved for Pro
Visit Meetily 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 Meetily a good Jamie alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Open source
Yes, free Community edition
Checked Oct 25, 2026meetily.ai(opens source in a new tab)
Pro price
$10 per user/month, billed yearly
Checked Oct 25, 2026meetily.ai(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
14 days (Pro)
Checked Oct 25, 2026meetily.ai(opens source in a new tab)
Local processing
Yes, 100% on device
Checked Oct 25, 2026meetily.ai(opens source in a new tab)

The best Jamie alternative for…

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

Best Jamie alternative for most people

Granola

Similar bot-free approach with a note-first editor and Android app.

Best Jamie alternative for a free option

Meetily

Open-source and fully local if you want no cloud at all.

Best Jamie alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

tl;dv

Another Germany-based option, with video recording and sales analytics.

Best Jamie alternative for open source

Meetily

Open-source and fully local if you want no cloud at all.

Best Jamie alternative for Mac

Bluedot

Bot-free capture that also keeps video, with apps on every platform.

Best Jamie alternative for Windows

Circleback

Bot or bot-free capture with strong automations and search.

Best Jamie alternative for iPhone and Android

Granola

Similar bot-free approach with a note-first editor and Android app.

Best Jamie alternative for working in the browser

tl;dv

Another Germany-based option, with video recording and sales analytics.

Jamie alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Jamie?

Granola ranks first right now. Similar bot-free approach with a note-first editor and Android app. tl;dv and Bluedot follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Jamie?

Yes. Granola (free plan + paid), tl;dv (free plan + paid), Bluedot (free plan + paid) and Meetily (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Jamie?

Yes: Meetily.

Why do people switch from Jamie?

The complaints we hear most: free plan limited to 10 notes and 30-minute meetings; no Android app; priced in euros, higher than some US rivals.

How is this list ranked?

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