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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

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Granola logoGranolaFree plan + paidNomacOS, Windows, iOS +15 of 566.5
2Bluedot logoBluedotFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 459.6
3Meetily logoMeetilyOpen sourceYesmacOS, Windows4 of 457.2
4Circleback logoCirclebackFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +15 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 Jamie

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

    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 Jamie 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. Bluedot logo

    2. 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

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Jamie

    Bot-free capture that also keeps video, with 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 ×0.377
    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 Bluedot a good Jamie 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)
  3. Meetily logo

    3. Meetily

    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)
  4. Circleback logo

    4. Circleback

    Best for: Professionals who care most about accurate, well-organised notes and action items

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Jamie

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

    Pros

    • Detailed, well-structured notes and action items
    • Bot or bot-free capture, plus in-person recording
    • Transparent pricing including Enterprise

    Cons

    • Free plan keeps only 30 days of history
    • Fewer analytics than sales-focused tools
    • Smaller company than the market leaders
    Visit Circleback 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 Circleback a good Jamie alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, $0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026circleback.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $15 per user/month (Pro)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026circleback.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Business price
    $25 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026circleback.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Languages
    100+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026circleback.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Bot-free option
    Desktop app for macOS and Windows
    Checked Oct 25, 2026circleback.ai(opens source in a new tab)

The best Jamie alternative for…

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

Granola logo

Best Jamie alternative for most people

Granola

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

Meetily logo

Best Jamie alternative for a free option

Meetily

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

tl;dv logo

Best Jamie alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

tl;dv

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

Meetily logo

Best Jamie alternative for open source

Meetily

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

Bluedot logo

Best Jamie alternative for Mac

Bluedot

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

Circleback logo

Best Jamie alternative for Windows

Circleback

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

Granola logo

Best Jamie alternative for iPhone and Android

Granola

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

tl;dv logo

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.