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Krisp alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Krisp: notes are less advanced than dedicated notetakers, and free use is a short trial. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Krisp, 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 462.6
3Otter.ai logoOtter.aiFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +25 of 559.6
  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 Krisp

    Bot-free notes with a stronger note-writing experience.

    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 Krisp 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

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Krisp

    Bot-free recorder that also captures video.

    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 ×0.387
    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 Krisp 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. Otter.ai logo

    3. Otter.ai

    Best for: Individuals and teams who want reliable live transcripts and summaries of video calls

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

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Krisp

    More mature transcription and meeting search if you don't need noise removal.

    Pros

    • Live transcription with speaker identification
    • Works across Zoom, Teams and Google Meet plus in-person recording
    • AI chat across all your past meetings

    Cons

    • Free plan has tight minute and import limits
    • Bot auto-joining calls can surprise participants
    • Best accuracy is in English
    Visit Otter.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 Otter.ai a good Krisp alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, 300 transcription minutes/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026otter.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $8.33 per user/month, billed annually (Pro)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026otter.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Monthly price
    $16.99 per user/month (Pro)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026otter.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Meeting platforms
    Zoom, Teams, Google Meet
    Checked Oct 25, 2026otter.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    HIPAA
    Add-on on Enterprise
    Checked Oct 25, 2026otter.ai(opens source in a new tab)

The best Krisp alternative for…

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

Granola logo

Best Krisp alternative for most people

Granola

Bot-free notes with a stronger note-writing experience.

Bluedot logo

Best Krisp alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Bluedot

Bot-free recorder that also captures video.

Otter.ai logo

Best Krisp alternative for Mac

Otter.ai

More mature transcription and meeting search if you don't need noise removal.

Fathom logo

Best Krisp alternative for Windows

Fathom

Free unlimited recordings if noise cancellation isn't essential.

Granola logo

Best Krisp alternative for iPhone and Android

Granola

Bot-free notes with a stronger note-writing experience.

Bluedot logo

Best Krisp alternative for working in the browser

Bluedot

Bot-free recorder that also captures video.

Krisp alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Krisp?

Granola ranks first right now. Bot-free notes with a stronger note-writing experience. Bluedot and Otter.ai follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Krisp?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Krisp?

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

Why do people switch from Krisp?

The complaints we hear most: notes are less advanced than dedicated notetakers; free use is a short trial; runs as a virtual audio device, which can confuse some setups.

How is this list ranked?

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