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Meetily alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Meetily: needs a capable computer for local models, and less polished than cloud notetakers. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Meetily, 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
2Jamie logoJamieFree plan + paidNomacOS, Windows, iOS5 of 562.6
3Otter.ai logoOtter.aiFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +25 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 Meetily

    Polished bot-free cloud notes if local processing isn't required.

    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 Meetily 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. Jamie logo

    2. Jamie

    Best for: European and regulated teams who want bot-free notes with EU data residency

    Free plan + paidmacOS, Windows, iOS

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Meetily

    Bot-free notes with EU data residency, without managing local models.

    Pros

    • No bot joins your calls
    • Data stored in the EU; audio not kept
    • Works for in-person meetings too

    Cons

    • Free plan limited to 10 notes and 30-minute meetings
    • No Android app
    • Priced in euros, higher than some US rivals
    Visit Jamie 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 Jamie a good Meetily alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, 10 notes/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026meetjamie.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Team price
    €33 per seat/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026meetjamie.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Languages
    99+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026meetjamie.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Data location
    EU
    Checked Oct 25, 2026meetjamie.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Certification
    ISO 27001, GDPR
    Checked Oct 25, 2026meetjamie.ai(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

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Meetily

    Cloud notetaker with richer collaboration and search.

    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 ×0.363
    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 Otter.ai a good Meetily 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 Meetily alternative for…

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

Granola logo

Best Meetily alternative for most people

Granola

Polished bot-free cloud notes if local processing isn't required.

Buzz logo

Best Meetily alternative for a free option

Buzz

Free open-source offline transcription for recorded files.

Jamie logo

Best Meetily alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Jamie

Bot-free notes with EU data residency, without managing local models.

Buzz logo

Best Meetily alternative for open source

Buzz

Free open-source offline transcription for recorded files.

MacWhisper logo

Best Meetily alternative for Mac

MacWhisper

Local transcription and meeting recording on Mac with a one-time licence.

Otter.ai logo

Best Meetily alternative for Windows

Otter.ai

Cloud notetaker with richer collaboration and search.

Buzz logo

Best Meetily alternative for Linux

Buzz

Free open-source offline transcription for recorded files.

Granola logo

Best Meetily alternative for iPhone and Android

Granola

Polished bot-free cloud notes if local processing isn't required.

Otter.ai logo

Best Meetily alternative for working in the browser

Otter.ai

Cloud notetaker with richer collaboration and search.

Meetily alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Meetily?

Granola ranks first right now. Polished bot-free cloud notes if local processing isn't required. Jamie and MacWhisper follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Meetily?

Yes. Granola (free plan + paid), Jamie (free plan + paid), MacWhisper (free plan + paid) and Buzz (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Meetily?

Yes: Buzz.

Which Meetily alternatives work on Linux?

Buzz runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Meetily?

The complaints we hear most: needs a capable computer for local models; less polished than cloud notetakers; speaker identification reserved for Pro.

How is this list ranked?

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