The best Bluedot alternatives in 2026
6 tools compared on what they do best, free plans, prices and recording without a bot.
The short answer
Bluedot records without a bot from its Chrome extension, desktop and mobile apps. Its free plan covers 5 meetings in total, Basic is audio only with a 1-hour limit per recording, and CRM integrations start on Business at $32 a user a month billed annually ($39 monthly). Acta also records without a bot, or with a notetaker when you can't attend, and tracks action items and decisions across meetings. Granola and Jamie are bot-free too, and Fathom has free unlimited recording.
Why people look for a Bluedot alternative
5 free meetings in total
Bluedot's pricing page lists the Free plan as 5 meetings per lifetime, so it works more like a trial.
Video and length cost more
Basic ($14 a user a month billed annually, $18 monthly) is audio only with a 1-hour limit per recording; video and unlimited length start on Pro ($20 annually, $25 monthly).
CRM on the top plan
CRM and ATS integrations are listed on Business, $32 a user a month billed annually ($39 monthly). Bluedot's FAQ also says recordings are deleted a month after you cancel.
Bluedot alternatives side by side
| Tool | Best for | Free plan or trial | Paid plans | Without a bot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acta | Teams that want follow-through: role-specific reports, action items tracked to done and a decision log. | 15-day free trial | Pro, per user | Desktop app & Chrome extension |
| Granola | People who like writing their own notes and want AI to fill in the rest. | Last 30 days of notes | From $14/user/month | Bot-free only |
| Jamie | People who only want bot-free notes, online and in person. | About 10 meetings/month | See their pricing page | Bot-free only |
| tl;dv | Teams that want recordings with scheduled multi-meeting reports. | Limited AI notes | From about $18/seat/month | Desktop app |
| Fathom | People who want free unlimited recording with short summaries. | Unlimited recording, limited AI | From about $16/month | Bot joins the call |
| MeetGeek | People who want to record on every device, including phone calls. | Yes, limited | From $9.99/user/month (annual) | Desktop app, extension & mobile |
Other tools' details are from their public pages and reviews as of October 2026 and November 2026; see the sources below. Plans and prices change, so check each vendor's pricing page.
The alternatives, one by one
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Acta
Bot-free from the desktop app and Chrome extension, or a notetaker when you can't attend; reports for each meeting, action items tracked to done and a decision log, with HubSpot, Salesforce and Zoho CRM.
Best for: Teams that want follow-through: role-specific reports, action items tracked to done and a decision log.
Try Acta free for 15 days - 2
Granola
Bot-free only, with AI that builds on the notes you type.
Best for: People who like writing their own notes and want AI to fill in the rest.
Acta vs Granola - 3
Jamie
Bot-free capture from your computer's audio, online and in person.
Best for: People who only want bot-free notes, online and in person.
Acta vs Jamie - 4
tl;dv
A bot-free desktop recorder plus scheduled reports across meetings.
Best for: Teams that want recordings with scheduled multi-meeting reports.
Acta vs tl;dv - 5
Fathom
A free plan with unlimited recording, if 5 meetings isn't enough to decide.
Best for: People who want free unlimited recording with short summaries.
Acta vs Fathom - 6
MeetGeek
Records with a bot, a desktop app, an extension or your phone, with AI Chat across meetings.
Best for: People who want to record on every device, including phone calls.
Acta vs MeetGeek
How to choose
- If you record long meetings, check per-recording limits on the plan you'd buy.
- If you need video, not just audio, check which plan includes it.
- If you sync notes to a CRM, compare the plan that includes the integration, not the entry price.
What does Bluedot's free plan include?
Bluedot's pricing page lists 5 meetings per lifetime on the Free plan. Acta's 15-day free trial includes unlimited recordings and transcriptions.
Does Bluedot record without a bot?
Yes, from its Chrome extension, desktop app and mobile apps. Acta records without a bot too, from its desktop app and Chrome extension, and can also send a notetaker.
How much does Bluedot cost?
Bluedot lists Basic at $14, Pro at $20 and Business at $32 a user a month billed annually ($18, $25 and $39 monthly), plus a flat-rate option on request.
Sources
- https://www.bluedothq.com/pricing
- https://www.bluedothq.com/desktop
- https://docs.granola.ai/help-center/getting-more-from-your-notes/chatting-with-your-meetings
- https://skillscouter.com/granola-review/
- https://www.usecarly.com/blog/granola-pricing/
- https://www.meetjamie.ai/solutions/ai-note-taker-for-in-person-meetings
- https://docs.meetjamie.ai/
- https://meetergo.com/en/magazine/jamie-pricing
- https://www.itechguides.com/products/jamie/
- https://yespress.io/products/tl-dv.md
- https://usagepricing.com/blueprint/tldv
- https://www.meetjamie.ai/en/blog/tldv-pricing
- https://sonix.ai/resources/fathom-pricing/
- https://www.usecarly.com/blog/fathom-pricing/
- https://fathom.ai/solutions/teams
- https://www.fathom.ai/solutions/sales
- https://costbench.com/software/ai-meeting-assistants/meetgeek/
- https://www.itsconvo.com/pricing/meetgeek
- https://support.meetgeek.ai/en/articles/11487143-product-updates-may-2025
- https://meetgeek.ai/comparison/meetgeek-vs-tactiq