The best Jamie alternatives in 2026
6 tools compared on what they do best, free plans, prices and recording without a bot.
The short answer
If you chose Jamie for bot-free notes, Acta also records without a bot (desktop app, Chrome extension and mobile for in-person meetings) and adds a notetaker for meetings you miss, role-specific reports, an action item tracker and a decision log. Granola suits typed notes, tl;dv recorded reports, MeetGeek every device, Fellow agendas and Otter live transcripts.
Why people look for a Jamie alternative
Bot-free only
Jamie can't send a notetaker to meetings you can't attend.
Meeting limits
Reviews describe a free plan of about 10 meetings a month.
Follow-up stays manual
There's no action item tracker or decision log across meetings.
Jamie 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 |
| tl;dv | Teams that want recordings with scheduled multi-meeting reports. | Limited AI notes | From about $18/seat/month | Desktop app |
| MeetGeek | People who want to record on every device, including phone calls. | Yes, limited | From $9.99/user/month (annual) | Desktop app, extension & mobile |
| Fellow | Managers who want shared agendas and meeting notes in one workspace. | 5 AI notes + 5 recordings per user, in total | See their pricing page | Desktop app (Mac, Windows) |
| Otter | People who want a live transcript to follow and highlight during the call. | 300 min/month, 30-min calls | From about $8.33/user/month | Bot joins the call |
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 desktop, Chrome and mobile, plus a notetaker when you're away. Acta writes the notes, tracks action items with daily follow-ups and keeps a decision log.
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 notes that build on what you type.
Best for: People who like writing their own notes and want AI to fill in the rest.
Acta vs Granola - 3
tl;dv
A bot-free desktop recorder with multi-meeting reports.
Best for: Teams that want recordings with scheduled multi-meeting reports.
Acta vs tl;dv - 4
MeetGeek
Recording on desktop, extension and mobile.
Best for: People who want to record on every device, including phone calls.
Acta vs MeetGeek - 5
Fellow
Agendas and notes with a desktop app.
Best for: Managers who want shared agendas and meeting notes in one workspace.
Acta vs Fellow - 6
Otter
Live transcripts with AI Chat, joining as a bot.
Best for: People who want a live transcript to follow and highlight during the call.
Acta vs Otter
How to choose
- If in-person meetings matter, check for a mobile app.
- Decide whether you ever want a notetaker for missed meetings.
- Compare free meeting limits against your calendar.
What is a Jamie alternative for Windows?
Acta's desktop app for Windows and Mac records Zoom, Teams or any call without a bot.
Which Jamie alternative records in-person meetings?
Acta's mobile app for iPhone and Android records in-person meetings.
Can a bot-free tool also join meetings I can't attend?
Acta can: use the desktop app or Chrome extension when you're there, and the Acta notetaker from your calendar when you're not.
Sources
- 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://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://yespress.io/products/tl-dv.md
- https://usagepricing.com/blueprint/tldv
- https://www.meetjamie.ai/en/blog/tldv-pricing
- 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
- https://help.fellow.ai/en/articles/14048971-ways-to-record-your-meetings-in-fellow
- https://meetgeek.ai/blog/fellow-ai-review
- https://www.costbench.com/software/ai-meeting-assistants/fellow-app/
- https://fellow.ai/blog/fellow-mobile-app/
- https://sonix.ai/resources/otter-ai-review-pricing/
- https://pipeline.zoominfo.com/sales/otter-ai-features