Read.ai alternatives by price
For 5 users at 10 meeting hours each, 3 tracked alternatives are cheaper than Read.ai (Read.ai Pro at $75/mo ($1.50/hour, billed yearly)): the cheapest is Otter.ai Pro at $41.65/mo ($0.83/hour, billed yearly).
Last checked 2026-10-18 on the official pages.
The cheapest paid plan from each alternative that fits the team and monthly hours (yearly billing), next to Read.ai's own price. Features differ.
| Scenario | Read.ai (cheapest paid) | Cheapest 3 alternatives (per month) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user, 5 h/user/mo | $15 (Pro) | Notta $8.17; Otter.ai $8.33; Fireflies.ai $10 |
| 1 user, 20 h/user/mo | $15 (Pro) | Notta $8.17; Otter.ai $8.33; Fireflies.ai $10 |
| 3 users, 10 h/user/mo | $45 (Pro) | Otter.ai $24.99; Fireflies.ai $30; Granola $42 |
| 5 users, 10 h/user/mo | $75 (Pro) | Otter.ai $41.65; Fireflies.ai $50; Granola $70 |
| 10 users, 10 h/user/mo | $150 (Pro) | Fireflies.ai $100; Granola $140; Fathom $150 |
| 25 users, 10 h/user/mo | $375 (Pro) | Fireflies.ai $250; Granola $350; Fathom $375 |
Free alternatives
| Vendor | Free plan |
|---|---|
| Otter.ai | Yes. Otter.ai Basic is free: 300 transcription minutes a month, 1–5 users. |
| Fireflies.ai | Yes. Fireflies.ai Free is free: transcription limit not stated on the page, no seat cap stated. |
| Fathom | Yes. Fathom Free is free: unlimited transcription, 1 user. |
| tl;dv | Yes. tl;dv Free is free: unlimited transcription, no seat cap stated. |
| Descript | Yes. Descript Free is free: 60 transcription minutes a month, 1 user. |
| Rev | Yes. Rev Free is free: 45 transcription minutes a month, 1 user. |
| Notta | Yes. Notta Free is free: 120 transcription minutes a month, 1 user. |
| Granola | Yes. Granola Basic is free: transcription limit not stated on the page, no seat cap stated. |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a cheaper alternative to Read.ai?
For 5 users at 10 meeting hours each, 3 tracked alternatives are cheaper than Read.ai (Read.ai Pro at $75/mo ($1.50/hour, billed yearly)): the cheapest is Otter.ai Pro at $41.65/mo ($0.83/hour, billed yearly).
What is the cheapest Read.ai alternative for 1 user?
Notta Pro at $8.17/mo ($0.82/hour, billed yearly), at 10 meeting hours a month.
Is there a free alternative to Read.ai?
Otter.ai: Yes. Otter.ai Basic is free: 300 transcription minutes a month, 1–5 users.; Fireflies.ai: Yes. Fireflies.ai Free is free: transcription limit not stated on the page, no seat cap stated.; Fathom: Yes. Fathom Free is free: unlimited transcription, 1 user.; tl;dv: Yes. tl;dv Free is free: unlimited transcription, no seat cap stated.; Descript: Yes. Descript Free is free: 60 transcription minutes a month, 1 user.; Rev: Yes. Rev Free is free: 45 transcription minutes a month, 1 user.; Notta: Yes. Notta Free is free: 120 transcription minutes a month, 1 user.; Granola: Yes. Granola Basic is free: transcription limit not stated on the page, no seat cap stated.
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