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8 best Fellow alternatives

Meeting notetaker tools that do the same job, compared by AIME Score.

Updated October 25, 2026
Quick answer: the top-rated Fellow alternative is Scribbl (AIME Score 92), followed by Fathom and Otter.ai. Want a free plan? Scribbl and Fathom mention one.
Can’t decide? Compare the top 3 side by side.

Fellow is an AI meeting assistant that records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings and tracks action items automatically. If it is not the right fit, whether on price, features or the way you work, these 8 meeting notetaker tools do the same job. Proven tools come first, then each is ordered by its AIME Score.

Fellow alternatives at a glance

ToolAIME ScoreReviewsFree planBest for
Fellow (the tool you are replacing)72ProvenMentionedMicro Team (2 to 5), Solo Consultant
Scribbl92ProvenMentionedSolo Consultant, Micro Team (2 to 5)
Fathom85ProvenMentionedSolo Consultant, Micro Team (2 to 5)
Otter.ai73ProvenMentionedSolo Consultant, Micro Team (2 to 5)
Avoma71Proven–Solo Consultant, Micro Team (2 to 5)
Notta70ProvenMentionedSolo Consultant, Micro Team (2 to 5)
Fireflies.ai69Proven–Solo Consultant, Micro Team (2 to 5)
tl;dv69ProvenMentionedSolo Consultant, Micro Team (2 to 5)
Noota68ProvenMentionedSolo Consultant, Micro Team (2 to 5)

Free plan: mentioned in the tool’s own profile; plans change, so check the tool’s pricing page.

The 8 best Fellow alternatives

1. Scribbl

Proven · 500+ reviewsFree plan mentioned

Scribbl is an AI meeting notetaker that records and transcribes Google Meet, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams calls without a bot joining the call.

  • Records Google Meet via Chrome extension
  • Records Zoom and Teams via desktop app
  • Ask ChatGPT or Claude about meetings

Compared with Fellow: Higher AIME Score (92 vs 72); also tagged for One-Person Agency, which Fellow is not.

Best for: Solo Consultant, Micro Team (2 to 5), One-Person Agency

92AIME Score

2. Fathom

Proven · 5,000+ reviewsFree plan mentioned

Fathom is an AI notetaker that records, transcribes, and summarizes your meetings so you do not have to take notes.

  • Records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings
  • Works bot-free or with a bot
  • Syncs notes to Slack, Salesforce, HubSpot, Notion, Asana

Compared with Fellow: Higher AIME Score (85 vs 72); also tagged for One-Person Agency and Solo Founder / Indie Maker, which Fellow is not.

Best for: Solo Consultant, Micro Team (2 to 5), One-Person Agency

85AIME Score

3. Otter.ai

Proven · 500+ reviewsFree plan mentioned

Otter.ai is an AI meeting notetaker that transcribes conversations and turns them into searchable notes, summaries, and action items.

  • Live transcription in multiple languages
  • Speaker recognition during conversations
  • Automatic summaries with decisions and action items

Compared with Fellow: Higher AIME Score (73 vs 72); also tagged for Freelancer and Content Creator, which Fellow is not.

Best for: Solo Consultant, Micro Team (2 to 5), Freelancer

73AIME Score

4. Avoma

Proven · 1,000+ reviews

Avoma is an AI platform that records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings, and supports sales scheduling and coaching for customer-facing teams.

  • Auto-records video and audio meetings
  • Real-time speaker-identified transcription
  • AI-generated meeting notes and summaries

Compared with Fellow: Lower AIME Score (71 vs 72).

Best for: Solo Consultant, Micro Team (2 to 5)

71AIME Score

5. Notta

Proven · 100+ reviewsFree plan mentioned

Notta is an AI meeting notetaker that transcribes, summarizes, and turns meetings, interviews, and recordings into searchable text and visuals.

  • Records meetings via bot or bot-free
  • Real-time transcription and translation
  • AI-generated notes with summaries and action items

Compared with Fellow: Lower AIME Score (70 vs 72); also tagged for Freelancer and Content Creator, which Fellow is not.

Best for: Solo Consultant, Micro Team (2 to 5), Freelancer

70AIME Score

6. Fireflies.ai

Proven · 500+ reviewsPartner

Fireflies.ai is an AI meeting assistant that joins calls to transcribe, summarize, search, and analyze team conversations.

  • AI note taker bot joins meetings automatically
  • 95% transcription accuracy across 100+ languages
  • Speaker recognition and auto-language detection

Compared with Fellow: Lower AIME Score (69 vs 72); also tagged for One-Person Agency and Solo Founder / Indie Maker, which Fellow is not.

Best for: Solo Consultant, Micro Team (2 to 5), One-Person Agency

69AIME Score

7. tl;dv

Proven · 500+ reviewsFree plan mentioned

tl;dv is an AI meeting notetaker that records, transcribes, and summarizes your Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams calls.

  • Records and transcribes meetings automatically
  • Generates AI summaries after each call
  • Customizable meeting notes and summary formats

Compared with Fellow: Lower AIME Score (69 vs 72); also tagged for One-Person Agency and Solo Founder / Indie Maker, which Fellow is not.

Best for: Solo Consultant, Micro Team (2 to 5), One-Person Agency

69AIME Score

8. Noota

Proven · 100+ reviewsFree plan mentioned

Noota is an AI meeting notetaker that captures meetings, calls and emails, then drafts reports, tasks and follow-ups automatically.

  • Record meetings with or without a bot
  • Mailbox agent drafts and sends follow-ups
  • Tasks created and updated automatically

Compared with Fellow: Lower AIME Score (68 vs 72); also tagged for One-Person Agency, which Fellow is not.

Best for: Solo Consultant, Micro Team (2 to 5), One-Person Agency

68AIME Score

How we picked

Every tool on this page does the same kind of work as Fellow: meeting notetaker. Proven tools come first, then the rest, each ordered by AIME Score, the 0 to 100 score we give every tool. Being a partner never changes the order or the score, and partner tools are labeled.

How the AIME Score works · How we pick Spotlights

Still like Fellow?

Fellow suits teams that need meeting notes connected to their calendar, with assigned action items and collaborative agendas for each meeting. It fits organizations in regulated industries that care about data governance, access control, and retention policies. It also works for any team that wants meeting transcripts and summaries captured across video calls or in person.

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Questions

What is the best alternative to Fellow?

By AIME Score, Scribbl (92 of 100) is the top-rated meeting notetaker tool we track besides Fellow, followed by Fathom and Otter.ai. The best pick depends on your work: check who each tool is best for below.

Is there a free alternative to Fellow?

Scribbl, Fathom, Otter.ai mention a free plan in their profiles. Free plans usually have limits, so check the tool’s pricing page before you commit.

How did you choose these Fellow alternatives?

Every tool here does the same kind of work as Fellow (meeting notetaker). Proven tools (4.0 stars or better from 25 or more verified reviewers) come first, then the rest, each ordered by AIME Score. Partner links never change the order or the score.