Category
Meeting & Transcription
Record, transcribe, and summarize meetings with AI.
9 tools compared
The highest-scoring meeting & transcription tool in 2026 is Fathom (8.4/10). It offers a free tier to get started.
Cheapest verified option: Grain at $15/mo →
Quick Comparison: Top 3
| Criteria | Fathom | tl;dv | Loom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 8.4 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 |
| Price | Free tier available | Free tier available | Free tier available |
| Free Tier | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Best For | Anyone wanting completely free meeting transcription | Teams wanting the best free meeting recording tool | Remote teams replacing unnecessary meetings with async video |
All Meeting & Transcription Tools
See ranked list →Fathom
Best FreeFathom Video Inc.
8.4
/ 10
Never take notes on a meeting again
tl;dv
tl;dv Technologies
7.8
/ 10
AI meeting recorder for Google Meet, Zoom & Teams
Loom
Loom Inc. (Atlassian)
7.6
/ 10
Async video messaging for work
Descript
Editor's ChoiceDescript
7.6
/ 10
The AI video editor that edits like a doc
Krisp
Krisp Technologies Inc.
7.5
/ 10
AI-powered noise cancellation and meeting assistant
Fireflies.ai
Fireflies.ai Inc.
7.4
/ 10
AI notetaker for meetings
Grain
Grain Intelligence Inc.
7.3
/ 10
AI meeting recording, transcription, and highlights
Riverside
Riverside.fm
7.3
/ 10
Record podcasts and videos in studio quality
Otter.ai
Otter.ai Inc.
7.2
/ 10
Capture and share insights from your meetings