Read AI alternatives
12 tools that can replace Read AI for at least part of the work, closest first. Each row names the reason it made the list.
Read AI: Summaries of meetings, emails and chats in one place, with participant engagement scores. Paid plans from $15/mo. Free plan available.
| Tool | Why it fits | Entry price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | 2 shared tasks | $20/mo | Read AI vs ChatGPT |
| Microsoft 365 Copilot | 2 shared tasks | $20/mo | Read AI vs Microsoft 365 Copilot |
| Gemini notes in Google Meet | 1 shared task, same category, cheaper entry plan | $14/mo | Read AI vs Gemini notes in Google Meet |
| tl;dv | 1 shared task, same category | $18/mo | Read AI vs tl;dv |
| Zoom AI Companion | 1 shared task, same category, cheaper entry plan | $12/mo | Read AI vs Zoom AI Companion |
| Copilot in Teams | 1 shared task, same category, cheaper entry plan | $10/mo | Read AI vs Copilot in Teams |
| Fireflies | 1 shared task, same category, cheaper entry plan | $10/mo | Read AI vs Fireflies |
| Otter | 1 shared task, same category, cheaper entry plan | $8.33/mo | Read AI vs Otter |
| Krisp | 1 shared task, same category, cheaper entry plan | $8/mo | Read AI vs Krisp |
| Gemini in Google Docs | 1 shared task, cheaper entry plan | $14/mo | |
| NotebookLM | 1 shared task, cheaper entry plan | $14/mo | |
| Descript | 1 shared task, cheaper entry plan | $12/mo |
ChatGPT
All-purpose chat assistant with web search, file and spreadsheet analysis, voice and custom GPTs. Paid plans from $20/mo. Free plan available.
Tasks both handle: Write meeting minutes from an audio recording, Write a weekly report to your manager
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Assistant inside Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint with access to company data. Paid plans from $20/mo. Free plan available.
Tasks both handle: Write meeting minutes from an audio recording, Write a weekly report to your manager
Gemini notes in Google Meet
Automatic notes and transcripts of Google Meet calls with a summary saved to a Doc. Paid plans from $14/mo.
Tasks both handle: Write meeting minutes from an audio recording
tl;dv
Meeting recording and summaries with reminders of commitments and reports across a series of calls. Paid plans from $18/mo. Free plan available.
Tasks both handle: Write meeting minutes from an audio recording
Zoom AI Companion
Meeting summaries, live catch-up answers and email drafts included with paid Zoom. Paid plans from $12/mo.
Tasks both handle: Write meeting minutes from an audio recording
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