ToolRankBest AI tools for Zoom meetings
Updated 16 Oct 2026 · Prices from vendor pages only · How we rank →
The short answer
Each of these tools lists a Zoom integration. Otter.ai comes first: meeting transcription and AI notes. The cheapest verified paid plan here is Krisp Core ($8/user/month annually or $16 monthly). 4 of the 5 have a free plan we could confirm. Every price below is from the vendor’s own page, checked 16 Oct 2026.
Ranked shortlist
- Otter.ai: Meeting transcription and AI notes. Plan: Pro: $8.33/user/month annually or $16.99 monthly
- Krisp: Noise cancellation and meeting notes. Plan: Core: $8/user/month annually or $16 monthly
Unlimited AI note-taker, bot-free - Reclaim.ai: AI time-blocking for calendars. Plan: Not yet verified
- Fireflies.ai: Unlimited transcription even on the free plan, across Zoom, Meet and Teams. Plan: Pro: $10/seat/month annual ($18 monthly)
- Fathom: Free AI meeting notetaker for Zoom, Meet and Teams. Plan: Team: $15/user/month annually or $19 monthly
2 user minimum
Tools come from several ToolRank categories, so they are grouped by category and then by each category’s editorial rank. Anything we couldn’t confirm on a vendor page says “Not yet verified”.
Side by side
| Rank | Tool | Relevant plan | Starting price | Free plan | Best for | Main limitation | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Otter.ai | Pro: $8.33/user/month annually or $16.99 monthly | $8.33/user/month (Pro, billed annually; $16.99 monthly) | Basic: free forever | Meeting transcription and notes for individuals and small teams | Promotional discounts were shown on the pricing page; check the current price at checkout | 16 Oct 2026 |
| #2 | Krisp | Core: $8/user/month annually or $16 monthly Unlimited AI note-taker, bot-free | $8/user/month (Core, billed annually; $16 monthly) | 7-day free trial, no card | Bot-free meeting notes and noise cancellation | No permanent free plan listed, only a 7-day trial | 16 Oct 2026 |
| #3 | Reclaim.ai | Not yet verified | Not yet verified | Lite: free forever | Calendar time-blocking for Google Calendar users | Paid prices not verified | 16 Oct 2026 |
| #4 | Fireflies.ai | Pro: $10/seat/month annual ($18 monthly) | $10/seat/month (Pro, billed annually; $18 monthly) | Unlimited transcription, limited AI summaries, 400 mins storage/team, 20 AI credits | Teams that want searchable meeting notes | Free plan: limited AI summaries and 400 mins storage per team. | 16 Oct 2026 |
| #5 | Fathom | Team: $15/user/month annually or $19 monthly 2 user minimum | $15/user/month (Team, annual; $19 monthly, 2-user minimum) | Free forever: unlimited recordings and instant summaries | Free meeting recording and summaries | Team plans require at least 2 users | 16 Oct 2026 |
Prices as listed by each vendor on the last-checked date, USD, before tax. Plans and limits change, so follow the sources below.
Who should pick which
Pick Otter.ai for meeting transcription and notes for individuals and small teams (Pro: $8.33/user/month annually or $16.99 monthly). Watch out: promotional discounts were shown on the pricing page; check the current price at checkout. Pick Krisp for bot-free meeting notes and noise cancellation (Core: $8/user/month annually or $16 monthly). Watch out: no permanent free plan listed, only a 7-day trial. Pick Reclaim.ai for calendar time-blocking for Google Calendar users (free plan: Lite: free forever). Watch out: paid prices not verified. Pick Fireflies.ai for teams that want searchable meeting notes (Pro: $10/seat/month annual ($18 monthly)); think twice if you rarely have meetings. Pick Fathom for free meeting recording and summaries (Team: $15/user/month annually or $19 monthly). Watch out: team plans require at least 2 users.
FAQ
Which of these is cheapest?
Krisp Core ($8/user/month annually or $16 monthly) is the lowest paid price we verified on this list (https://krisp.ai/pricing/, checked 16 Oct 2026). Check the vendor page for tax, billing period and usage limits.
Which of these have a free plan?
Otter.ai: Basic: free forever; Reclaim.ai: Lite: free forever; Fireflies.ai: Unlimited transcription, limited AI summaries, 400 mins storage/team, 20 AI credits; Fathom: Free forever: unlimited recordings and instant summaries.
How were these tools chosen?
They are the tools in ToolRank's rankings with Zoom listed as an integration, confirmed on the vendor's own website on 16 Oct 2026. Tools we could not verify are left out rather than guessed, and anything unconfirmed is marked Not yet verified.
Sources
- Otter.ai: Otter.ai pricing checked 16 Oct 2026
- Krisp: Krisp pricing checked 16 Oct 2026
- Reclaim.ai: Reclaim.ai pricing checked 16 Oct 2026
- Fireflies.ai: Fireflies pricing checked 16 Oct 2026
- Fathom: Fathom pricing checked 16 Oct 2026
Related comparisons
Profiles: Otter.ai · Krisp · Reclaim.ai · Fireflies.ai · Fathom
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