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Circleback vs MeetingSidekick

Both stand on ai meeting assistants. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Circleback

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

Circleback offers several ways to capture meetings and turn them into searchable notes and actions. Review the free-plan limits and paid recording retention if you need a longer archive.

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MeetingSidekick

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

MeetingSidekick combines browser-based capture with transcripts, summaries, and action items across major meeting platforms. Check its recording allowances, browser requirements, and missing integrations before selecting a plan.

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The facts

CirclebackMeetingSidekick
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAndroid, API, iPhone, Mac, Web, WindowsAndroid, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid planPro: $15 a monthHours pack: $9, paid once
Plans published44
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitecircleback.aimeetingsidekick.ai
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Circleback: what it does well

  • Transcribes in 110 languages
  • Supports online and in-person meetings
  • Offers bot, local recording, and file upload
  • Automatically identifies speakers by name
  • Free plan allows unlimited meetings

What to know first

  • Free meeting and recording history lasts 30 days
  • Free plan has limited automations
  • Free plan supports two teams
  • HIPAA compliance is included with Enterprise

MeetingSidekick: what it does well

  • Live transcripts and AI summaries
  • Supports four meeting platforms
  • Browser-based, with no bot
  • Works on web, iOS, and Android
  • Free plan includes 2 hours

What to know first

  • No calendar integrations
  • No CRM or team-workspace integrations
  • Desktop capture requires Chrome or Edge
  • Users must obtain recording consent

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