# Circleback vs Jamie

> Circleback: AI meeting notes, action items and automations that work with or without a bot
> Jamie: Bot-free AI meeting notes, action items and CRM follow-ups with EU data hosting

- Circleback profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/circleback
- Jamie profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/jamie
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/circleback-vs-jamie
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Circleback and Jamie are both AI Assistants tools. Circleback scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.2 vs 7.8 out of 10), led by ease of use and feature depth. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Circleback is available on Android and CLI.

### Choose Circleback if

- You want a tool built for Teams that want automatic meeting notes and CRM or task-tracker updates via bot-free recording.
- Bot-free desktop recording avoids a visible notetaker in client calls.
- Free plan includes API, MCP and CLI access and mobile apps.

### Choose Jamie if

- You want a tool built for Teams that need meeting notes without a visible bot and with EU data residency, plus CRM updates after client calls.
- Records on-device with no meeting bot, including for in-person meetings.
- EU, Swiss and UK data processing, ISO 27001 certification and GDPR compliance suit regulated industries.

## Pricing

| | Circleback | Jamie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | €0 |

## Features

| Feature | Circleback | Jamie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Meeting Notes | Yes | Yes |
| Action Items | Yes | Not listed |
| Bot-Free Recording | Yes | Yes |
| Automations | Yes | Not listed |
| Ask Circleback | Yes | Not listed |
| Custom AI Insights | Yes | Not listed |
| Transcription | Yes | Not listed |
| Calendar Auto-Join | Yes | Not listed |
| Developer Access | Yes | Yes |
| Bot-free recording | Yes | Yes |
| AI meeting notes | Yes | Yes |
| Action item detection | Not listed | Yes |
| Ask Jamie chat | Not listed | Yes |
| Pre-meeting briefings | Not listed | Yes |
| Agentic Workflows | Not listed | Yes |
| Developer access | Yes | Yes |
| Enterprise controls | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Circleback | Jamie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | No |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| CLI | Yes | No |

## Circleback strengths

- Bot-free desktop recording avoids a visible notetaker in client calls.
- Free plan includes API, MCP and CLI access and mobile apps.
- Broad integration list covering Slack, Notion, Linear, HubSpot, Salesforce and Zapier.
- Unlimited free viewers on Business, so non-participants do not need a seat.
- Releases page shows frequent updates, with entries in October 2026.

## Circleback limitations

- Free plan keeps only 30 days of meeting and recording history and 2 teams.
- Most integrations, including Notion, HubSpot and Salesforce, require Pro at $18 per user per month.
- SSO, SCIM and HIPAA compliance are limited to the Enterprise plan.
- The desktop app covers macOS and Windows only; no Linux app was found.

## Jamie strengths

- Records on-device with no meeting bot, including for in-person meetings.
- EU, Swiss and UK data processing, ISO 27001 certification and GDPR compliance suit regulated industries.
- Notes in 99+ languages with custom templates and custom vocabulary.
- Public API, webhooks and MCP server on Pro and above.
- Native Windows, macOS and iOS apps; the App Store listing shows a 4.89 rating from 253 ratings.

## Jamie limitations

- The Free plan is limited to 10 AI notes per month and 30-minute meetings.
- CRM integrations such as Salesforce and HubSpot, plus API access, require Pro (€39 to €47 per month) or higher.
- No Android or Linux app was found.
- SOC 2 Type II is listed as pending, and one reviewer argues the price is high for what is offered.

## FAQ

**Is Circleback better than Jamie?**

It depends on your workflow. Circleback is built for Teams that want automatic meeting notes and CRM or task-tracker updates via bot-free recording. Jamie is built for Teams that need meeting notes without a visible bot and with EU data residency, plus CRM updates after client calls.

**What are the key feature differences between Circleback and Jamie?**

Circleback: AI meeting notes, action items and automations that work with or without a bot. Jamie: Bot-free AI meeting notes, action items and CRM follow-ups with EU data hosting.

**Does Circleback or Jamie have a free plan?**

Yes, both do. Circleback is freemium and Jamie is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

**Which is cheaper, Circleback or Jamie?**

Circleback starts at $0 and Jamie starts at €0. See the pricing table above for what each tier includes.