# Circleback vs Reclaim.ai

> Circleback: AI meeting notes, action items and automations that work with or without a bot
> Reclaim.ai: AI calendar assistant that schedules focus time, habits, tasks and meetings around your day

- Circleback profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/circleback
- Reclaim.ai profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/reclaim
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/circleback-vs-reclaim
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Circleback and Reclaim.ai are both AI Assistants tools. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Circleback is available on Windows, macOS and iOS and offers an API.

### 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 Reclaim.ai if

- You want a tool built for protecting focus time and habits automatically on a shared Google or Outlook calendar.
- Free Lite plan for individuals with no credit card required.
- Works with both Google Calendar and Outlook Calendar.

## Pricing

| | Circleback | Reclaim.ai |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Circleback | Reclaim.ai |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Meeting Notes | Yes | Not listed |
| Action Items | Yes | Not listed |
| Bot-Free Recording | Yes | Not listed |
| 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 | Not listed |
| AI Focus Time | Not listed | Yes |
| Habits and Buffers | Not listed | Yes |
| Smart Meetings | Not listed | Yes |
| Scheduling Links | Not listed | Yes |
| Task Scheduling | Not listed | Yes |
| AI Assistant and Agents | Not listed | Yes |
| Calendar Sync and Team OOO | Not listed | Yes |
| Analytics and Time Tracking | Not listed | Yes |
| MCP Support | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Circleback | Reclaim.ai |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | No |
| macOS | Yes | No |
| iOS | Yes | No |
| Android | Yes | No |
| API | Yes | No |
| 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.

## Reclaim.ai strengths

- Free Lite plan for individuals with no credit card required
- Works with both Google Calendar and Outlook Calendar
- Task sync from Asana, Jira, Linear, ClickUp and Todoist
- Preview Mode lets users review changes before attendees see them
- Enterprise security: SOC 2 Type II, SSO and SCIM

## Reclaim.ai limitations

- No native iOS or Android app, per Reclaim's own help center
- Free Lite plan is limited to a 1-week scheduling range, 1 calendar sync and 1 scheduling link
- Pricing page is inconsistent on annual savings (20% vs 29%) and Attendee User pack prices
- Some reviewers report leftover calendar events after disconnecting and slow support responses (review sites, Trustpilot)

## FAQ

**Is Circleback better than Reclaim.ai?**

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. Reclaim.ai is built for protecting focus time and habits automatically on a shared Google or Outlook calendar.

**What are the key feature differences between Circleback and Reclaim.ai?**

Circleback: AI meeting notes, action items and automations that work with or without a bot. Reclaim.ai: AI calendar assistant that schedules focus time, habits, tasks and meetings around your day.

**Does Circleback or Reclaim.ai have a free plan?**

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

**Which is cheaper, Circleback or Reclaim.ai?**

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.