Best Shortwave alternatives in 2026
Shortwave is listed under AI Assistants (free plan, paid from $18/user/mo). The closest alternatives on Finder Atlas in 2026 are Circleback, Notion AI and Fyxer AI, with 5 more below.
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Quick picks
- Closest overall
- Circleback
Freemium · Free plan, paid from $18/user/mo
Shortwave alternatives, compared
Circleback
FreemiumAI Assistants
AI meeting notes, action items and automations that work with or without a bot
- Bot-free desktop recording avoids a visible notetaker in client calls.
- Free plan includes API, MCP and CLI access and mobile apps.
Free plan, paid from $18/user/mo · Web, macOS, Windows · API · Mobile app
Notion AI
FreemiumAI Assistants
AI agent and writing assistant built into the Notion workspace for docs and databases
- Works directly on the pages and databases where teams already keep their content
- Q&A answers include citations to workspace sources
Free plan, paid from $10/user/mo · Web, macOS, Windows · Mobile app
Fyxer AI
FreemiumAI Assistants
AI assistant that organizes your inbox, drafts replies and takes meeting notes
- Combines inbox sorting, reply drafting, meeting notes and scheduling in one product.
- Reply drafts are written in the user's own tone and left for review rather than auto-sent.
Free plan, paid from $49/user/mo · Web, Slack App
Jamie
FreemiumAI Assistants
Bot-free AI meeting notes, action items and CRM follow-ups with EU data hosting
- 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.
Free plan, paid from €25/month · Web, macOS, Windows · API · Mobile app
Granola
FreemiumAudio & Speech AI
AI notepad that turns your own meeting notes into polished summaries without a bot
- No bot joins calls, which keeps meetings less intrusive
- Notes are private by default with granular sharing controls
Free plan, paid from $14/user/mo · macOS, Windows, iOS · API · Mobile app
Motion
Free trialAI Assistants
AI work platform that plans your day, manages projects and automates tasks
- Automatic scheduling rebuilds the daily plan around meetings and deadlines as they change.
- Tasks, projects, calendar, docs and meeting notes live in one app, replacing several separate tools.
From $19/seat/mo · Web, macOS, Windows · API · Mobile app
Grammarly
FreemiumAI Assistants
AI writing assistant that corrects, rewrites and tone-checks your text across every app
- Works across desktop, browser, Office, Google Docs and mobile keyboards, so suggestions follow you between apps.
- Free plan covers core grammar, spelling and tone visibility with 100 AI prompts per month.
Free plan, paid from $30/month · Web, macOS, Windows · API · Mobile app
Fireflies.ai
FreemiumAudio & Speech AI
AI notetaker that records, transcribes and summarizes your meetings across every major call platform
- Permanent free tier with unlimited transcription and 100+ language support.
- Works across Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and other platforms, plus file uploads.
Free plan, paid from $18/user/mo · Web, Chrome Extension, iOS · API · Mobile app
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest alternative to Shortwave?
Circleback. AI meeting notes, action items and automations that work with or without a bot. It is freemium (free plan, paid from $18/user/mo).
Is there a free alternative to Shortwave?
Yes. Circleback is freemium (free plan, paid from $18/user/mo). AI meeting notes, action items and automations that work with or without a bot
Which Shortwave alternatives have an API?
Circleback, Jamie, Granola, Motion, Grammarly and Fireflies.ai offer an API.
How are these alternatives chosen?
They share the tool's category and overlap in audiences, tags, pricing model, platforms and API availability. Some are picked by Finder Atlas editors, who add a one-line reason. Ratings come only from reviews on Finder Atlas.
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