United StatesCircleback, a meeting note-taker app backed by Y Combinator, has introduced a free subscription tier to compete in a growing market. The free plan allows unlimited meeting transcription but limits access to only 30 days of history, while paid plans start at $14/month. Competitors like Wispr, Calendly, Granola, Read AI, and Fireflies have also entered the space. Circleback, founded in 2023 and profitable since 2024, claims the free tier will act as marketing to attract more users. CEO Ali Haghani stated the previous short trial period led to user drop-offs and that the company is currently not seeking additional funding despite interest.
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