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A Free Jamie AI Alternative
Jamie is a bot-free AI note taker that runs as a desktop app and turns your meeting audio into notes. If you’d rather not install an app or create an account — and you already have a transcript — MinutesAI is a free, paste-based alternative that’s also bot-free.
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Summary, action items & decisions in seconds — your text is never saved.
Reading your meeting and writing the notes…
MinutesAI vs. Jamie
| Feature | MinutesAI | Jamie |
|---|---|---|
| Account to start | No — paste and go | Yes |
| Joins your meeting | No bot | No bot |
| How you get notes | Paste a transcript you have | Desktop app captures the audio |
| Install anything | No — runs in any browser | Desktop app |
| Stores your data | Not stored on our servers | Stored in your Jamie account |
| Price | Free (daily limit) | Free tier + paid plans |
Reflects Jamie’s general approach as of June 2026. Features and pricing change — verify on meetjamie.com.
Both are bot-free — what’s different
Jamie and MinutesAI both avoid sending a bot into your call. The difference is the input: Jamie runs as a desktop app that listens to the meeting audio and writes notes, which means an app and an account. MinutesAI works from a transcript you already have — no app, no account, and no recording on its side.
When Jamie is the better choice
If you want a tool that captures your meeting live without a transcript — listening to the audio through a desktop app and producing notes automatically — Jamie does that. MinutesAI is for when you already have the transcript and just want fast, private notes from it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a free Jamie AI alternative?
Yes. MinutesAI is free with no signup — paste a meeting transcript and get a summary, decisions, and action items. Like Jamie, no bot joins your call; unlike Jamie, there is no app to install and no account.
Does this use a bot like some other tools?
No. MinutesAI is bot-free, the same as Jamie. Nothing joins your meeting — you paste a transcript you already have.
Does it record audio like Jamie’s app?
No. Jamie’s desktop app listens to the meeting audio. MinutesAI does not record or capture audio — it works from a transcript you paste in.
Do I need to install anything?
No. MinutesAI runs in any browser with nothing to install. Jamie runs as a desktop app.
Is my meeting data stored?
No. Your transcript is used only to generate the notes and is not stored on our servers.