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Circleback meeting notetaker introduces free tier amidst market competition
Key points
- Circleback launched a free tier for its meeting notetaker service.
- The free plan includes unlimited transcription and 30-day history.
- Paid plans now start at $14/month, down from $20.83/month.
- The company aims to increase user acquisition and market presence.
New Free Tier Introduced
Circleback, a meeting notetaker company, has introduced a new free subscription tier for its service. This tier allows users to transcribe an unlimited number of meetings, though access to the meeting history is limited to the last 30 days. The company previously did not offer a free option.
Features of the Free Plan
The free plan includes meeting recording capabilities, access to mobile and Apple Watch applications, AI-powered querying of transcripts, and integrations with Linear and Slack. For users requiring full API and MCP access, unlimited meeting history, and all integrations, subscription plans now begin at $14 per month when paid annually, a reduction from the previous starting price of $20.83 per month.
Market Competition and Strategy
This introduction of a free tier comes amid a competitive market for meeting notetakers, with other companies like Wispr and Calendly also offering similar tools. Circleback's co-founder, Ali Haghani, stated that the free plan is intended to increase user acquisition and serve as a marketing strategy, replacing spending on traditional ads. The company noted a significant user drop-off with its previous limited trial period.
Company Background and Financials
Founded in 2023 by Ali Haghani and Kevin Jacyna, Circleback raised $2.5 million in 2024. The company reports profitability since its funding round and states a run-rate revenue of approximately $8 million with an eight-person team. Despite interest, the company is not actively seeking additional funding at this time, citing no immediate growth bottlenecks.
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Reporting from
Circleback, a Y Combinator-backed meeting notetaker, has launched a free subscription tier that allows unlimited meeting transcription with a 30-day history limit. This move responds to increasing competition in the meeting notetaker market and aims to attract more users to the platform.