Circleback Introduces Free Tier for Meeting Note-Taking App
Meeting note-taking app Circleback has introduced a free subscription tier in response to growing competition from similar tools like Granola, Fireflies, and newly launched features by Calendly. The new plan allows unlimited meeting transcriptions but limits access history to the last 30 days. Users can also record meetings, use AI queries on transcripts, integrate with Slack and Linear, and access mobile apps. Paid plans start at $14 per month (previously $20.83) for full features like extended history and API access. Founded in 2023 by Ali Haghani and Kevin Jacyna, Circleback has been profitable since its inception with a team of eight employees generating an estimated run-rate revenue of about $8 million annually. The company is not currently seeking additional funding but remains open to it if needed for growth. It relies on organic marketing rather than paid ads. Haghani cited user drop-off due to limited trial access as the reason for introducing a free tier, aiming to increase product visibility and convert more users into paying customers.
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