The verdict
On the data we hold, Read AI comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.
What the data says
- Both cover 1 of the 1 features we compared.
- Only Read AI has a free plan to start on.
- Avoma starts lower, at $3.25/mo against $15/mo.
- Both have an API and an MCP server, so either works with AI employees.
- In our Sales calls ranking, Read AI places 11 and Avoma 4 of 16.
Side by side
| 5 points compared | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | $3.25/mo | $15/mo |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | Yes | Yes |
| AI call summaries & transcripts | Yes | Yes |
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Plans and pricing
Avoma
- StartupPer recorder seat per month; $29 billed monthly or $19 billed annually; up to 25 paid seats, viewers are free.$29/mo/seat
- OrganizationPer recorder seat per month; $39 billed monthly or $29 billed annually; up to 100 paid seats, viewers are free.$39/mo/seat
- EnterprisePer recorder seat per month, billed annually only, minimum 10 paid seats; adds SSO, HIPAA and data retention policies.$39/yr/seat
Read AI
- FreeFree forever, no card: 5 meeting reports and transcripts per month, basic integrations.Free
- ProPer user: $19.75 monthly or $15 per user per month billed annually; unlimited transcripts.$19.75/mo/seat
- EnterprisePer user: $29.75 monthly or $22.50 per user per month billed annually; adds video playback.$29.75/mo/seat
- Enterprise+Per user: $39.75 monthly or $29.75 per user per month billed annually; adds HIPAA, SAML and SCIM.$39.75/mo/seat
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
Choose Avoma if…
Sales, customer success and RevOps teams that want meeting notes, scheduling and CRM updates handled automatically, with coaching and forecasting available later as add-ons.
Choose Read AI if…
Founders, sales and client teams who spend much of the week in video calls and want accurate notes, action items and searchable meeting history without a full sales intelligence platform.
Other options worth a look
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