Meeting notetaker Circleback adds a free tier to attract more customers
Meeting note-taking startup Circleback has introduced a free subscription tier to compete in a crowded market and expand its user base. The company, which has been profitable since 2024, aims to use the free tier as a marketing tool to drive growth without traditional advertising.
Why it matters
This move reflects the intense competition in the AI-productivity software space and the shift toward 'product-led growth' strategies for startups.
The meeting note-taker market is a crowded space. Just in the last few weeks, dictation app Wispr launched its own note-taker and scheduling app, and Calendly added a similar tool to its stack . Dedicated meeting note-takers like Granola, Read AI, and Fireflies have raised millions of dollars in funding.
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