Circleback
AI meeting notes tool that captures action items and sends automated follow-up emails.
Quick take
A genuinely strong, security-forward notetaker that punches above its tiny headcount, best for teams that value automation and compliance over a free tier. The main caveat is how little independent validation exists publicly.
Circleback scorecard
How we gradeStrong product and unusually mature security for an ~8-person seed startup, with genuine user love, held back by thin independent evidence and near-zero recent PR.
Overview
Circleback is an AI meeting notetaker from Y Combinator (W24) that records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings across Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, Slack huddles, and in-person, then auto-assigns action items and runs post-meeting automations. Founded in 2023 by Ali Haghani and Kevin Jacyna, it raised a $2.5M seed and runs lean at around eight people.
Strengths & limitations
Strengths
- +Automated follow-ups save real time
- +Good accuracy on action items
- +Growing quickly with positive reviews
Limitations
- –Newer product, smaller feature set
- –No free tier
- –Limited enterprise features
Pricing
Individual runs $20.83/month billed annually ($250/year) with unlimited meetings; Team is $25/user/month annually ($300/year), adding shared meetings, team search, retention controls, and admin features; Enterprise is custom with priority support and advanced security. A free trial exists but there is no free plan.
Who it's for
Individuals and small-to-mid teams who want high-quality notes plus workflow automation, and regulated buyers (healthcare, legal, finance) who need HIPAA and SOC 2 and a no-training data stance. Less ideal for users who require a permanently free tool.
Verdict
B+ · 84/100A genuinely strong, security-forward notetaker that punches above its tiny headcount, best for teams that value automation and compliance over a free tier. The main caveat is how little independent validation exists publicly.
Key features
- AI meeting notes
- Automated follow-up emails
- Action item tracking
- CRM updates
- Meeting summaries with next steps
Frequently asked questions
Is Circleback HIPAA-compliant?
Yes. Circleback is HIPAA-compliant and will sign BAAs with enterprise customers.
Does Circleback have a free plan?
No permanent free plan, but it offers a free trial. Paid plans start at $20.83/month billed annually.
Does it train AI on my meetings?
No. Circleback states it does not use customer data to train models.
What platforms does it support?
Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Slack huddles, and in-person, plus iOS and Android apps and 1,000+ integrations.
Who funds and runs Circleback?
Co-founded in 2023 by Ali Haghani and Kevin Jacyna (YC W24); it raised a $2.5M seed from Y Combinator, Rebel Fund, Pioneer Fund, Transpose Platform, and angels.
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