Read AI Free Plan 2026: What's Included & What's Not
Honest breakdown of the free tier limits and features
Read AI pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $29.75 per user/month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: No free tier available
- Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
- Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Read AI offers a freemium model with limited features; upgrade to unlock more.
What's Included in the Free Plan
- 5 meeting transcripts per month
- 1 hour max meeting length
- AI-generated meeting summaries
- Unlimited enterprise search
- Summaries for email & messaging
- Personalized meeting coach
- Basic integrations
- Topic readouts
- 20+ languages supported
- iOS mobile app
- No video playback
What's NOT Included (Paid Only)
- Everything in Free plan
- Unlimited meeting transcripts
- 4 hour max meeting length
- 100 file upload credits per month
- Premium integrations (Notion, Salesforce, HubSpot, Jira, Confluence, Zapier, webhooks)
- Create Workspaces
- Customized For You content
- Unlimited meeting reports
Free Plan Limits
| Limit | Free Plan | Paid Plans |
|---|---|---|
| meetings | 5 per month | Unlimited/Higher |
| meetingLength | 1 hour max | Unlimited/Higher |
| videoPlayback | Not available | Unlimited/Higher |
You'll Need to Upgrade When...
- You exceed the user limit
- You need features like Everything in Free plan or Unlimited meeting transcripts
- You require premium support or SLA guarantees
- You need to remove branding or watermarks
- You need advanced integrations or API access
Hidden Restrictions on Free Plan
- Read AI branding may appear on your content or communications
- Support is limited to community forums or email with longer response times
- Export options may be restricted or include watermarks
- API access is typically limited or not available
- Advanced reporting and analytics require paid plans
Free vs Paid: Which Do You Need?
Free Plan is Enough If...
- You're an individual or very small team
- You need only basic features
- You don't mind usage limits
- Branding on output is acceptable
- Community support is sufficient
You Need Paid If...
- Your team is growing beyond limits
- You need advanced features
- Professional branding is required
- You need priority support
- Integrations/API access is critical
Free vs Pro Plan Comparison
| Free $0 | Pro $19.75/user/month | |
|---|---|---|
| Features | 11 included | 9+ included |
| Support | Community/Email | Priority Support |
| Branding | Read AI branding | Your branding |
| Best For | Individuals testing the platform with very light meeting volume | Individuals and small teams with regular meeting needs but no video playback requirements |
Frequently Asked Questions
01 Is Read AI free?
Yes, Read AI offers a freemium plan with 11 core features included. However, there are limits on meetings, meetinglength that may require upgrading.
02 What's included in Read AI's free plan?
Read AI's free plan includes: 5 meeting transcripts per month, 1 hour max meeting length, AI-generated meeting summaries, Unlimited enterprise search, Summaries for email & messaging, and 6 more features. Key limits include meetings: 5 per month, meetingLength: 1 hour max, videoPlayback: Not available.
03 What's NOT included in Read AI's free plan?
The free plan excludes: Everything in Free plan, Unlimited meeting transcripts, 4 hour max meeting length, 100 file upload credits per month, Premium integrations (Notion, Salesforce, HubSpot, Jira, Confluence, Zapier, webhooks). You'll also have Read AI branding and limited support options.
04 When should I upgrade from Read AI's free plan?
Consider upgrading when: you hit user or storage limits, need features like Everything in Free plan or Unlimited meeting transcripts, require premium support, or want to remove branding. The cheapest paid plan starts at $19.75/user/month.
05 Is Read AI's free plan really free forever?
Yes, Read AI's free plan is available indefinitely with no time limit. However, feature and usage limits may restrict what you can do without upgrading to a paid plan.
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