Around
Reclaim.ai
| Feature | Around | Reclaim.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $10.99/mo | Free / from $10/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | remote-teams, quick-standups, pair-programming, distributed-teams | busy-professionals, managers, remote-workers, productivity-enthusiasts |
| Founded | 2020 | 2019 |
| Floating Video | ✓ | ✗ |
| Auto Leveling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Noise Cancellation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Screen Sharing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Reactions | ✓ | ✗ |
| Virtual Backgrounds | ✓ | ✗ |
| Smart Scheduling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Habits | ✗ | ✓ |
| Task Scheduling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Meeting Optimization | ✗ | ✓ |
| Buffer Time | ✗ | ✓ |
| Analytics | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Around Pros
- Lightweight and fast
- Minimal floating interface
- Good noise cancellation
- Reduces meeting fatigue
✗ Around Cons
- Limited features vs Zoom
- Smaller user base
- No recording on free
✓ Reclaim.ai Pros
- AI auto-schedules tasks
- Smart habit tracking
- Intelligent meeting scheduling
- Good Google Calendar integration
✗ Reclaim.ai Cons
- Google Calendar only (no Outlook)
- AI scheduling takes getting used to
- Limited without paid plan
The Verdict
Around is built for remote teams and quick standups, with a focus on floating-video and auto-leveling. Reclaim.ai targets busy professionals and managers and leads with smart-scheduling and habits.
Both tools come in at similar price points ($10.99/mo for Around, $10/mo for Reclaim.ai), so pricing won't make the decision for you.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Bottom line: Reclaim.ai has a slight overall edge — but if lightweight and fast matters most to you, Around may still be the right call.