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A genuinely free meeting notetaker that hands you a clean summary the moment the call ends.
Free · Team from $19/mo
Our verdict
In our side-by-side, Fireflies edges it — it comes out on top in 2 of the 7 things we checked.
Money-wise, Fireflies is the friendlier option ($10 vs $16.99).
- Go with Fireflies if you’re watching the budget and you hop between devices.
- Go with Otter.ai if you prefer the crowd favourite.
Fireflies vs Otter.ai: side by side
| Criteria | Fireflies | Otter.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Starting price | $10 ✓ | $16.99 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| User rating | — | — |
| Reviews | 0 | 0 |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | web, desktop, browser-extension ✓ | web |
| Popularity | 69k pts | 80k pts ✓ |
Fireflies features
- ✓ Automatic recording and transcription of calls
- ✓ AI summaries and meeting Q&A
- ✓ Searchable library across all conversations
- ✓ Integrations with CRMs and work tools
Best for
- • Logging sales call notes into a CRM automatically
- • Searching past calls for customer feedback
- • Sharing meeting recaps with absent teammates
Otter.ai features
- ✓ Real-time transcription of meetings and calls
- ✓ Automatic summaries and action items
- ✓ Joins Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams
- ✓ Searchable archive and AI chat over meetings
Best for
- • Capturing notes from back-to-back client calls
- • Transcribing interviews for articles or research
- • Catching up on a meeting you joined late
FAQ
Should I use Fireflies or Otter.ai?+
We lean towards Fireflies — it wins more of our checks. That said, Otter.ai is the better fit for professionals and students who sit through lots of conversations.
Is Fireflies cheaper than Otter.ai?+
Yes — Fireflies starts at $10, Otter.ai at $16.99.
Do Fireflies and Otter.ai have free plans?+
Fireflies: Free · from $10/mo. Otter.ai: Free · Pro $16.99/mo.
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