Meeting assistants
Fireflies.ai: review, pricing, data and alternatives
Fireflies.ai helps people transcribe and summarize their meetings. It lets users identify action items, search for topics in conversations, record meetings, and import files for processing. A free tier exists; the first paid plan costs $10 per month. Access and transparency score: 68/100, #10 of 16 in its category.
| Access | 25/30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Openness | 20/30 | |
| Trust | 23/40 |
What is Fireflies.ai?
Fireflies.ai helps people transcribe and summarize their meetings. It lets users identify action items, search for topics in conversations, record meetings, and import files for processing.
According to its documentation, Fireflies.ai lets you:
- transcribe meetings
- summarize discussions
- identify action items
- search for a topic in conversations
- record meetings and import files
We file it under Meeting assistants, the category of tools to transcribe and summarise meetings, and it also overlaps with speech to text and note-taking and knowledge bases. The category lists 16 verified tools on this site.
The publisher is Fireflies.ai Corp., based in United States.
Who is it for?
It is mostly useful to these profiles: project managers, sales teams, recruiters and HR, and small business owners. The need it covers is simple to state: transcribe and summarise meetings.
Fireflies.ai is a good candidate if:
- you want to try before paying
- you plan to connect it to your tools or automations through its API
- you also work from your phone
The best test is a concrete case from your daily work: if the tool does not beat your current method within a week, move on to an alternative.
How much does Fireflies.ai cost?
Pricing model: freemium (limited free use, then paid). A free plan is offered, usually limited in volume or features.
The first paid plan costs $10 per month (Pro, per user, billed annually; USD 18 when paid monthly), according to the pricing page, checked on October 24, 2026.
Per month, that is cheaper than the category median ($15 per month, based on tools with a published price).
To estimate what the same work would cost done directly with an AI model, use our API price calculator. Prices change often: always check the official site before subscribing.
Data and privacy
According to its privacy policy, data is processed in several regions depending on the plan.
Exporting your content: yes (details on the official site). Being able to get your data back makes switching tools easier later.
Three habits apply to every AI tool:
- turn off the use of your content for training if the option exists
- use a work account separate from your personal account
- review everything the tool produces before publishing or sending it
Platforms, languages and API
Fireflies.ai runs on: web browser, iPhone and iPad, Android, browser extension, API, and Microsoft Teams.
Interface languages are not specified.
A public API lets you call it from your own programs or an automation tool, and plug it into an AI agent.
How we scored it
Our 68/100 score does not judge output quality: it measures what can be publicly verified about access to the tool, its openness and how far the publisher can be trusted.
| Criterion | Points | What counts |
|---|---|---|
| Access | 25/30 | free tier, published price, French interface |
| Openness | 20/30 | API, data export, open code |
| Trust | 23/40 | identified publisher, declared hosting, age, presence in reference lists |
The full calculation is explained on our method page.
Comparison with alternatives
Fireflies.ai against other tools in the meeting assistants category:
Verdict
Fireflies.ai is a decent option; compare its price and terms with the category leaders.
Strengths
- Free tier to try it
- Cheaper than its category median
- Public API
- Available on many platforms
Alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fireflies.ai free?
Yes, a free plan exists, with usage limits. The first paid plan costs $10 per month.
Where is Fireflies.ai data stored?
According to the publisher, in several regions depending on the plan.
Does Fireflies.ai have an API?
Yes, a public API is documented.
What are the alternatives to Fireflies.ai?
In the same category: Otter.ai, Read AI, Sybill, and tl;dv.
Fireflies.ai or Otter.ai: which one to choose?
Fireflies.ai starts at $10 per month, Otter.ai at $8.49 per month and our score is 68/100 for Fireflies.ai and 85/100 for Otter.ai. Try both on the same task before paying.
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