Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.
Lower starting price
Fireflies.ai
From $10/mo against from $18/mo
Free plan
Fireflies.ai
Only Fireflies.ai has one
Higher rating
Fireflies.ai
4.0 against 4.5
Same job?
Yes
Both are Productivity tools
Side by side
Compared on
Bluedot
Fireflies.ai
Our rating
4.0
4.5Better
Starts at
$18/mo
$10/moBetter
Free plan
No
YesBetter
Category
Productivity
Productivity
Plans
From $18/mo
Free$0
Pro$18 per seat/mo, or $10 billed yearly
Business$29 per seat/mo, or $19 billed yearly
Enterprise$39 per seat/mo, billed yearly only
Key features
Bot-free recording that captures audio without a visible meeting participant
Transcription across 100+ languages
Customizable note templates for sales, recruiting, and customer-success calls
Automatic action-item and summary generation from every call
CRM and ATS sync through native integrations, API, and MCP
Extensive integration ecosystem with CRM and project tools
One of the earliest AI meeting transcription tools
Free tier for standard use
Operating since 2016
Automatic action item routing to existing work tools
Pros
Records without a bot icon appearing in the call roster, keeping meetings feeling private
Template library adapts notes to the specific type of call being run
Direct sync to CRMs and applicant-tracking systems cuts manual work after calls
Long operating history and refinement relative to newer competitors
Extensive integrations connect meeting notes to existing work tools
Free tier available for standard use
Cons
Free tier caps out at 5 meetings for the life of the account, not a recurring monthly allowance
Audio-only capture on the entry Basic plan; CRM/ATS sync requires the top Business tier
Competes in a crowded notetaker field against Otter.ai, Fireflies.ai, and Fathom on similar core features
More features and storage require a paid plan
Faces intense competition from many newer, similarly capable tools
Broad integration breadth can mean more setup complexity
Company
Bluedot, founded 2021
Fireflies.ai Corp, founded 2016
Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260810. Check the vendor before you buy.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Bluedot better than Fireflies.ai?
In our reviews Bluedot scores 4.0 and Fireflies.ai scores 4.5. The better pick depends on the job. Bluedot: AI note taker that records meetings without a bot joining the call. Fireflies.ai: One of the earliest and most established names in AI meeting notes.
Which is cheaper, Bluedot or Fireflies.ai?
Fireflies.ai has the lower starting price: from $18/mo for Bluedot and from $10/mo for Fireflies.ai.
Fireflies.ai
Bluedot
