Calendly vs Fireflies.ai (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
Not comparable
Not comparable: Calendly does not list a price
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
Fireflies.ai
4.1 against 4.5
Same job?
Yes
Both are Productivity tools

Side by side

Compared on	Calendly	Fireflies.ai
Our rating	4.1	4.5Better
Starts at	Free	$10/mo
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Category	Productivity	Productivity
Plans	Free	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	Callie AI assistant (beta) Notetaker producing meeting recaps and action items Simplified booking without scheduling back-and-forth Contacts for relationship management Payments collected at time of booking	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	Notetaking captures decisions that otherwise never get written down Payments at booking close the loop for anyone selling their time Free tier remains genuinely usable for individuals	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	Callie is still in beta - judge it on scheduling and notes today Team routing and multiple event types require paid tiers Meeting recording and notetaking need participant consent	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	Calendly	Fireflies.ai Corp, founded 2016

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260831. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Calendly better than Fireflies.ai?

In our reviews Calendly scores 4.1 and Fireflies.ai scores 4.5. The better pick depends on the job. Calendly: Meeting scheduling with Callie, an AI assistant in beta, plus a notetaker producing recaps and action items - handling the work around meetings, not just the booking. Fireflies.ai: One of the earliest and most established names in AI meeting notes.

Which is cheaper, Calendly or Fireflies.ai?

Calendly: free. Fireflies.ai: from $10/mo.

Do Calendly and Fireflies.ai have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

More comparisons

Calendly compared with

All Calendly alternatives

Fireflies.ai compared with

All Fireflies.ai alternatives