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Otter.aiMost similar to Fireflies.ai in what it does, its category and its price.
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JamieHas a free plan, rated 4.5 out of 5.
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FellowFrom $7/mo, against from $10/mo for Fireflies.ai.
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Airtable AI
Rated 4.4 out of 5 in our review, against 4.5 for Fireflies.ai.
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At a glance
Green means better than Fireflies.ai, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Fireflies.aiBaseline | 4.5 | $10/mo | Yes | One of the earliest and most established names in AI meeting notes | |
| Otter.ai | 4.3−0.2 | $17/mo$7 more | Yes | One of the original names that made AI meeting transcription mainstream | vs Fireflies.ai |
 Sembly AI | 4.2−0.3 | $10/moSame price | Yes | One of several meeting-notes tools in this category, worth comparing directly | vs Fireflies.ai |
 ScreenApp | 3.7−0.8 | Free | Yes | "AI That Actually Listens" - up to 99% transcription accuracy turns hours of recordings into searchable insights and structured meeting notes, serving 8.1M+ users. | vs Fireflies.ai |
| Fellow | 4.4−0.1 | $7/mo$3 less | Yes | Structures meetings before they happen, not just notes after | vs Fireflies.ai |
 Circleback.ai | 4.2−0.3 | $20.83/mo$10.83 more | Yes | AI meeting assistant recording, transcribing, and turning conversations into notes, action items, and CRM updates automatically. | vs Fireflies.ai |
| Airtable AI | 4.4−0.1 | $20/mo$10 more | Yes | AI added to the database-that-feels-like-a-spreadsheet, since 2012 | vs Fireflies.ai |
 Bluedot | 4.0−0.5 | $18/mo$8 more | No | AI note taker that records meetings without a bot joining the call. | vs Fireflies.ai |
| Jamie | 4.5Same | $24/mo$14 more | Yes | Joins as a passive note-taker without demanding calendar access | vs Fireflies.ai |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Fireflies.ai.
Otter.ai
4.3$17/mo
vs Fireflies.ai$7 more−0.2
One of the original names that made AI meeting transcription mainstream.
- One of the earliest mainstream AI meeting transcription tools
- Large, established existing user base since 2016
- Core transcription accuracy refined over nearly a decade
Longest track record specifically in core transcription accuracy
More minutes and advanced features require a paid plan
Sembly AI
4.2$10/mo
vs Fireflies.aiSame price−0.3
One of several meeting-notes tools in this category, worth comparing directly.
- Meeting recording, transcription, and AI summarization
- Free tier for standard use
- Operating since 2019
Free tier makes direct comparison against competitors low-risk
No clearly standout differentiator versus the many similar tools in this category
ScreenApp
3.7Free
vs Fireflies.ai−0.8
"AI That Actually Listens" - up to 99% transcription accuracy turns hours of recordings into searchable insights and structured meeting notes, serving 8.1M+ users.
- Up to 99% transcription accuracy
- Automatic summarization and key-insight extraction
- Video frame and audio analysis for specific moments
Published accuracy figure gives a real, checkable performance benchmark
Free plan limited to a capped number of transcription minutes
Fellow
4.4$7/mo
vs Fireflies.ai$3 less−0.1
Structures meetings before they happen, not just notes after.
- Collaborative meeting agendas built before meetings happen
- Structured one-on-one meeting templates
- AI note-taking and action item tracking
Addresses meeting structure and quality before the meeting, not just after
More collaboration features require a paid plan
Circleback.ai
4.2$20.83/mo
vs Fireflies.ai$10.83 more−0.3
AI meeting assistant recording, transcribing, and turning conversations into notes, action items, and CRM updates automatically.
- Automatic recording and transcription across Zoom, Meet, Teams, and Slack huddles
- AI-generated meeting notes, summaries, and action items
- Draft follow-up email generation after each meeting
Founding team has direct relevant experience (Stripe LLM integration, Tableau analytics)
Team-tier pricing ($25/user/month) scales up cost fast for larger organizations
Airtable AI
4.4$20/mo
vs Fireflies.ai$10 more−0.1
AI added to the database-that-feels-like-a-spreadsheet, since 2012.
- AI-generated field content and record summarization
- Built on Airtable's established spreadsheet-database hybrid
- Workflow automation within existing team structures
AI features grounded in an established, widely trusted platform
More records and automation volume require a paid plan
Bluedot
4.0$18/mo
vs Fireflies.ai$8 more−0.5
AI note taker that records meetings without a bot joining the call.
- 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
Records without a bot icon appearing in the call roster, keeping meetings feeling private
Free tier caps out at 5 meetings for the life of the account, not a recurring monthly allowance
Jamie
4.5$24/mo
vs Fireflies.ai$14 moreSame
Joins as a passive note-taker without demanding calendar access.
- Minimal setup without deep calendar integration requirements
- Multi-language summary generation independent of meeting language
- Free tier for standard use
Low-friction setup gets a team recording meetings quickly
More volume and advanced features require a paid plan
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Fireflies.ai free?
Fireflies.ai has a free plan, and paid plans start from $10/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Fireflies.ai?
Jamie is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.5 out of 5). Other free options: Fellow, Airtable AI, Otter.ai.
What is the cheapest alternative to Fireflies.ai?
Among paid plans, Fellow has the lowest starting price (from $7/mo). If you need it free, start with Jamie.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.