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Otter.ai vs Fireflies.ai

Both join calls, transcribe and summarise; Fireflies leans into integrations, Otter into live transcription.

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Otter.ai vs Fireflies.ai compared
FeatureOtter.aiFireflies.ai
PricingFree + PaidFree plan · Pro from $8.33/moFree + PaidFree plan · From $10/mo
Free to start Yes Yes
Best forAnyone who needs reliable notes from every meeting.Sales and customer teams that live on calls.
Made byOtter.aiFireflies
Launched20162016
Top features
  • Live real-time transcription
  • Automatic summaries and action items
  • Zoom, Meet, and Teams integration
  • Conversation intelligence analytics
  • CRM and Slack integrations
  • AskFred chat over transcripts
Use cases
  • Automatic meeting minutes
  • Live captions during calls
  • Searchable archive of conversations
  • Logging sales calls to the CRM
  • Coaching reps on talk time
  • Tracking topics across many meetings

Pricing is what each tool's site lists; it changes often, so check before you buy.

Which should you pick?

Pick Otter.ai if…

Pick Otter.ai for live captions and transcripts you can follow during the meeting.

Pick Fireflies.ai if…

Pick Fireflies.ai for searchable call libraries and pushing notes into CRMs and other apps.

The two tools

  • Otter.ai

    Free + Paid

    Live transcription and automatic meeting notes.

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Otter.ai vs Fireflies.ai: common questions

Is Otter.ai better than Fireflies.ai?

Neither is better for everyone. Both join calls, transcribe and summarise; Fireflies leans into integrations, Otter into live transcription. Pick Otter.ai for live captions and transcripts you can follow during the meeting. Pick Fireflies.ai for searchable call libraries and pushing notes into CRMs and other apps.

Which is free, Otter.ai or Fireflies.ai?

Both can be started for free. Otter.ai: Free plan · Pro from $8.33/mo. Fireflies.ai: Free plan · From $10/mo. Prices change often, so check the official site before you buy.

Who is Otter.ai best for, and who is Fireflies.ai best for?

Otter.ai: Anyone who needs reliable notes from every meeting. Fireflies.ai: Sales and customer teams that live on calls.

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