Otter.ai
- Basic · freeMonth
- Pro · 16.99 $ per month or 8.33 $ billed annuallyMonth/year
- Business · 30 $ per user per month or 19.99 $ billed annuallyMonth/year
- Enterprise · contact salesCustom
Otter.ai vs Fireflies.ai
Otter records conversations, transcribes them, and turns notes and summaries into meeting output. Fireflies ties transcripts more closely to conversation search, team knowledge, and automated follow-ups.
When to pick which
Otter.ai: Otter.ai transcribes meetings and interviews in real time, automatically sends OtterPilot as a notetaker to Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams, and summarizes content with action items. An AI chat allows follow-up questions on individual transcripts. Entry: Free plan; first paid plan: Pro. Fireflies.ai: Fireflies is a meeting assistant that records, transcribes, and summarizes calls. Teams later find decisions, tasks, and quotes in a searchable conversation archive. Entry: Free plan; first paid plan: Pro. The deciding factors are the actual workflow and the published plan and usage terms.
Differences at a glance
- Free access: Otter.ai as Free plan; Fireflies.ai as Free plan.
- Paid entry in the catalog: Otter.ai Pro; Fireflies.ai Pro. Amounts are in the table and follow the price region.
- Otter.ai: Real-time transcription for live meetings, interviews, and conferences
- Otter.ai: OtterPilot automatically joins Zoom, Teams, and Meet meetings and creates summaries
- Fireflies.ai: Automatically record and transcribe meetings
- Fireflies.ai: Summaries, action items, and highlight clips
| Criterion | Otter.ai | Fireflies.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Free access | Free plan | Free plan |
| Paid from | Pro · 16.99 $ per month or 8.33 $ billed annuallyMonth/year | Pro · $18 / $10seat/month; monthly / annual billing |
Published plans by vendor
Each vendor separately. The same row does not mean the same plan. Prices follow the selected price region.
Fireflies.ai
- Free · freeMonth
- Pro · $18 / $10seat/month; monthly / annual billing
- Business · $29 / $19seat/month; monthly / annual billing
- Enterprise · $39seat/month, billed annually
Otter.ai
Otter.ai transcribes meetings and interviews in real time, automatically sends OtterPilot as a notetaker to Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams, and summarizes content with action items. An AI chat allows follow-up questions on individual transcripts.
Free provides 300 minutes and 3 summaries. Pro costs 16.99 USD and includes 1,200 minutes and 300 summaries. Business costs 30 USD with unlimited meetings, a team workspace, and an analytics dashboard, and caps imported files at 6,000 minutes.
Fireflies.ai
Fireflies is a meeting assistant that records, transcribes, and summarizes calls. Teams later find decisions, tasks, and quotes in a searchable conversation archive.
Calendar connection starts recordings for scheduled meetings. Storage, seats, and features depend on the plan and are listed in the pricing table.
Official sources
Otter.ai
- Otter.ai pricing (otter.ai)
Fireflies.ai
- Fireflies.ai pricing (fireflies.ai)
- Fireflies.ai help (guide.fireflies.ai)
FAQ
Can Otter.ai and Fireflies.ai be tried for free?
Otter.ai: Free plan. Fireflies.ai: Free plan.
Where are the vendors of Otter.ai and Fireflies.ai based?
Otter.ai: Otter.ai, Inc., USA. Fireflies.ai: Fireflies.AI Corp., USA.
Are Otter.ai and Fireflies.ai listed in the same category?
Otter.ai is listed under the “Productivity” category, Fireflies.ai under “Productivity.”
How many pricing tiers do Otter.ai and Fireflies.ai offer?
Otter.ai documents 4 plans, Fireflies.ai documents 4 plans, each with price, billing period, and included features.
Where do the price and product details for Otter.ai and Fireflies.ai come from?
For Otter.ai and Fireflies.ai, prices, limits, and product details are each based on the current official vendor page. Missing values stay marked as not published rather than being estimated.