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Otter.ai vs Fireflies.ai

A side-by-side comparison of Otter.ai and Fireflies.ai — ratings, pricing, strengths, weaknesses and who each one is best for.

Updated 2026

CriteriaOtter.ai
Meeting assistant
Fireflies.ai
Meeting assistant
Rating
4.4
4.5
Pricing
  • Free: Free
  • Pro: $16.99/mo
  • Business: $30/user/mo
  • Free: Free
  • Pro: $10/user/mo
  • Business: $19/user/mo
Pros
  • ✓ Live transcription
  • ✓ Auto summaries
  • ✓ Calendar integration
  • ✓ Easy search
  • ✓ Auto-records
  • ✓ Broad CRM integration
  • ✓ Conversation intelligence
  • ✓ Good value
Cons
  • ✗ English-first
  • ✗ Long meetings use quota
  • ✗ Accent-sensitive
  • ✗ Bot joins meetings
  • ✗ English-first
  • ✗ Mind privacy
Best forMeeting notes, Interview transcription, Classes, Team collaborationSales teams, Meeting notes, CRM logging, Reviews
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android

Our verdict

Fireflies.ai edges ahead on our overall rating (4.5 vs 4.4), but both are capable choices.

Choose Otter.ai if you want Meeting notes, Interview transcription. Choose Fireflies.ai if you need Sales teams, Meeting notes.

Read the full Otter.ai review →Read the full Fireflies.ai review →

FAQ

Is Otter.ai better than Fireflies.ai?

In our review Otter.ai rates 4.4/5 and Fireflies.ai rates 4.5/5. Otter.ai is best for Meeting notes, Interview transcription, while Fireflies.ai suits Sales teams, Meeting notes — so the better choice depends on your priorities.

What is the difference between Otter.ai and Fireflies.ai?

Otter.ai: An AI meeting transcription and notes tool with live captions, summaries and action items. Fireflies.ai: Automatically joins meetings to transcribe and summarize, with deep CRM and collaboration integrations.

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

Otter.ai starts at Free (Free); Fireflies.ai starts at Free (Free).