Fireflies.ai vs Otter.ai
Compared across 3 shared tasks, including record in-person meetings and take meeting notes automatically.
Short verdict
In the 3 TaskRanking use cases where both appear, Otter.ai ranks higher in 3 and Fireflies.ai in 0. Average rank across these: Fireflies.ai 4.7, Otter.ai 2.3 (1 = best).
Computed from our published rubric rankings, not paid placement.
Prices from vendor pages; Unverified and Contact sales are shown as-is.
Side by side
| Attribute | Fireflies.ai | Otter.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $10/seat/mo annual ($18 monthly) pricing source · checked 2026-10-14 | Pro $8.33/user/mo billed annually pricing source · checked 2026-10-14 |
| Free tier | yes | yes |
| Pricing model | Free tier | Free tier |
| What it is | Meeting notes and transcription | Meeting transcription |
| Use cases ranked in | 6 | 6 |
| Shared use cases won | 0 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Where it ranks (rank of 5) |
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Head to head on shared use cases
| Shared use case | Fireflies.ai | Otter.ai | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record in-person meetings | #5 | #1 | Otter.ai |
| Take meeting notes automatically | #4 | #3 | Otter.ai |
| AI meeting notes for financial advisors | #5 | #3 | Otter.ai |
Best for
Best for: Fireflies.ai
- Conversation intelligence for small teams (#3; the other isn’t ranked here)
- AI interview notes for recruiters (#4; the other isn’t ranked here)
- Coach sales reps with call recordings (#5; the other isn’t ranked here)
Best for: Otter.ai
- Record in-person meetings (#1 vs #5)
- Take meeting notes automatically (#3 vs #4)
- AI meeting notes for financial advisors (#3 vs #5)
- Dictate text with your voice (#2; the other isn’t ranked here)
FAQ
Is Fireflies.ai or Otter.ai better?
Across the 3 TaskRanking use cases where both are ranked, Otter.ai places higher in 3 and the other in 0. Best pick depends on the task; see the shared use cases table.
Is Fireflies.ai or Otter.ai cheaper?
Fireflies.ai: paid from $10/seat/mo annual ($18 monthly) (free tier: yes; checked 2026-10-14). Otter.ai: paid from Pro $8.33/user/mo billed annually (free tier: yes; checked 2026-10-14). Prices come from each vendor's own pricing page.
Do Fireflies.ai and Otter.ai have free plans?
Fireflies.ai: yes. Otter.ai: yes. As listed on vendor pricing pages, last checked 2026-10-14.
Which tasks do both Fireflies.ai and Otter.ai cover?
Both are ranked for: Record in-person meetings; Take meeting notes automatically; AI meeting notes for financial advisors.