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Fireflies.ai alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Fireflies.ai: free plan storage fills up quickly, and AI credits on top of seat pricing. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Fireflies.ai, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Otter.ai currently ranks first.

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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Otter.ai logo

Best Fireflies.ai alternative for most people

Otter.ai

Strong live transcription with a long track record and in-person recording apps.

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Best Fireflies.ai alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Fathom

More generous free plan with unlimited recordings and instant summaries.

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Best Fireflies.ai alternative for Mac

Read AI

Adds meeting coaching and engagement scores alongside notes.

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Best Fireflies.ai alternative for Windows

Circleback

Simpler, well-regarded notes with transparent per-user pricing.

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Best Fireflies.ai alternative for iPhone and Android

Otter.ai

Strong live transcription with a long track record and in-person recording apps.

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Best Fireflies.ai alternative for working in the browser

Avoma

Deeper revenue intelligence and scheduling for sales teams.

Fireflies.ai alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Fireflies.ai?

Otter.ai ranks first right now. Strong live transcription with a long track record and in-person recording apps. Fathom and Avoma follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Fireflies.ai?

Yes. Otter.ai (free plan + paid), Fathom (free plan + paid), tl;dv (free plan + paid) and Read AI (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Fireflies.ai?

None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Fireflies.ai?

The complaints we hear most: free plan storage fills up quickly; AI credits on top of seat pricing; relies on a bot joining the call.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Fireflies.ai, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.