Short answer: Fireflies.ai has four tiers: a free plan with unlimited transcription but 400 minutes of storage, Pro at $18/user per month ($10 billed annually), Business at $29/user ($19 annual), and Enterprise at $39/user (annual only). The paid tiers differ mainly on storage minutes and AI credits. For a lower entry price with bot-free capture, CraftNote's Pro is $9.99/month.
Here's Fireflies.ai's real 2026 pricing — every plan, what the free tier stores, and where limits apply — plus how it compares to CraftNote. All Fireflies figures are from Fireflies' own pricing page as of July 2026.
Fireflies.ai pricing plans (2026)
| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per mo) | Key limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | Unlimited transcription; 400 min storage/team; 20 AI credits; 100+ languages |
| Pro | $18/user | $10/user | 8,000 min storage/seat; video recording; downloadable transcripts |
| Business | $29/user | $19/user | Unlimited storage; 30 AI credits/mo; team analytics |
| Enterprise | — | $39/user (annual only) | Unlimited storage; 50 AI credits/mo; SSO, HIPAA, audit logs |
All paid Fireflies tiers include unlimited transcription and AI summaries; the tiers differ mainly on storage minutes and monthly AI credits. Enterprise is annual-billing only.
What does the free Fireflies plan include?
Fireflies' free plan offers unlimited transcription and AI summaries, real-time notes, and support for 100+ languages — but storage is capped at 400 minutes per team and you get 20 AI credits. So you can transcribe a lot, but older recordings roll out of storage once you hit the cap unless you upgrade.
How CraftNote compares to Fireflies on price
| Tier | Fireflies.ai | CraftNote |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Unlimited transcription; 400 min storage/team | 5 AI notes + 5 hours recording/month |
| Individual paid (monthly) | $18/user (Pro) | $9.99 |
| Individual paid (annual, per mo) | $10/user (Pro) | $8.33 |
| Team (annual, per user) | $19 (Business) | $12 |
On the individual paid plan, CraftNote Pro at $9.99/month undercuts Fireflies Pro's $18 monthly by about half, and is cheaper annually too ($8.33 vs $10). For teams, CraftNote is $12/user annually versus Fireflies Business at $19. Fireflies' free plan allows more transcription volume up front, but caps storage at 400 minutes; CraftNote's free tier is metered by AI notes and recording hours instead.
CraftNote also records bot-free on Mac and in Chromium browsers, works offline, transcribes in 80+ languages, and has an official ChatGPT app. See CraftNote pricing or the AI meeting assistant comparison.
Common Questions
How much does Fireflies.ai cost per month?
Fireflies Pro is $18 per user per month ($10 billed annually). Business is $29/user monthly ($19 annual), and Enterprise is $39/user billed annually only. There is also a free plan.
Is Fireflies.ai free?
Yes, Fireflies has a free plan with unlimited transcription and AI summaries, but storage is limited to 400 minutes per team and you get 20 AI credits. Higher storage and more credits require a paid plan.
What is the difference between Fireflies Pro and Business?
Fireflies Pro ($10/user annual) gives 8,000 minutes of storage per seat and 20-plus AI credits, while Business ($19/user annual) adds unlimited storage, 30 AI credits per month, and team analytics.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Fireflies.ai?
CraftNote is cheaper on the individual paid plan at $9.99/month versus Fireflies Pro's $18, and its team plan is $12/user annually versus Fireflies Business at $19.
Pricing changes over time — the Fireflies figures here are from Fireflies' official pricing page as of July 2026. Check the vendor's site for the latest before you buy.
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