Side-by-side comparison
Fireflies vs Otter
Plans, free tiers and API access for Fireflies and Otter, from each vendor's own pages. Last checked Oct 4, 2026.
The short answer
- Fireflies has the lower entry price at $10/mo, against $16.99/mo for Otter.
- Both Fireflies and Otter have an ongoing free plan.
Pricing and features
- Pro$10/mo
- Business$19/mo
- Pro$16.99/mo
- Business$30/mo
How to choose
Fireflies and Otter are both meeting recorders with free plans. Fireflies is for sales and customer teams and lists a free plan with unlimited transcription, limited AI summaries and 400 minutes of storage per team. Pro is $10 and Business is $19 per seat per month, billed annually. Otter is for professionals needing live capture and CRM-connected follow-ups. Its Basic plan has 300 transcription minutes monthly, Pro is $16.99 monthly and Business is $30 per user. For APIs, Fireflies says API access is included on its Free plan, while Otter lists an MCP server on paid plans. Fireflies needs Pro or Business for video recording.
- Fireflies: You want the lower paid price ($10 per seat, billed annually) and API access even on the free plan.
- Otter: You want monthly billing at $16.99 and an MCP server for meeting workflows on paid plans.
- Either: You want a free plan to start, with Fireflies offering unlimited transcription and Otter offering 300 monthly minutes.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Fireflies or Otter?
Fireflies has the lower starting price ($10/mo versus $16.99/mo). Compare plans before choosing, since limits differ.
Is Fireflies free?
Free plan. Free plan at $0 with unlimited transcription, limited AI summaries, and 400 minutes storage per team
Is Otter free?
Free plan. Basic plan is free with 300 monthly transcription minutes and three lifetime audio or video imports.