Last updated May 2026
Fireflies vs Granola
A side-by-side comparison of Fireflies and Granola — pricing, features, integrations, and where each one wins.
Fireflies
ai notetaker
AI meeting assistant for transcription, summarization, and team knowledge management across video conferencing tools.
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ai notetaker
AI meeting note-taker that captures system audio locally and uses your context and templates to produce structured notes.
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Fireflies
| Tier | Monthly | Per seat | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | — | 800 min/mo per user · Basic AI summary · Unlimited transcription credits |
| Pro | — | $10 | 8,000 min/mo per user · Smart search · Custom vocabulary |
| Business | — | $19 | Unlimited transcription · Conversation intelligence · Smart Apps |
| Enterprise | — | $39 | SSO · Custom data retention · Dedicated support |
Granola
| Tier | Monthly | Per seat | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | — | Unlimited meeting notes · Basic AI summaries · macOS and Windows native app |
| Personal | — | $14 | Custom templates · AI follow-up email drafts · Connects prior notes for context |
| Business | — | $35 | Workspace sharing · Admin controls · Priority support and SSO option |
Key features
Fireflies
- Bot joins meetings to record and transcribe
- AI-powered topic search across all recordings
- 60+ language transcription support
- CRM auto-logging (Salesforce, HubSpot)
- Smart Apps for follow-up workflows
Granola
- No-bot capture using native system audio
- Markdown-style templates for structured notes
- macOS native app supporting any meeting platform
- AI follow-up email drafts
- Connects your prior notes for context
Where each one wins
Fireflies
Strengths
- Most affordable per-seat for high-volume use
- Strong search across the meeting knowledge base
- Wide language coverage versus competitors
Tradeoffs
- Bot-based recording is visible to participants
- Lower transcription accuracy than Otter on noisy audio
- Mobile app weaker than the desktop experience
Granola
Strengths
- No AI bot joins — no awkward 'AI is recording' moment
- Templates encourage structured, scannable notes
- Privacy-first design — audio stays local by default
Tradeoffs
- macOS-only at launch (Windows and web in development)
- Higher price than free Fathom for similar capture
- Lacks deep conversation intelligence like Gong