What is Fireflies.ai, Anyway?

Think of Fireflies as a super-smart robot that takes notes in your meetings. You invite it to your Zoom, Google Meet, or Teams call. It joins quietly, writes down everything everyone says, and then gives you a typed-out transcript and a short summary. It’s built to help you stop scrambling to take notes and just focus on the conversation.

Who Actually Needs This?

Let’s be real, not every tool is for everyone. Fireflies is a powerhouse for specific people:

• Sales Teams: If you’re tired of typing call notes into Salesforce or HubSpot after every customer chat, this automates it. It can even pick up on how a call felt.

• Remote Teams: For teammates in different time zones, it’s a lifesaver. Missed the meeting? Read the 2-minute summary and you’re caught up.

• Project Managers & Consultants: It keeps a perfect record of every decision, feedback, and “to-do” from client calls. No more “but I thought we said…” moments.

• Startups: It’s perfect for capturing every detail from investor talks or user interviews, so great ideas don’t get lost.

What Can It Do? (The Good Stuff)

Here’s what you should know about its key features:

• Joins & Records Automatically: The bot (“Fred”) handles it. You just meet.

• Turns Talk into Text & Summaries: Gets you a searchable transcript and a bullet-point summary of the big points and next steps.

• Searches All Your Past Meetings: Need to find that one thing a client said months ago? Just search for it like Google.

• Spots Key Details: With “AI Apps,” it can automatically find mentions of competitors, budget talk, or action items in the notes.

• Works with Your Other Apps: Sends notes directly to Slack, saves tasks to your project tool, or updates your CRM.

Quick Pros & Cons:

The Good: Crazy accurate notes, saves you hours, makes past meetings searchable.
The Not-So-Good: The bot can feel awkward if guests aren’t told, the free plan runs out fast, and the really advanced stats cost more.

Fireflies Pricing: What’s the Real Cost?

The biggest secret to saving money is picking annual billing. Here’s what the plans look like with that discount applied:

Bottom line: Click “Annual Billing” at checkout. That’s your 40% discount right there.

Verified Coupons & Promo Codes (2026)

We update this regularly. The yearly discount is automatic, but here are other ways to save:

How to Actually Get the Discount (Step-by-Step)

Don’t overcomplicate it. Here’s how to get your deal in two minutes:

1. Go to the Fireflies.ai pricing page.

2. Click “Get Started” under Pro or Business.

3. On the sign-up page, look for the billing toggle. Choose “Annual” or “Yearly.” Watch the price drop.

4. If you have a special code (like for students), you might need to contact support before this step.

5. Finish signing up and paying. You’re all set!

Pro Tip: The discounted price should show clearly before you pay. If it doesn’t, double-check you picked “Annual.”

Fireflies vs. The Competition

How does it stack up against other note-taking apps? Here’s the simple breakdown:

The choice? Fireflies is for digging deep into conversation data. Otter is great for live captions. Fathom is the best free option. Grain is for video clip lovers.

Your Fireflies Questions, Answered

Is Fireflies really free?

Yes, there’s a free plan. You get 800 total minutes of storage to test it out. It’s awesome for a trial run, but if you have lots of meetings, you’ll use up those minutes fast. Think of it as a “try before you buy” option.

How good are the notes it takes?

Honestly, they’re very good. It’s about 95% accurate for clear calls. Heavy accents or bad connections can trip it up, but for normal meetings, it gets almost everything right. You might just fix a word or two.

Does it work with my Zoom calls?

Yep! It works with Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Webex—pretty much any major platform. You connect your calendar, and the bot joins any meeting you invite it to.

Can it just give me a short summary?

Absolutely. This is one of the best parts. After the call, you don’t get just a giant transcript. You get a neat, short summary with the big takeaways, a to-do list, and any decisions made. It saves you 15 minutes of skimming.

Is it safe and private?

This is important. Fireflies takes security seriously with top-level certifications (SOC 2). For paid users, they promise not to use your audio to train their AI. You control your data and can delete anything. Always tell meeting guests the call is being recorded, though!

What’s the real difference between Pro and Business?

Good question. Pro ($18/month yearly) is for great notes and search. Business ($29/month yearly) adds video recording and advanced stats, like seeing who talked the most or if the call sentiment was positive. Sales teams love these analytics.

How do I get the biggest discount?

Easy. Choose annual billing. That’s your 40% off. For an extra deal, check if the 10% cashback through NachoNacho is still working. Avoid sketchy “90% off” codes online—the annual discount is the real, reliable winner.

Can I cancel if I don’t like it?

You can cancel anytime. If you pay yearly and cancel, you keep access until the end of the year you paid for, then it switches to the free plan. You won’t get a surprise charge.

Does it work if I just upload a recording?

Sure does! You can upload audio or video files from your computer, and it will transcribe and summarize them just like a live meeting. Great for old recordings or podcasts.

Will it learn people’s names?

It gets better over time. You can go into the transcript and correct a speaker’s name. After you do that a couple of times, it starts to recognize them automatically.

What if my internet drops during the call?

Here’s a cool feature: if the bot gets disconnected, it will grab the recording from the meeting platform itself (like Zoom’s cloud recording) once the call ends, so you shouldn’t lose anything.

Are there any hidden fees?

Nope. The price you see per user, per month for the yearly plan is what you pay. Taxes might be added depending on where you live, but there aren’t any sneaky setup fees.

How many languages does it support?

Over 100! The transcription is really focused on English, but it can handle transcription in a ton of different languages.

Can I share notes with someone who doesn’t have Fireflies?

You can. You can generate a shareable link to a transcript or summary. The person you send it to can view it in their web browser without needing an account.

How fast do I get the notes after a meeting?

It’s pretty quick. Usually, the transcript and summary are in your email or app within 5-10 minutes of the meeting ending.