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Fireflies.ai vs StenographAI

Both stand on ai meeting assistants. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Fireflies.ai

Free plan Extension

Fireflies.ai combines meeting capture, transcription and follow-up tools, with file uploads and team collaboration. Check the Free plan's storage, AI-credit and recording limits against your needs.

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StenographAI combines desktop recording, local processing, transcription, and meeting queries under an open-source free plan. Check operating-system requirements and whether sending transcripts to an optional provider fits your workflow.

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The facts

	Fireflies.ai	StenographAI
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Extension	Linux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Pro: $10 a month	Free or on request
Plans published	4	2
Maker	Fireflies.ai	Not published
Website	fireflies.ai	stenoai.co
On ai meeting assistants	#28 of 82	#30 of 82

Fireflies.ai: what it does well

Transcribes in 115 languages.
Works with eight listed meeting platforms.
Supports audio and video file uploads.
Team collaboration includes comments and shareable soundbites.
Lists SOC 2 Type II, GDPR and HIPAA compliance.

What to know first

Free plan storage is limited to 400 minutes per team.
Free plan has 20 AI credits and limited summaries.
Free recordings are limited to two hours.
Paid plans are billed annually.

StenographAI: what it does well

Captures microphone and system audio without a meeting bot
Transcribes in 99 languages
Generates summaries, topics, and action items
Stores recordings and transcripts locally
Free plan has no usage limits

What to know first

Intel Macs are unsupported
Windows support is listed as alpha
External AI providers receive transcripts and typed notes when configured
Google Calendar access is read-only

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