Krisp vs Fireflies.ai
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- Free access
- Krisp: Free trial only
- Fireflies.ai: Free access
- Paid from
- Krisp: USD 8 per user per month
- Fireflies.ai: USD 10 per seat a month
- Plans listed
- Krisp: 4
- Fireflies.ai: 4
- Public API
- Krisp: Yes
- Fireflies.ai: Not confirmed
Where Krisp and Fireflies.ai differ
- AccessKrisp offers a free trial only, while Fireflies.ai offers free access.
- Pricing checkPrices confirmed for Krisp; some prices or terms not confirmed for Fireflies.ai.
Head to head
Each value from the tool’s profile and the vendor’s own pages
| Krisp | Fact | Fireflies.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Access and price | ||
| Free trial onlyFree Trial · USD 0 for 7 days | Free accessDiffers | Free access availableFireflies Free · USD 0 |
| USD 8 per user per monthCore · billed annually · or $16 billed monthly | Lowest listed paid plan | USD 10 per seat a monthFireflies Pro · billed annually |
| 7-day free trial; Core from $8/user/month billed annually | Pricing model | Free $0; Pro $10 per seat a month, billed annually |
| 4 | Plans listedSame | 4 |
| Yes | Public API | Not confirmed |
| Not required | Card to start | Not confirmed |
| No | Open source | Not confirmed |
| What it is for | ||
| Noise-free calls and bot-free notes for meetings | Built for | Individuals and teams who want searchable meeting transcripts and action items |
| Audio & voice | CategorySame | Audio & voice |
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| How current | ||
| Profile sources checked | ||
| Prices confirmed · Sep 28, 2026 | Pricing checkDiffers | Some prices or terms not confirmed · Oct 4, 2026 |
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Plans and prices
Krisp
Prices confirmed · Sep 28, 2026- Free TrialUSD 0 for 7 days
- CoreUSD 8 per user per monthbilled annually · or $16 billed monthly
- AdvancedUSD 15 per user per monthbilled annually · or $30 billed monthly
- EnterpriseCustom pricing
Fireflies.ai
Some prices or terms not confirmed · Oct 4, 2026- Fireflies FreeUSD 0
- Fireflies ProUSD 10 per seat a monthbilled annually
- Fireflies BusinessUSD 19 per seat a monthbilled annually
- Fireflies EnterpriseUSD 39 per seat a monthannual only
Strengths and limits
Krisp
Strengths
- No card for the trial: All premium features can be tried for 7 days without payment details.
- Works across calling apps: Operates at the audio level with Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and Slack Huddles.
- Stated training limit: The pricing FAQ says meeting data is never used to train Krisp models.
Limits to plan around
- No lasting free plan on current pages: The terms say access ends after the trial unless a subscription starts.
- Calendar connection at signup: Signup asks for a Google or Outlook calendar by default; a zero-permission route involves sales.
- Summaries use third-party services: Opting into AI summaries shares transcripts with an authorized service provider.
Fireflies.ai
Strengths
- Real free plan: Free costs $0 with transcription, limited AI summaries, 20 AI credits, meeting search and the apps, so you can test before paying.
- Plenty of capture routes: Bot, Chrome extension, file upload, desktop and mobile apps cover live calls, recordings and in-person conversations.
- Stated security programme: The provider lists SOC 2 Type II and GDPR and says meeting content is not used for AI training; HIPAA and private storage sit on Enterprise.
Limits to plan around
- Export and video sit behind Pro: Video recording and downloading transcripts, summaries and recordings are listed under Pro, not Free.
- Small Free storage: Free keeps 400 minutes, under seven one-hour meetings, and the pricing page and help center disagree on whether that is per team or per user.
- Open sharing by default: New recap links default to teammates and anyone with the link, and meeting audio can include voice data some jurisdictions treat as biometric.
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