SpeaktoNotes vs Fireflies.ai
Fireflies.ai is built exclusively for meeting transcription. That's great if all your voice is in Zoom calls, but useless for the voice notes, emails, texts, and lists you need the other 22 hours of the day. SpeaktoNotes covers every voice-to-text scenario with a simpler one-tap flow, all-platform native apps, and pricing built for individuals rather than enterprise teams.
| Feature | SpeaktoNotes | Fireflies.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Transcription Speed | 7x faster than typing, instant results | Post-meeting processing, minutes to hours wait |
| Transcription Accuracy | Industry-leading AI, 99%+ on any input | High accuracy for meetings; degrades on poor audio |
| Smart Templates | 6 Smart Templates: notes, email, list, text, post, summary | Meeting summaries and action items only |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Mac, Windows + calendar & contact extraction | Web, iOS, Android + Zoom/Meet/Teams bot |
| Pricing | From $29.99 NZD/mo, no per-seat pricing | $10–$19 USD/seat/mo; free tier capped at 800 min storage |
| Security | Encrypted storage, audio deleted post-processing | SOC 2 compliant, but audio retained on servers |
| Offline Support | Record offline, syncs when reconnected | Requires live internet. Bot joins calls only |
| Native App | Native apps on all 4 platforms | iOS + Android apps; no native Mac or Windows |
| Voice Recording | Any voice: notes, memos, drafts, one-tap start | Meeting bot + mobile record; centred on meetings |
| Note Organisation | Folders, tags, search, cloud sync across devices | Meeting list with search. No personal note folders |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Fireflies.ai record personal voice notes outside of meetings?
Fireflies.ai centres on meeting transcription through a bot that joins Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams, and its mobile apps can record in-person conversations, but the product and templates are built around meetings. SpeaktoNotes is designed for every voice scenario, from quick notes to emails, lists, and social posts, with 6 Smart Templates covering non-meeting workflows.
Is Fireflies.ai affordable for individual users?
Fireflies.ai uses per-seat pricing starting at $10–$19 USD/mo. Its free tier gives unlimited transcription minutes but caps storage at 800 minutes per seat, which is fine for light use but fills up fast for regular meetings. SpeaktoNotes starts at $29.99 NZD/mo with 1,000 minutes included each month and no per-seat fees, which is more practical for individuals and solopreneurs.
Does Fireflies.ai have a native mobile app?
Yes. Fireflies.ai has iOS and Android apps alongside its web dashboard and meeting bot. Its desktop story, however, lives on the web, not a native Mac or Windows app. SpeaktoNotes provides native apps on iOS, Android, Mac, and Windows with one-tap recording from your home screen or widget.
What can SpeaktoNotes do that a meeting transcription tool cannot?
SpeaktoNotes goes far beyond meeting transcription. With 6 Smart Templates, you can turn your voice into structured notes, draft emails, to-do lists, text messages, social media posts, and summaries. It also works offline, extracts calendar events and contacts, and syncs across all your devices.