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Head-to-head · Meeting Transcription Software

Fireflies.ai vs Bluedot

Updated Oct 2026
Both researched from official sources
5 checks side by side

Higher score Fireflies.ai #1 in Meeting Transcription Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Fireflies.ai

Bluedot #3 in Meeting Transcription Software 9.2/10 Free plan · 3-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Bluedot

Fireflies.ai leads on 1 check, Bluedot on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

Highest scoreFireflies.ai · 9.4/10
Lowest starting priceFireflies.ai · $10/seat/mo
Free planboth
Free trialonly Bluedot
Most featuresBluedot · 3 of 3

Fireflies.ai scores higher on our rubric for meeting transcription software: 9.4 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

Fireflies.ai is cheaper to start at $10/user/mo against $14/user/mo.

Fireflies.ai is the better fit for teams wanting broad, affordable transcription coverage. Bluedot is the better fit for teams needing flexible bot-free capture.

Fireflies.ai fits best
Teams wanting broad, affordable transcription coverage
Bluedot fits best
Teams needing flexible bot-free capture

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Show only differences

Feature	Fireflies.ai 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Bluedot 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	9.2
Ranking	#1 in Meeting Transcription Software	#3 in Meeting Transcription Software
Best for	Teams wanting broad, affordable transcription coverage	Teams needing flexible bot-free capture
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$10/seat/mo (best)	$14/user/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	3 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Integrations	100+ integrations	15 integrations
Features Fireflies.ai 0/3 · Bluedot 3/3
AI summaries	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Action items	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Speaker identification	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Capture methods	Not checked yet	Browser/Chrome extension; Mac and Windows desktop apps; iOS and Android apps; Apple Watch; optional bot; audio/video file upload; Zoom and Google Drive imports
Transcript languages	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Export formats	Not checked yet	PDF; TXT; plain text; Microsoft Word; Google Docs; Google Drive
Our review
Pros	Free plan includes unlimited transcription Supports 115 languages with live transcription and speaker recognition Connects major meeting platforms, calendars, CRMs, and collaboration tools	Bot-free capture across browser, desktop, mobile, and in-person meetings Speaker labels, summaries, action items, and AI chat in one library CRM, ATS, productivity, API, and MCP integrations
Cons	Free plan limits AI summaries and storage to 400 minutes per team Meeting capture is primarily bot-based across supported platforms SSO, SCIM, audit logs, and HIPAA compliance require Enterprise	Free plan covers only 5 meetings over its lifetime Basic limits each recording to 1 hour Video, imports, SSO, and admin controls require higher tiers
Our verdict	Fireflies.ai is an AI meeting assistant for individuals and teams that captures conversations and turns them into searchable transcripts, summaries, action items, and meeting records. It supports real-time notes, live transcription,… Read the review →	Bluedot is meeting transcription and note-taking software for teams that want to capture conversations without requiring a bot to join the call. It records from browsers, desktop apps, mobile devices, and Apple Watch, and supports online,… Read the review →

Fireflies.aiMeeting Transcription Software 9.4Free plan
BluedotMeeting Transcription Software 9.2Free plan · 3-day trial

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Strengths and trade-offs

Fireflies.ai — where it wins
- Free plan includes unlimited transcription
- Supports 115 languages with live transcription and speaker recognition
- Connects major meeting platforms, calendars, CRMs, and collaboration tools
Where it doesn't
- Free plan limits AI summaries and storage to 400 minutes per team
- Meeting capture is primarily bot-based across supported platforms
- SSO, SCIM, audit logs, and HIPAA compliance require Enterprise
Bluedot — where it wins
- Bot-free capture across browser, desktop, mobile, and in-person meetings
- Speaker labels, summaries, action items, and AI chat in one library
- CRM, ATS, productivity, API, and MCP integrations
Where it doesn't
- Free plan covers only 5 meetings over its lifetime
- Basic limits each recording to 1 hour
- Video, imports, SSO, and admin controls require higher tiers

Fireflies.ai9.4/10 · Free plan
Broad meeting coverage, live transcription, and AI follow-up tools at a low annual entry price.
Visit Fireflies.ai Full verdict →
Bluedot9.2/10 · Free plan · 3-day trial
A flexible meeting recorder with broad capture options, imports, AI notes, and integrations.
Visit Bluedot Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated 10 Oct 2026 · How we research and update