Head-to-head · Audio Transcription Software
Fireflies.ai vs Sonix
Fireflies.ai leads on 2 checks, Sonix on 2, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 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 · 6.8/10
- Free planonly Fireflies.ai
- Most featuresSonix · 2 of 3
Fireflies.ai scores higher on our rubric for audio transcription software: 6.8 against 6.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #9 and #12.
Fireflies.ai offers free plan; Sonix doesn't. Fireflies.ai leads on languages supported: 115 languages versus 54 languages. Sonix offers speaker identification; Fireflies.ai doesn't publish it. Sonix offers api access; Fireflies.ai doesn't publish it.
Fireflies.ai is the better fit for sales teams focused on meeting intelligence. Sonix is the better fit for media professionals needing post-production workflows.
- Fireflies.ai fits best
Sales teams focused on meeting intelligence
- Sonix fits best
Media professionals needing post-production workflows
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Side by side
| Feature | Fireflies.ai 6.8/10 Visit ↗ | Sonix 6.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 6.8 | 6.5 |
| Ranking | #9 in Audio Transcription Software | #12 in Audio Transcription Software |
| Best for | Sales teams focused on meeting intelligence | Media professionals needing post-production workflows |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs | Email, Live chat, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML | SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Integrations | 100+ integrations | 30+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Fireflies.ai 0/3 · Sonix 2/3 | ||
| Speaker identification | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Real-time transcription | Not published | Not published |
| API access | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Languages supported | 115 languages (best) | 54 languages |
| Monthly transcription limit | Not published | Not published |
| Maximum file length | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Fireflies.ai is an AI meeting assistant for individuals and teams that captures conversations through a meeting bot, Chrome extension, desktop app, mobile app, uploads, dialer integrations, and API workflows. It produces transcripts,… Read the review → |
Sonix is a web-based audio and video transcription platform for individuals and teams working with interviews, meetings, podcasts, media, legal recordings, research, and healthcare content. It converts recordings into searchable text and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Fireflies.ai — where it wins
- 115-language transcription for meetings and uploaded audio or video
- AI summaries, action items, searchable transcripts, and AskFred answers
- Integrations with major meeting, calendar, CRM, and collaboration platforms
Where it doesn't
- Free includes limited AI summaries and 400 minutes of team storage
- Conversation intelligence and team analytics begin on the Business plan
- SSO, SCIM, audit logs, and HIPAA compliance require Enterprise
Sonix — where it wins
- Pay-as-you-go transcription starts at $10 per hour
- Speaker labels, word-level timestamps, and voiceprints
- Integrations with Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro X, and DaVinci Resolve
Where it doesn't
- No unlimited free plan
- Pay As You Go includes no monthly transcription hours
- Monthly plans include one user
- Fireflies.ai6.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $10/user/mo (annual)
A broad meeting intelligence tool with generous transcription and integration coverage.
Visit Fireflies.aiFull verdict → - Sonix6.5/10 · From $10
A flexible transcription workspace with editing, subtitles, translations, and post-production integrations.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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