Remote Work · head to head
Fireflies.ai vs Krisp
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Fireflies.ai video recording limits by tier: Free tier has 2 hours, Pro tier 2 hours, Business tier 3 hours, Enterprise tier 4 hours; Krisp accent conversion is metered daily rather than monthly, at 1 hour a day on Core and 4 on Advanced
- They diverge on capability: Fireflies.ai covers Automatic transcription, Krisp covers AI noise cancellation.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Fireflies.ai and Krisp actually diverge.
| Attribute | Fireflies.ai | Krisp |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Desktop, Chrome extension | Web, Windows, Macos, Linux |
| Founded | 2018 | 2017 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Remote Work).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Fireflies.ai
- Automatic transcription
- Meeting summaries
- Action item extraction
- Speaker identification
- Search functionality
- Team sharing
- Integration APIs
- Microsoft Teams
Only in Krisp
- AI noise cancellation
- Background blur
- Virtual backgrounds
- Screen recording
- Works with any app
- Cross-platform
- Skype
- Teams
Both cover
- Zoom
- Google Meet
- Cloud deployment
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Fireflies.ai
- Meeting transcription and note-taking across teamsnot Krisp
- AI-powered meeting summaries in 100+ languagesnot Krisp
- Unlimited transcription and AI summaries on paid tiersnot Krisp
Krisp
- Removing background noise and echo from calls and recordingsnot Fireflies.ai
- Transcribing meetings and generating AI notesnot Fireflies.ai
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Fireflies.ai
- Video recording limits by tier: Free tier has 2 hours, Pro tier 2 hours, Business tier 3 hours, Enterprise tier 4 hours
- Storage quotas on Free and Pro tiers: Free tier limited to 400 minutes per team, Pro tier limited to 8,000 minutes per seat
- AI credits allocation varies by tier, with lower tiers receiving limited credits for advanced AI features
Krisp
- Accent conversion is metered daily rather than monthly, at 1 hour a day on Core and 4 on Advanced
- There is no free tier, only a 7 day trial
- Manager view, Salesforce integration and advanced admin controls require the Advanced plan at $30 per user per month
- SSO, SCIM, HIPAA compliance and on device transcription are Enterprise only
- The advertised $8 and $15 rates require annual billing, doubling to $16 and $30 monthly
Pricing, plan by plan
Fireflies.ai
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Fireflies.ai review.
Krisp
Free- Free TrialFree
- Unlimited transcription
- Unlimited noise cancellation
- No credit card required
- Core$16/month
- Unlimited AI note-taking
- 1 hr/day accent conversion
- 10 GB storage
- Advanced$30/month
- 4hr daily accent conversion
- 60 GB storage
- Advanced integrations
- Enterprise$null/mo
- Custom pricing
- HIPAA compliance
- Unlimited storage
Which should you pick?
Choose Fireflies.ai if
- You need automatic transcription.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, Desktop, Chrome extension.
- You also want meeting summaries.
Choose Krisp if
- You need ai noise cancellation.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux.
- You also want background blur.
Questions people ask
- Is Fireflies.ai or Krisp better?
- Neither clearly leads. Fireflies.ai starts at Free and Krisp at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Fireflies.ai or Krisp?
- Fireflies.ai starts at Free and Krisp at Free.
- Does Fireflies.ai or Krisp run on more platforms?
- Fireflies.ai runs on Web, iOS, Android, Desktop, Chrome extension. Krisp runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux.
- Can I use Fireflies.ai for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Fireflies.ai best used for?
- Fireflies.ai is most often used for meeting transcription and note-taking across teams, ai-powered meeting summaries in 100+ languages, unlimited transcription and ai summaries on paid tiers. Of those, meeting transcription and note-taking across teams and ai-powered meeting summaries in 100+ languages are not what Krisp is typically brought in for.
- What can Fireflies.ai do that Krisp cannot?
- Fireflies.ai covers Automatic transcription, Meeting summaries, Action item extraction, Speaker identification. Krisp covers AI noise cancellation, Background blur, Virtual backgrounds, Screen recording. Both handle Zoom, Google Meet, Cloud deployment, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Fireflies.ai: Does Fireflies.ai have a free plan?
Yes, Fireflies has a free plan with unlimited transcription and AI summaries. The free plan includes 400 minutes of storage per team and 20 AI credits.
SourceKrisp: How much does Krisp cost per month?
Krisp Core plan costs $16/month ($8/month if billed annually). The Advanced plan costs $30/month ($15/month annually). Enterprise pricing is custom.
SourceFireflies.ai: What are Fireflies.ai's paid plan prices?
Fireflies offers three paid tiers: Pro at $10/seat/month (billed annually, $18/month if monthly), Business at $19/seat/month (billed annually, $29/month if monthly), and Enterprise at $39/seat/month (annual billing only).
SourceKrisp: Does Krisp offer a free tier?
Yes, a 7-day free trial provides unlimited transcription, noise cancellation, and recordings with no credit card required.
SourceFireflies.ai: How much storage do Fireflies plans include?
The free plan includes 400 minutes of storage per team. Pro includes 8,000 minutes per seat. Business and Enterprise plans offer unlimited storage.
SourceKrisp: What features does Krisp Core include?
Krisp Core includes unlimited AI note-taking, 1 hour per day of speaker-side accent conversion, 10 GB storage, mobile app access, and basic integrations with Slack, Notion, Zapier, HubSpot, and Teams.
SourceFireflies.ai: What is the most popular Fireflies plan?
The Business plan at $19/seat/month (billed annually) is marked as the most popular option. It includes unlimited storage, 30 AI credits, multi-language mode, and conversation intelligence.
SourceFireflies.ai: What discount does annual billing provide on Fireflies?
Annual billing saves up to 44% compared to monthly pricing across all paid tiers.
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