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Fireflies.ai vs Vidyard

Fireflies.ai logo

Fireflies.ai

Remote Work

AI note-taking for teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Vidyard logo

Vidyard

Remote Work

Video messaging for sales and marketing

From
Free
Rated
-

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; Vidyard free plan limited to 5 video recordings per month and 15 AI videos per month
  • They diverge on capability: Fireflies.ai covers Automatic transcription, Vidyard covers Video recording.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fireflies.ai and Vidyard actually diverge.

Attributes where Fireflies.ai and Vidyard differ
AttributeFireflies.aiVidyard
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, Desktop, Chrome extensionWeb, Chrome extension
Founded20182011

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
  • Zoom

Only in Vidyard

  • Video recording
  • CRM integration
  • Video analytics
  • Email embedding
  • Chrome support
  • Firefox support
  • Edge 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 Vidyard
  • AI-powered meeting summaries in 100+ languagesnot Vidyard
  • Unlimited transcription and AI summaries on paid tiersnot Vidyard

Vidyard

No use cases recorded yet. See the Vidyard review.

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

Vidyard

  • Free plan limited to 5 video recordings per month and 15 AI videos per month
  • Advanced team analytics and integrations require Teams plan
  • Video Agent automation requires add-on purchase
  • No self-hosted option available

Pricing, plan by plan

Fireflies.ai

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fireflies.ai review.

Vidyard

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 15 AI videos per month
    • 5 video recordings per month
    • Basic editing
  • Starter$null/month
    • Unlimited video recording
    • Full analytics
    • Branded sharing pages
  • Teams$null/month
    • Everything in Starter
    • CRM integrations
    • Advanced team analytics
  • Enterprise$null/month
    • Unlimited integrations
    • SSO
    • Custom permissions

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 Vidyard if

  • You need video recording.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Chrome extension.
  • You also want crm integration.

Questions people ask

Is Fireflies.ai or Vidyard better?
Neither clearly leads. Fireflies.ai starts at Free and Vidyard at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fireflies.ai or Vidyard?
Fireflies.ai starts at Free and Vidyard at Free.
Does Fireflies.ai or Vidyard run on more platforms?
Fireflies.ai runs on Web, iOS, Android, Desktop, Chrome extension. Vidyard runs on Web, Chrome extension.
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 Vidyard is typically brought in for.
What can Fireflies.ai do that Vidyard cannot?
Fireflies.ai covers Automatic transcription, Meeting summaries, Action item extraction, Speaker identification. Vidyard covers Video recording, CRM integration, Video analytics, Email embedding.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Vidyard: Does Vidyard have a free plan?

Yes. Vidyard's free plan includes 15 AI videos per month, 5 video recording limit per month, basic video editing, and limited integrations.

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Vidyard: What integrations does Vidyard offer?

Vidyard integrates with 51+ platforms including Salesforce, HubSpot, Gmail, Outlook, LinkedIn, Slack, and Zapier for workflow automation.

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Vidyard: Can Vidyard videos show engagement analytics?

Yes. Vidyard tracks video engagement including watch time, who viewed the video, when they watched it, and click-through rates on CTAs.

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Vidyard: What is the Video Agent feature?

Video Agent uses AI avatars to automatically generate and send personalized videos at scale. You provide the message, and the AI creates a video in your likeness for mass outreach.

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Vidyard: Does Vidyard work with email platforms?

Yes. Vidyard integrates with Gmail and Outlook to let you record and send videos directly from your inbox, with engagement tracking syncing back to email.

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