Remote Work · head to head
Fireflies.ai vs Grain
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; Grain no concurrent recording - only one meeting per account at a time
- They diverge on capability: Fireflies.ai covers Automatic transcription, Grain covers Auto-recording.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Fireflies.ai and Grain actually diverge.
| Attribute | Fireflies.ai | Grain |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Desktop, Chrome extension | Web, Chrome Extension, Desktop Audio Capture |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Remote Work), founded (2018).
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 Grain
- Auto-recording
- AI highlights
- Video clips
- Transcription
- Notion
- Browser-extension support
Both cover
- Zoom
- Google Meet
- Slack
- 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 Grain
- AI-powered meeting summaries in 100+ languagesnot Grain
- Unlimited transcription and AI summaries on paid tiersnot Grain
Grain
- ai tools managementnot Fireflies.ai
- Workflow automationnot Fireflies.ai
- Reportingnot 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
Grain
- No concurrent recording - only one meeting per account at a time
- No automatic slide capture for presentations
- Limited video demo context - audio-focused with poor video file support
- Cannot record in-person meetings
- No native mobile app
- Limited admin controls for company-wide automatic recording
- Free plan limited to 20 recordings if using personal email
- No automatic file uploads on free tier
- Lacks advanced sales analytics features of enterprise competitors
- Limited CRM integration compared to higher-end platforms
Pricing, plan by plan
Fireflies.ai
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Fireflies.ai review.
Grain
Free- Free ForeverFree
- Unlimited meetings up to 45 minutes each
- AI transcription and notes
- 90-day history
- Starter$15/month
- Unlimited meeting length
- Unlimited AI highlights
- Video clip creation
- Business$33/month
- All Starter features
- Advanced team coaching
- Deeper analytics
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 Grain if
- You need auto-recording.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Chrome Extension, Desktop Audio Capture.
- You also want ai highlights.
Questions people ask
- Is Fireflies.ai or Grain better?
- Neither clearly leads. Fireflies.ai starts at Free and Grain at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Fireflies.ai or Grain?
- Fireflies.ai starts at Free and Grain at Free.
- Does Fireflies.ai or Grain run on more platforms?
- Fireflies.ai runs on Web, iOS, Android, Desktop, Chrome extension. Grain runs on Web, Chrome Extension, Desktop Audio Capture.
- 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 Grain is typically brought in for.
- What can Fireflies.ai do that Grain cannot?
- Fireflies.ai covers Automatic transcription, Meeting summaries, Action item extraction, Speaker identification. Grain covers Auto-recording, AI highlights, Video clips, Transcription. Both handle Zoom, Google Meet, Slack, 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.
SourceGrain: Is Grain free?
Grain offers a Free Forever plan with unlimited meetings up to 45 minutes each and 90-day history. Paid plans start at $15/month per user for unlimited meeting length and advanced AI features.
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).
SourceGrain: Does Grain require a bot in meetings?
No. Grain uses bot-less transcription to capture meeting audio without requiring a bot participant, though video recording requires bot participation if you want recording visible.
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.
SourceGrain: What platforms does Grain work with?
Grain integrates with Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and supports desktop audio capture. It exports to Claude, ChatGPT, Slack, and CRM platforms like HubSpot and Salesforce.
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.
SourceGrain: Can Grain record multiple meetings at once?
No. Grain does not support concurrent meeting recordings, meaning only one meeting per account can be recorded at a time.
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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