Remote Work · head to head
Fireflies.ai vs Vidyard
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.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Fireflies.ai and Vidyard actually diverge.
| Attribute | Fireflies.ai | Vidyard |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Desktop, Chrome extension | Web, Chrome extension |
| Founded | 2018 | 2011 |
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
- Breaking through crowded inboxes with personalized prospect videosnot Fireflies.ai
- Automating personalized outreach sequences using AI avatarsnot Fireflies.ai
- Tracking when prospects view and engage with sales videosnot Fireflies.ai
- Integrating video engagement signals into Salesforce and HubSpotnot 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
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
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Fireflies.ai review.
Vidyard
Free- FreeFree
- 15 AI videos per month
- 5 video recordings per month
- Basic editing
- Starter$undefined/month
- Unlimited video recording
- Full analytics
- Branded sharing pages
- Teams$undefined/month
- Everything in Starter
- CRM integrations
- Advanced team analytics
- Enterprise$undefined/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
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.
SourceVidyard: 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.
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).
SourceVidyard: What integrations does Vidyard offer?
Vidyard integrates with 51+ platforms including Salesforce, HubSpot, Gmail, Outlook, LinkedIn, Slack, and Zapier for workflow automation.
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.
SourceVidyard: 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.
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.
SourceVidyard: 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.
SourceFireflies.ai: What discount does annual billing provide on Fireflies?
Annual billing saves up to 44% compared to monthly pricing across all paid tiers.
SourceVidyard: 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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