Software · head to head
Vidyard vs Fireflies.ai
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Vidyard free plan limited to 5 video recordings per month and 15 AI videos per month; Fireflies.ai video recording limits by tier: Free tier has 2 hours, Pro tier 2 hours, Business tier 3 hours, Enterprise tier 4 hours
- They diverge on capability: Vidyard covers Video recording, Fireflies.ai covers Automatic transcription.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Vidyard and Fireflies.ai actually diverge.
| Attribute | Vidyard | Fireflies.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | freemium |
| Platforms | Web, Chrome extension | Web, iOS, Android, Desktop, Chrome extension |
| Founded | 2011 | 2018 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Vidyard
- Video recording
- CRM integration
- Video analytics
- Email embedding
- Chrome support
- Firefox support
- Edge support
Only in Fireflies.ai
- Automatic transcription
- Meeting summaries
- Action item extraction
- Speaker identification
- Search functionality
- Team sharing
- Integration APIs
- Zoom
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Vidyard
No use cases recorded yet. See the Vidyard review.
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
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
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
Pricing, plan by plan
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
Fireflies.ai
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Fireflies.ai review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Vidyard if
- You need video recording.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Chrome extension.
- You also want crm integration.
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.
Questions people ask
- Is Vidyard or Fireflies.ai better?
- Neither clearly leads. Vidyard starts at Free and Fireflies.ai at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Vidyard or Fireflies.ai?
- Vidyard starts at Free and Fireflies.ai at Free.
- Does Vidyard or Fireflies.ai run on more platforms?
- Vidyard runs on Web, Chrome extension. Fireflies.ai runs on Web, iOS, Android, Desktop, Chrome extension.
- Can I use Vidyard for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What can Vidyard do that Fireflies.ai cannot?
- Vidyard covers Video recording, CRM integration, Video analytics, Email embedding. Fireflies.ai covers Automatic transcription, Meeting summaries, Action item extraction, Speaker identification.
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.
SourceVidyard: What integrations does Vidyard offer?
Vidyard integrates with 51+ platforms including Salesforce, HubSpot, Gmail, Outlook, LinkedIn, Slack, and Zapier for workflow automation.
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.
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.
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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