GoatNote vs Fireflies.ai
CRM-Integrated Meeting Intelligence meets privacy-first on-device transcription. Here's how they compare.
What We Genuinely Love About Fireflies.ai
Fireflies.ai built a powerhouse conversation intelligence platform specifically for sales teams and business workflows. Their CRM integrations genuinely solve enterprise pain points that transcription-only tools cannot address. Super Summaries with action items and comprehensive analytics provide value that goes far beyond simple transcription.
- ✓Powerful CRM integrations (Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive)
- ✓Comprehensive conversation intelligence and analytics
- ✓Super Summaries with action items, keywords, and meeting outlines
- ✓Speaker talk-time analytics and sentiment analysis
- ✓69+ languages supported with custom vocabulary
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Fireflies.ai | GoatNote Plus | GoatNote Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | $10/mo Pro, $19/mo Business | $9.99/mo | $19.99/mo |
| Transcription | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Privacy | Cloud + Bot | On-device, no bot | On-device, no bot |
| CRM Integration | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Team Analytics | Advanced (Business tier) | ✗ | ✗ |
| Video Recording | Business tier | ✗ | ✗ |
| Real-time Q&A | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bot Visibility | Visible to all | No bot | No bot |
Where GoatNote Takes a Different Approach
Privacy & Bot Concerns
Bot ("Fred") visibly joins all meetings. Many organizations block Fireflies bots due to uninvited attendance.
Accuracy & Reliability
Multi-speaker identification not consistently reliable. Transcripts take 10-15 minutes to generate after calls.
Use Case Focus
Built for sales teams with 10+ meetings/month. CRM-heavy workflows may be overkill for individuals.
GoatNote's Philosophy
We chose to focus on individual users who value privacy over team analytics. Fireflies chose cloud processing and bot attendance to enable CRM auto-sync and conversation intelligence. Different architectures for different audiences.
Which Should You Choose?
When to Choose Fireflies.ai
- →Sales teams needing CRM auto-sync (Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive)
- →Organizations requiring conversation intelligence and team analytics
- →Businesses with 10+ meetings/month needing post-meeting insights
- →Teams comfortable with bot attendance and cloud data processing
When GoatNote Shines
- ✓Individual users who don't need CRM complexity
- ✓Privacy-first environments (academic research, therapy, legal, medical)
- ✓Budget-conscious users ($9.99/month Plus tier cheaper than Fireflies Pro)
- ✓Bot-averse contexts (client meetings, sensitive discussions)
Pricing Breakdown
Fireflies.ai
Free
$0 - Limited
Pro
$10/month - Unlimited
Business
$19/month - Unlimited
- • Video recording
- • Team analytics
- • Advanced admin controls
GoatNote
Free
$0 - Unlimited transcription
10 AI credits/month
Plus
$9.99/month (or $79.99/year) - Unlimited transcription
200 AI credits/month
Pro
$19.99/month (or $99.99/year) - Unlimited transcription
Unlimited AI credits
Frequently Asked Questions
Does GoatNote integrate with Salesforce like Fireflies?
No, we're individual-focused and don't offer CRM integrations. Fireflies is genuinely better for sales teams who live in Salesforce/HubSpot.
Is GoatNote more private than Fireflies.ai?
Yes. GoatNote uses 100% on-device transcription with no bot attendance. Fireflies sends a bot to meetings and processes data in cloud servers.
Can I use GoatNote without a bot joining my meetings?
Yes! GoatNote has no bot. You record directly on your device. Many organizations block Fireflies bots due to privacy concerns.
Which is cheaper: Fireflies or GoatNote?
GoatNote Plus ($9.99/month) is slightly cheaper than Fireflies Pro ($10/month), with the advantage of complete privacy and no bot attendance.
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