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The best Fireflies alternatives in 2026
Fireflies is a capable meeting assistant, but it works by sending a bot to join your call, which is the exact thing many people want to avoid. The common reasons to switch: no uninvited bot, recording in-person conversations, privacy, and pricing that is not per-seat. Here are the best options.
Why people switch from Fireflies
- The bot shows up uninvited. A meeting assistant joining the call can be awkward or embarrassing, and it announces to everyone that the meeting is being recorded by a third party.
- It is online-only. No help for a conversation happening in the room.
- Per-seat pricing and lock-in, including sign-in restrictions some users dislike.
- Privacy. People want control over where meeting data goes and whether it trains a model.
The best alternatives
Attesta — best for in-person, no bot
Records on your own iPhone with an audible consent tone, no bot joining anything. You get a speaker-labeled transcript plus a summary, action items, and decisions. It never trains AI on your audio, you own the recording, and it is pay-per-minute instead of per-seat. Built for the conversation in the room. (Disclosure: this is our app.)
Granola — best for desktop meeting notes without a bot
Listens on your Mac during an online meeting and writes the notes, without sending a bot into the call. A favorite of founders and consultants.
Otter — best if you still want online-meeting coverage
Does live transcription and notes for Zoom and Teams. Per-seat subscription; check its data-training terms.
Quick comparison
| Tool | Best for | Bot joins call | In-person | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attesta | In-person, on your phone | No bot | Yes | Pay-per-minute |
| Fireflies | Online team meetings | Yes | No | Per-seat sub |
| Granola | Desktop meeting notes | No bot | Limited | Per-seat sub |
| Otter | Online meetings | Optional | Limited | Per-seat sub |
No bot, no per-seat lock-in. Record the conversation in the room and get the transcript plus the minutes.
Download on theApp StoreFrequently asked questions
Is there a Fireflies alternative without a bot?
Yes. Attesta records on your own device with no bot, and Granola listens on your desktop without joining the call. Both avoid the uninvited-participant problem.
What is the best Fireflies alternative for in-person meetings?
Fireflies is built for online calls. Attesta is phone-first: put it on the table, tap record, and get a transcript plus summary and action items with an audible consent tone.
Is Fireflies a privacy concern?
Some people dislike a bot auto-joining and how meeting data is handled. If that is your concern, choose a tool that records on your own device and does not train AI on your data. Attesta does both, and you own your recordings.