Fireflies vs Otter (2026): price, team limits and SSO
Per seat, Otter Pro ($8.33) looks cheaper than Fireflies Pro ($10). But Otter Pro allows at most 5 users in a workspace. For a team of 6 or more, the real comparison is Fireflies Pro vs Otter Business, and the numbers flip.
Prices and limits come from the vendor pages linked on this page, checked Oct 21, 2026. We have not tested these tools hands-on; “Unknown” means we couldn't verify it. Vendors change pricing often, so confirm before you buy.
Quick answer
- 1–5 people: Otter Pro is cheaper: 5 × $8.33 = $41.65/mo vs Fireflies Pro $50 (annual billing).
- 6–25 people: Otter needs Business ($19.99). 10 people: Otter $199.90/mo vs Fireflies Pro $100/mo. Try Fireflies →
- Over 25 people: Otter needs Enterprise (quote). Fireflies Pro has no team cap listed.
- SSO: Fireflies Enterprise is $39/seat with SSO; Otter's SSO needs a 100-user minimum license.
- Quality (decisions, owners, accuracy): we haven't tested either yet.
Cost by team size
| Team size | Fireflies Pro, annual | Otter, annual (cheapest plan that fits) | Fireflies Pro, monthly | Otter, monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 people | $30 | $24.99 Pro | $54 | $50.97 Pro |
| 5 people | $50 | $41.65 Pro | $90 | $84.95 Pro |
| 10 people | $100 | $199.90 Business | $180 | $300 Business |
| 25 people | $250 | $499.75 Business | $450 | $750 Business |
Otter: Pro for up to 5 users, Business for up to 25 (vendor pricing page). Fireflies Business ($19) and Otter Business ($19.99) are within $1 per seat if you need Fireflies' team analytics.
Side by side
| Fireflies.ai | Otter.ai | |
|---|---|---|
| Paid plans (per seat / mo, annual / monthly) | Pro $10 / $18 · Business $19 / $29 · Enterprise $39 (annual only) | Pro $8.33 / $16.99 · Business $19.99 / $30 · Enterprise: quote |
| Team size limits | None listed; volume discounts above 50 members | Pro: max 5 users. Business: max 25. Enterprise: unlimited |
| Free plan | 3 transcriptions by default, unlimited with Auto-join; 20 one-time AI credits; 400 min storage | 300 transcription minutes per user per month; 25 most recent conversations; max 5 members |
| Meeting length | Free: up to 2 hours per meeting; paid: Unknown | Pro: up to 90 min per meeting; Business: up to 4 hours |
| SSO / SCIM | Enterprise ($39/seat, annual) | Enterprise, minimum 100-user license |
| Platforms | Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Webex and more; Chrome extension without a bot | Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet |
| Integrations | App & CRM integrations on paid tiers; Zapier from Pro | Pro lists Salesforce, HubSpot, Zapier (asterisked on vendor page) |
| Security (vendor claims) | SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, HIPAA | HIPAA add-on on Enterprise |
| Source | source · Enterprise · Free | source |
| Try Fireflies → | Otter pricing → |
Pick Fireflies if…
- Your team is 6+ people and you don't want to pay Business-tier prices for basic transcription.
- You meet on Webex as well as Zoom, Meet and Teams, or want a Chrome-extension recorder with no bot.
- You need SSO without a 100-seat commitment ($39/seat Enterprise).
Pick Otter if…
- You're 5 people or fewer and want the lowest per-seat price ($8.33 annual).
- Otter's 300 free minutes per user per month cover your meetings.
Need more options? See Otter.ai alternatives for teams or the four-way Fireflies vs Otter vs Fathom vs Granola.
Get your team's exact number
Team size, annual or monthly billing, SSO or not. Every tool's bill, sorted.
FAQ
Is Fireflies or Otter cheaper?
For 1–5 people, Otter Pro is cheaper ($8.33 vs $10 per seat on annual billing). Otter Pro allows a maximum of 5 users, so for 6–25 people Otter Business at $19.99 per seat costs about twice Fireflies Pro at $10. Checked Oct 21, 2026.
How many users can be on Otter Pro?
Otter's pricing page lists a maximum of 5 billed users per workspace on Pro and 25 on Business; Enterprise is unlimited.
Which has a better free plan, Fireflies or Otter?
They limit different things. Otter Basic gives 300 transcription minutes per user per month and keeps your 25 most recent conversations. Fireflies Free gives 3 transcriptions by default, unlimited with Auto-join on, but AI summaries use 20 one-time AI credits.
Do Fireflies and Otter have SSO?
Both only on Enterprise. Fireflies Enterprise is $39 per seat per month billed annually. Otter's pricing page says SSO and SCIM require a minimum 100-user license.
Do Fireflies and Otter work with Microsoft Teams?
Yes. Both list Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams. Fireflies also lists Webex and a Chrome extension that records without a bot.