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Indie alternatives to Fireflies
5 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Fireflies does, 5 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fathom AI Notetaker | Free plan | – | – | Web |
| Granola | Free plan | – | – | Mac, Windows, iOS |
| Otter.ai | Free plan | – | – | Web, iOS, Android |
| Read AI | Free plan | – | – | Web |
| tl;dv | Free plan | – | – | Web, Browser extension |
The alternatives
1. Fathom AI Notetaker
AI notetaker for Zoom, Google Meet and Teams
An AI meeting assistant that records, transcribes and summarizes video calls and highlights action items.
Free plan · Web · Website ↗
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Fireflies?
Yes. 5 of the 5 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: Fathom AI Notetaker, Granola, Otter.ai, Read AI and 1 more.
Which Fireflies alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?
On Mac: Granola. On Windows: Granola. On iPhone and iPad: Granola and Otter.ai. On Android: Otter.ai. On the web: Fathom AI Notetaker, Otter.ai, Read AI and 1 more. As a browser extension: tl;dv.
What makes these alternatives to Fireflies “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Fireflies.
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