Fireflies vs tl;dv
Fireflies starts at $10/user and tl;dv at $18/user on annual billing — but minute caps, seat rules and history limits decide the real bill. See it costed below.
Costed for three teams
| Team shape | Fireflies | tl;dv | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo · 8 meetings/wk · 45 min | $10/mo Pro | $18/mo Pro | Fireflies |
| Solo · 8 meetings/wk · 45 min (monthly billing) | $18/mo Pro | $29/mo Pro | Fireflies |
| Small team · 5 people · 10 meetings/wk · 30 min | $50/mo Pro | $90/mo Pro | Fireflies |
| Small team · 5 people · 10 meetings/wk · 30 min (monthly billing) | $90/mo Pro | $145/mo Pro | Fireflies |
| Sales team · 12 reps · 15 calls/wk · 45 min | $120/mo Pro | $216/mo Pro | Fireflies |
| Sales team · 12 reps · 15 calls/wk · 45 min (monthly billing) | $216/mo Pro | $348/mo Pro | Fireflies |
At a glance
| Feature | Fireflies | tl;dv |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing unit | Per seat | Per seat |
| Watch out for | Free has a 400-minute storage cap for the whole team — fine for a trial, not for daily use. | The free plan’s AI-notes allowance is 10 meetings; the page does not say whether it resets monthly. |
| Cheapest paid (annual) | $10/user | $18/user |
| Cheapest paid (monthly) | $18/user | $29/user |
| Entry plan includes | Pro: per seat · unlimited meetings | Pro: per seat · unlimited meetings |
| Forever free | Yes | Yes |
| Trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Add-ons | No add-ons priced on the plan cards. | No priced add-ons on the plan cards. |
All plans
Fireflies
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | per seat · 400 min team storage |
| Pro | $18 | $10 | per seat · unlimited meetings |
| Business | $29 | $19 | per seat · unlimited meetings |
| Enterprise | — | $39 | per seat · unlimited meetings |
tl;dv
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | per seat · 10 AI-noted meetings (period Not listed) |
| Pro | $29 | $18 | per seat · unlimited meetings |
| Business | $39 | $29 | per seat · unlimited meetings |
| Enterprise | — | — | per seat · unlimited meetings |
Gotchas
Fireflies
- Free has a 400-minute storage cap for the whole team — fine for a trial, not for daily use.
- Pro storage is 8,000 minutes per seat; Business removes the cap.
- Monthly billing costs 80% more than annual on Pro ($18 vs $10).
tl;dv
- The free plan’s AI-notes allowance is 10 meetings; the page does not say whether it resets monthly.
- Monthly Pro is $29 vs $18 annual — “up to 40% off” for annual.
FAQ
Is Fireflies cheaper than tl;dv?
For 5 people, 10 meetings/week, 30 min each, annual billing with full meeting history: Fireflies $50/mo on Pro vs tl;dv $90/mo on Pro. The answer changes with minute caps and seat limits — use the calculator on the AI meeting notes hub for your exact team.
Do Fireflies and tl;dv have free plans?
Fireflies: Free: unlimited transcription, limited AI summaries, 400 minutes of storage per team. tl;dv: Free forever: unlimited video recordings and transcription; AI features include 10 meetings with AI notes and 10 Ask AI queries (period Not listed).
Which limits matter most when comparing note-takers?
Monthly transcription minutes, AI-noted meeting counts, maximum meeting length, seat minimums/maximums and how long history is kept. Our calculator checks every one of them against the official plan cards.