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Timo and Fireflies compared
Fireflies suits teams that want a bot to join every calendar meeting, dialer integrations and a free plan. Timo suits individuals who want no bot at all, one $8 plan and to-dos scheduled on Google Calendar.
Checked 12 October 2026. Competitor details come from their own pages, linked below.
| How it records | No bot joins the call. Timo records on your own device. |
|---|---|
| Price | Then $8 a month for 100 hours of recording |
| Privacy | Notes are private unless you share them. Your content is not used to train AI models. |
Timo and Fireflies side by side
| Timo | Fireflies | |
|---|---|---|
| Free option | 30-day trial with no card; no permanent free tier | Free plan: unlimited transcription (with conditions on the page), limited AI summaries, 400 minutes of storage [1] |
| Paid individual plan | $8 a month for 100 hours of recording | Pro: $18 per seat per month billed monthly, or $10 billed annually [2] |
| How it captures | No bot. Records on your device: a browser tab's audio in desktop Chrome, Edge or Arc, or the microphone | A bot can be invited or join calendar meetings; the Chrome extension and desktop app capture without a bot [3] |
| Meetings it lists | Google Meet, Zoom and Teams in a browser tab; any meeting through the microphone; uploaded recordings | Zoom, Google Meet, Teams and more; in-person through the mobile app; calls from dialers such as Aircall and RingCentral [4] |
| Apps | Web, Chrome extension (Chrome Web Store), iPhone app (public TestFlight beta) | Web, desktop, iOS, Android, Chrome extension [5] |
| AI training statement | Your content is not used to train AI models | "Your data is never used for AI training or any purpose outside your direct business needs." [6] |
Fireflies's details are taken only from Fireflies's own pricing, product and security pages, linked under Sources, and were read on the date above. Prices are list prices in US dollars as shown; promotions are excluded. Products change, so check the source before deciding.
Where they differ most
Fireflies is built around a bot that can join your calendar meetings automatically, with bot-free options in its extension and desktop app. Timo only records on your device.
Fireflies lists dialer integrations for phone calls; Timo uses speaker mode, a computer or an upload.
Timo places accepted action items on your Google Calendar.
Is Timo the right fit?
Timo fits when
- You'd rather nothing joins your calls and recording stays on your device.
- You want action items turned into tasks and placed on Google Calendar.
- You work on your own and want one simple plan.
Look elsewhere when
- You need a bot that records meetings you don't attend; Fireflies lists that option.
- You need native desktop or Android apps today.
- You need team workspaces, CRM sync or admin controls.
Try it on your next meeting
No card required. Then $8 a month for 100 hours of recording.
Start your 30 free daysAlso: Add Timo to Chrome · Join the iPhone beta · All the facts
Questions
Can Fireflies record without a bot?
According to Fireflies' own pages, its Chrome extension and desktop app capture meetings without a bot. Timo never uses one.
Which is cheaper for one person?
Timo is $8 a month for 100 hours of recording after a 30-day trial. Fireflies Pro lists $18 per seat per month billed monthly or $10 billed annually, and it has a free plan.
Does Timo integrate with phone dialers?
No. For phone calls Timo uses speaker mode with a second device, a call on a computer, or an uploaded recording.
Sources
- Fireflies free plan: Fireflies pricing, checked 12 October 2026
- Fireflies Pro price: Fireflies pricing, checked 12 October 2026
- Fireflies bot and bot-free capture: Fireflies desktop, checked 12 October 2026
- Fireflies platforms, in-person and dialers: Fireflies home page, checked 12 October 2026
- Fireflies apps: Fireflies home page, checked 12 October 2026
- Fireflies training statement: Fireflies security, checked 12 October 2026