Compare · Prices checked October 21, 2026
Granola vs Fireflies.ai (2026)
Published starting prices: Granola, Free; Business $14/user/mo. Fireflies.ai, Free; Pro $18/seat/mo. Side-by-side public pricing, what each does, real use cases and who each suits, all from our listings with sources. We haven't tested either hands-on.
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MeetingsFree tier
Granola
An AI notepad for meetings: it transcribes from your computer's audio without a bot and improves the notes you type.
Per seatFree; Business $14/user/mo
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MeetingsFree tier
Fireflies.ai
An AI meeting assistant that records, transcribes and summarises calls and pushes notes to CRMs and other apps.
Per seatFree; Pro $18/seat/mo
Quick answer
- Cheaper: Comparing the lowest listed monthly plans: Granola Business: $14/user/mo, and Fireflies.ai Pro: $18/seat/mo ($10 billed yearly). Granola lists the lower one. Granola and Fireflies.ai also have a free plan. Plans differ in what they include, and some are per seat or billed yearly, so compare the plan details. Checked October 21, 2026.
- Free plans: Granola: yes. Its Basic plan is $0/user/mo, checked October 21, 2026. Fireflies.ai: yes. Its Free plan is $0, checked October 21, 2026.
Pricing side by side
| Item |  Granola |  Fireflies.ai |
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| Starting price | Free; Business $14/user/mo | Free; Pro $18/seat/mo |
| Pricing model | Per seat | Per seat |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
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| Pricing note | not published | not published |
| Checked | October 21, 2026 | October 21, 2026 |
| Source | Vendor pricing page | Vendor pricing page |
Copied from each vendor's public pricing page on the date shown. "not published" means the vendor doesn't publish it; we don't guess. Prices change; confirm with the vendor.
Features and details from our listings
| Item | Granola | Fireflies.ai |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | An AI notepad for meetings: it transcribes from your computer's audio without a bot and improves the notes you type. | An AI meeting assistant that records, transcribes and summarises calls and pushes notes to CRMs and other apps. |
| Made by | Granola | Fireflies.ai |
| Listed under | Meeting notes agents | Meeting notes agents |
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| Verified public use cases | 0 | 0 |
Use cases
Granola
We haven't found a verified public use case for Granola yet.
Fireflies.ai
We haven't found a verified public use case for Fireflies.ai yet.
Use cases are summarised in our own words from the linked public post; vendor case studies are labelled. All use cases.
Who each is best for
- Per seatFree plan
Granola is best for
- Teams that need to: Take better meeting notes without a bot; Turn notes into follow-ups.
- Budget: starts at Free; Business $14/user/mo (per seat, free plan available).
- Per seatFree plan
Fireflies.ai is best for
- Teams that need to: Record and summarise calls; Send notes to your CRM.
- Budget: starts at Free; Pro $18/seat/mo (per seat, free plan available).
From our listing data (jobs, public pricing); not a hands-on test. Full details: Granola · Fireflies.ai.
FAQ
Which is cheaper, Granola or Fireflies.ai?
Comparing the lowest listed monthly plans: Granola Business: $14/user/mo, and Fireflies.ai Pro: $18/seat/mo ($10 billed yearly). Granola lists the lower one. Granola and Fireflies.ai also have a free plan. Plans differ in what they include, and some are per seat or billed yearly, so compare the plan details. Checked October 21, 2026.
Is Granola free? Is Fireflies.ai free?
Granola: yes. Its Basic plan is $0/user/mo, checked October 21, 2026. Fireflies.ai: yes. Its Free plan is $0, checked October 21, 2026.
How much does Granola cost?
Granola lists Basic: $0/user/mo; Business: $14/user/mo; Enterprise: $35/user/mo. Its lowest listed monthly plan is Business: $14/user/mo. Checked October 21, 2026 on the vendor's pricing page.
How much does Fireflies.ai cost?
Fireflies.ai lists Free: $0; Pro: $18/seat/mo ($10 billed yearly); Business: $29/seat/mo ($19 billed yearly); Enterprise: $39/seat/mo (yearly only). Its lowest listed monthly plan is Pro: $18/seat/mo ($10 billed yearly). Checked October 21, 2026 on the vendor's pricing page.
Did AITeamGuide test them?
Not hands-on. This comparison is built from each vendor's public pricing page (with the date we checked it), published product information and credited public use cases.
Can a vendor pay to win this comparison?
No. Nothing here is paid. Paid placements on AITeamGuide are always labelled "Sponsored" or "Featured" and never change a comparison or ranking.
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