Fireflies.ai vs Avoma
Short version: Fireflies.ai is the better fit for teams that want cheap, reliable AI notes and transcripts across meetings, while Avoma is built for SMB and mid-market teams that want notes plus conversation intelligence affordably.
Fireflies.ai
AI notetaker for every meeting
Free plan
Free plan; paid from ~$10/seat/mo, AI features on higher tiers
Avoma
AI meeting assistant + conversation intelligence
Free plan
Free plan; paid from ~$19/seat/mo, conversation intel higher up
At a glance
| Spec | Fireflies.ai | Avoma |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Budget tier | Budget-friendly | Budget-friendly |
| Complexity | Beginner-friendly | Beginner-friendly |
| Primary category | Conversation Intelligence | Conversation Intelligence |
| Integrations | 60+ | 40+ |
| Founded | 2016 | 2017 |
Feature comparison
Fireflies.ai offers 9 of 11 tracked conversation intelligence features; Avoma offers 10.
| Feature | Fireflies.ai | Avoma |
|---|---|---|
| Call & meeting recording | ||
| Transcription | ||
| AI summaries & notes | ||
| Talk-time & topic analytics | ||
| Deal & pipeline intelligence | ||
| Coaching & scorecards | ||
| Auto CRM sync | ||
| Multi-language support | ||
| Free plan | ||
| API & webhooks | ||
| Priority / 24-7 support |
Fireflies.ai
Pros
- Generous free tier and very low paid pricing
- Accurate transcripts, summaries, and search
- Works across Zoom, Meet, Teams, and dialers
Cons
- Lighter deal/pipeline intelligence than Gong
- Coaching and analytics are basic
- AI credit limits on lower tiers
Avoma
Pros
- Notes, transcription, and conversation intel in one
- Affordable tiers with a free plan
- Scheduling and agenda templates included
Cons
- Deal intelligence lighter than Gong
- Feature breadth can feel busy
- Best value on mid tiers
Which should you choose?
Choose Fireflies.ai if…
- you want generous free tier and very low paid pricing
- you want accurate transcripts, summaries, and search
- you want works across Zoom, Meet, Teams, and dialers
Choose Avoma if…
- you want notes, transcription, and conversation intel in one
- you want affordable tiers with a free plan
- you want scheduling and agenda templates included
The verdict
Both are solid conversation intelligence tools. The best choice comes down to fit: Fireflies.ai for teams that want cheap, reliable AI notes and transcripts across meetings, and Avoma for SMB and mid-market teams that want notes plus conversation intelligence affordably.
Browse all tools →Frequently asked questions
Is Fireflies.ai or Avoma cheaper?
Fireflies.ai and Avoma sit in a similar price range (Free plan and Free plan), so the decision usually comes down to features and fit rather than price.
Which is better, Fireflies.ai or Avoma?
Neither is strictly better, they're built for different priorities. Fireflies.ai is the stronger pick for teams that want cheap, reliable AI notes and transcripts across meetings, while Avoma suits SMB and mid-market teams that want notes plus conversation intelligence affordably.
What's the main difference between Fireflies.ai and Avoma?
Fireflies.ai is beginner-friendly and budget-friendly, while Avoma is beginner-friendly and budget-friendly. On tracked conversation intelligence features, Fireflies.ai covers 9 and Avoma covers 10.