Fireflies vs Otter vs Tactiq (2026): AI meeting note-takers compared
By BLAZE · Updated 31 October 2026
All three transcribe Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams meetings. They differ in free limits, price and whether a bot joins your call.
Comparison table
| Feature | Fireflies | Otter | Tactiq |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | $0: unlimited transcription*, limited AI summaries, 400 mins storage, 20 AI credits | Basic free: 300 monthly transcription minutes, 3 lifetime file imports | Free: 10 transcripts/month, 5 AI credits/month |
| Paid plans (31 Oct 2026) | Pro, Business, Enterprise. Annual saves up to 44%. Not verified: per-seat prices | Pro $16.99/user/mo monthly ($8.33 annual); Business $30/user/mo monthly ($24 annual) | Pro $8/user/mo; Team $16.67; Business $29.17 (all billed annually) |
| Bot-free option | Chrome extension recording without the bot | Bot joins meetings to take notes | Bot-free Chrome extension |
| Platforms | Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, 10+ | Zoom, Teams, Google Meet; iOS/Android | Google Meet, Zoom, Teams |
| Security | SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, HIPAA (Enterprise) | HIPAA add-on on Enterprise; SSO for 100+ users | SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, ISO 27001, HIPAA |
| Notable | AskFred assistant, conversation intelligence | Salesforce/HubSpot sync on Pro; student 20% off | Uses OpenAI enterprise API; edu pricing |
| Deal | Check current price | Check current price | Check current price |
Who each is for
Fireflies
Teams that want generous free transcription and analytics.
Otter
People who want mobile apps, live transcription and CRM sync.
Tactiq
Anyone who doesn't want a bot in the call, at the lowest paid price ($8/mo annual).
BLAZE verdict
Cheapest paid: Tactiq Pro at $8/user/month billed annually. Best free tier for heavy users: Fireflies (unlimited transcription*, subject to storage limits). Best for mobile and live captions: Otter. If a visible bot is a problem for your clients, choose Tactiq or Fireflies' Chrome extension.
FAQ
Which works without a bot?
Tactiq, and Fireflies through its Chrome extension.
Does Otter take PayPal?
Not yet, according to Otter's pricing FAQ.
Do free plans include AI summaries?
Yes, with limits: Fireflies 20 credits, Tactiq 5 a month, Otter 20 AI Chat queries.
Sources
All facts come from these official pages, read on 31 Oct 2026. Anything we couldn't confirm is marked "Not verified".
- https://fireflies.ai/pricing – Fireflies plans (free plan details captured 31 Oct 2026)
- https://otter.ai/pricing – Otter plans and FAQ
- https://tactiq.io/pricing – Tactiq plans and FAQ
© 2026 BLAZE