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Fireflies vs Notta
Fireflies and Notta score within 0.2 of each other, so the decision comes down to fit rather than quality.
| Criterion | FirefliesLimited | NottaLimited |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Capability45% of composite | 3.4 | 3.8— higher score for Notta |
| Publisher fit40% of composite | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Total cost of ownership15% of composite | 4.5— higher score for Fireflies | 3.5 |
| Best for | Small, Mid-Market | Small, Mid-Market |
| Pricing | Free tier available; Pro plan at $10/user/mo, Business plan at $19/user/mo (billed annually), and Enterprise at $39/user/mo. | Free tier; Premium JPY 1,185/month. (vendor pricing page, verified 2026-08-06) |
Fireflies
- Specialized in business meeting transcription
- AI search feature for specific words and topic filtering
- Conversation Intelligence with post-meeting notes, talk time, and sentiment analysis
- Only 7 languages supported — less than many competitors
- Post-meeting notes feature locked behind Business tier ($29/month)
- Free tier has limited transcription
Notta
- Fast transcription: 1 hour of audio in 5 minutes
- High organizational control with IP-based access restriction and external sharing limits
- Screen recording capture alongside transcription
- Japanese-centric website with some content only in Japanese on English site
- Pricing listed in Japanese yen, inconvenient for western customers
- Navigation can be tricky for non-Japanese speakers
Common questions
Is Fireflies or Notta better?
Fireflies and Notta score within 0.2 of each other, so the decision comes down to fit rather than quality. Fireflies scores 2.6/5 and Notta scores 2.6/5 on Benchmark Grid's independent assessment. Scores are set editorially by SODP against published criteria and cannot be purchased.
Which is cheaper, Fireflies or Notta?
On total cost of ownership — which covers pricing transparency, entry cost, implementation, hidden-fee risk and ongoing cost — Fireflies scores 4.5/5 and Notta scores 3.5/5. A higher score means better value, not a lower sticker price.
How are these scores calculated?
Each tool is assessed across 12 criteria grouped into Capability (45% of the composite), Publisher Fit (40%) and Total Cost of Ownership (15%). Assessment is carried out by SODP's editorial team against a published methodology. Vendors cannot pay for inclusion, scores or rankings.
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