IronMemo vs Fireflies: Transcription & Summaries Always Free
Fireflies meters core AI behind a credit system - 20 credits on Free, 50 on Business. IronMemo keeps transcription, summaries and action items unlimited and free on every plan; credits cover only chatting with your meetings.
Fireflies: Core AI Behind Credits
- Free: 3 AI credits/month
- Pro ($10/mo): 20 credits
- Business ($19/mo): 50 credits
- Enterprise ($39/mo): 50 credits
- Extra credits: purchased separately
- Credits reset monthly - use or lose
IronMemo: Credits Only for AI Chat
- Free: unlimited transcription + 5 chat credits/mo
- Standard ($9/mo): 5 chat credits/mo, 2× cheaper top-ups
- Business ($29/mo): shared 30 chat credits/mo
- Enterprise: custom shared credit pool
- Transcription, summaries & action items always free
- 1 credit = $1, included pool refreshes monthly
Fireflies pricing and credit limits confirmed on their pricing page as of May 2026.
Where Fireflies is Strong
- 100+ languages (vs IronMemo's 30+) - though accuracy per language matters more than count
- Mature Trust Center with BYOS (Bring Your Own Storage) option
- Named AI chatbot (Ask Fred) for meeting search
We believe accuracy per language matters more than language count. Verify yourself: Compare accuracy free →
| Feature | IronMemo | Fireflies |
|---|---|---|
| Languages supported | 30+ | 100+ |
| Non-English accuracy | 3x better (WER) | Standard |
| AI model selection | Best per language | Single model |
| What credits cover | AI chat only (5–30/mo incl.) | Core AI (20-50/month) |
| Free to try | ||
| Entry paid plan | $9/mo (Standard) | $10/user/mo |
| Enterprise | Custom | $39/mo (no annual) |
| BYOS (Bring Your Own Storage) | ||
| Trust Center | GDPR, SOC2 (in progress) | SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA, FERPA |
Why teams choose IronMemo
Automatic model selection
IronMemo selects the best AI model for each language automatically. Fireflies uses one model for all - great for English, less accurate for everything else.
Try it free
Create a free account and see results instantly. The free plan needs no credit card. Fireflies makes you pay before you get the full experience.
Multilingual by design
IronMemo was built for multilingual teams from day one. Not an addon, not a translation layer - core architecture.
Numbers, Not Marketing
We publish our accuracy benchmarks for every language. Verify our claims yourself.
| Language | IronMemo WER | Industry Avg | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 4.2% | 5.1% | 1.2x |
| Spanish | 6.8% | 15.2% | 2.2x |
| Russian | 7.1% | 22.4% | 3.2x |
| Japanese | 8.9% | 24.7% | 2.8x |
| Arabic | 11.1% | 30.2% | 2.7x |
Easy to switch
Export your data
Download your recordings and transcripts from Fireflies.
Import to IronMemo
One-click import. Your meeting history preserved.
Start your next meeting
Connect your calendar and let IronMemo handle the rest.
Frequently asked questions
Is IronMemo really free?
Yes. Unlimited transcription, summaries, and action items, plus 5 AI chat credits per month. No credit card required, no trial period.
Can I import my existing data?
Yes. One-click import from most meeting tools. Your meeting history, transcripts, and notes are preserved.
How does transcription accuracy compare?
IronMemo auto-selects the best AI model for each language. This gives 3x better accuracy for non-English content compared to tools that use one model for everything.
Ready to Switch?
Our team handles the complete migration at no cost. We transfer your recordings, transcripts, and settings. Everything works exactly as you had it.
Teams that switch to IronMemo report 3x better non-English accuracy and 80% less post-meeting admin.
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