IronMemo vs Fireflies: one credit is one minute
IronMemo prices a credit as a minute of meeting, with the summary and action items included, so what you spend is what you actually processed.
| Feature | IronMemo | Fireflies |
|---|---|---|
| How it records | Chrome extension (no bot in meeting) | Fred bot joins the call as a participant |
| Free plan | 150 credits once, about 2.5 h | Unlimited transcription, 400 min storage/team, 20 AI credits (one-time) |
| Entry paid plan | From $9/mo | $10/seat/mo annual · $18/seat/mo monthly (Pro) |
| Annual discount | 20% | 44% Pro · 34% Business |
| Enterprise | Custom | $39/seat/mo (annual only, no monthly option) |
| BYOS (Bring Your Own Storage) | Enterprise only | |
| Trust Center | GDPR, DPA, published sub-processors | SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA (Enterprise + BAA), FERPA (Enterprise) |
Key differences
Per-minute pricing
IronMemo charges one credit per minute of transcription - you see the cost of every meeting upfront. Fireflies includes unlimited transcription on all plans but gates advanced AI features behind a one-time credit pool (20-50 credits depending on plan).
No bot in your meeting
IronMemo's Chrome extension captures microphone and browser tab audio locally - no bot joins the call. Fireflies sends Fred, a meeting bot that appears as a participant in Zoom, Teams or Google Meet.
What a credit covers
In IronMemo a credit buys one minute of meeting - transcription, summary and action items included. In Fireflies transcription is free on every plan, but advanced features (AskFred, AI Skills, custom summaries) draw from a separate one-time credit pool. Both models work; ours prioritizes per-meeting predictability.
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.
Upload to IronMemo
Upload your exported files to your IronMemo workspace. Supported formats: MP3, MP4, WAV, M4A.
Compare the results
Record your next meeting with IronMemo and compare the output side by side.
Frequently asked questions
Is IronMemo free to try?
Yes. Sign up and you get 150 credits - about 2.5 hours of meetings - with no credit card and no trial period.
Can I import my data from Fireflies?
Yes. Export your recordings and transcripts from Fireflies, then upload them to IronMemo. We support MP3, MP4, WAV and M4A files.
What does Fireflies offer that IronMemo does not?
Fireflies supports 100+ transcription languages (vs our 30+), has a named AI chatbot (Ask Fred) for meeting search, and offers advanced compliance certifications on Enterprise plans with BYOS (Bring Your Own Storage). IronMemo focuses on per-minute pricing transparency, credit simplicity and bot-free local recording.
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.
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