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    TalkPilotFireflies.aiFathomOtter.ai
    What it isPrivate AI copilot for important conversationsAI notetaker with a live assistantFree AI notetakerAI notetaker and transcription
    Live coaching during the callYes, what to say, what to ask, how you come acrossYes, live notes, answers and pace nudgesA little: live summary (Mac beta), talk-time alertsLive transcript and chat; live sales coaching on Enterprise
    Notes or recap afterYes, structured notes and a recapYes, summaries, action items, call analyticsYes, summaries and action itemsYes, transcripts and summaries
    Practice or roleplayYes, Practice mode with scenariosNoNoNo
    PlatformsMac, Windows, iPhone, AndroidWeb, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, ChromeMac, Windows, webWeb, iOS, Android
    PriceFree (5 conversations a month), Pro $20/monthFree, Pro $10/month yearlyFree, Premium $16/month yearlyFree, Pro $8.33/month yearly
    Best forDoing better in the call itselfTeams that want notes in the CRMPeople who want strong free notesSearchable transcripts

    Last updated: October 2026

    Fireflies is one of the most popular AI notetakers. It records your meetings, writes summaries and sends notes to your CRM. It now also has Live Assist, which helps during the call. So why look for an alternative? Usually one of three reasons: you want a better free plan, you do not want a bot in your meetings, or you want real coaching, not only notes.

    We build TalkPilot, so read this as a vendor page. Every claim about another product comes from that company's own site, linked at the bottom. Where another tool is the better pick, we say so.

    First question: notes, or coaching?

    A notetaker gives you a record of the call. A coach helps you during the call and helps you improve. Fireflies, Fathom and Otter are notetakers first. TalkPilot is a coach first that also writes the notes.

    The options

    TalkPilot

    TalkPilot listens on your own device and gives you private suggestions while you talk: the next point to make, a question to ask, or a cue like "Slow down". After the call, it writes structured notes and a recap. It has a Practice mode, so you can roleplay a hard call first. No bot joins the meeting, and it works on phone calls and in person.

      • Where it wins: coaching on what to say and how you sound, practice before the call, and the same app on Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android.
      • Where Fireflies wins: more meeting app and CRM integrations, transcripts in 100+ languages, team storage and search, and a cheaper paid plan for notes. TalkPilot keeps the transcript and notes, but not the audio, so you cannot replay a call.

    Fireflies.ai (what it does live)

    Fireflies Live Assist shows a live transcript and notes, and has buttons like "Catch up" and "Summarize so far". You can ask its assistant questions during the call. Sales Assist suggests answers from your uploaded documents, but it needs the bot in the call and uses AI credits. The desktop app works without a bot and adds pace and talk-time nudges.

      • Stay with Fireflies if you mainly want a complete record in HubSpot or Salesforce, with light live help.

    Fathom

    Fathom has a very generous free plan with unlimited recordings. A new bot-free Mac app builds a live summary during the call. There are no suggestions of what to say.

      • Pick Fathom if you want great free notes and do not need coaching.

    Otter.ai

    Otter gives a live transcript and lets you chat with its assistant during meetings, on every plan. Its live sales coaching is part of the Enterprise plan. Read our Otter alternatives page.

      • Pick Otter if you want searchable transcripts at a low price.

    Who should not switch to TalkPilot

    If your goal is a full archive of every meeting for the whole company, a notetaker is the better tool. TalkPilot is for the person in the conversation who wants to do better, in sales calls, client meetings, interviews or hard talks. Some people use both.

    Pricing

      • TalkPilot: Free plan with 5 conversations a month, up to 30 minutes each. Pro is $20/month. Teams is $32 per user per month billed yearly, or $40 monthly, with at least 2 users.
      • Fireflies: Free plan. Pro is $18/month, or $10/month billed yearly. Business is $29, or $19 yearly.
      • Fathom: Free plan. Premium is $20/month, or $16/month billed yearly. Team plans start at $15 per user yearly, 2 users minimum.
      • Otter: Free plan with 300 minutes a month. Pro is $16.99/month, or $8.33/month billed yearly.

    Prices change. Check each pricing page before you buy.

    FAQ

    What is the best free Fireflies alternative?
    For notes, Fathom has a very generous free plan. For live coaching, TalkPilot has a free plan with 5 conversations a month.

    Does Fireflies give live coaching?
    Partly. Live Assist gives live notes and answers, and the desktop app gives pace and talk-time nudges. It does not include roleplay practice.

    Is there a Fireflies alternative without a bot?
    Yes. TalkPilot never joins as a bot. Fathom has a bot-free mode in beta on Mac. Fireflies itself also has a bot-free desktop app.

    Does TalkPilot work with HubSpot?
    Yes. TalkPilot Teams can log calls to HubSpot. Fireflies connects to more CRMs.

    Can I use TalkPilot for in-person meetings?
    Yes. Open the app on your iPhone or Android phone and it coaches you during the meeting.

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