Free Fireflies.ai alternative
No bot joins your meeting and nobody pays per seat. DroidNote records from your computer's audio and writes the minutes on your PC.
For Windows 10 and 11. Mac and mobile coming soon.
Side by side
| DroidNote | Fireflies.ai | |
|---|---|---|
| Free, no usage limits | Yes | Nowith limits |
| No bot in the call | Yes | Nobot by default |
| AI runs on your computer | Yesor OpenAI, with your key | No |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Mobile app | Nocoming soon | Yes |
| Calendar integration | YesGoogle, Outlook or iCloud | Yes |
| Paid plan | None: everything is free | Pro and Business billed per seat |
Competitor information taken on October 30, 2026 from their official pricing pages and app stores. Prices and features may change. See Fireflies.ai pricing
Why switch to DroidNote
- No bot joins the call.
- No per-seat billing: install it on as many PCs as you like.
- No storage limit: meetings stay on your disk.
- Open source, no account.
When Fireflies.ai may be the better choice
- Your team needs CRM integrations and many other tools.
- You want to record meetings you won't attend.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between DroidNote and Fireflies?
Fireflies uses a bot that joins the meeting and bills its paid plans per seat. DroidNote records from the computer's audio with no bot, is free and keeps everything on your disk.
Does it work with Zoom, Google Meet and Teams?
Yes. DroidNote records your computer's audio, so it works with any call app without joining the meeting.
Do I need a powerful computer?
On first launch, DroidNote checks your PC and recommends the AI model that fits. It needs about 6 GB free. On simpler PCs you can use the OpenAI API with your own key.