Gemini vs Fireflies.ai
Which is better in 2026? Five scores, side by side.
Gemini is the better app overall, scoring 8.9 to 8.3. Gemini wins on 4 of the 5 scores, Fireflies.ai on 1.
Google Workspace and Android users who want a helper that knows their mail and files
Sales, hiring and customer teams who spend all day on video calls
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Gemini | Fireflies.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Category | AI Assistants | AI Assistants |
| Category rank | #2 of 16 | #9 of 16 |
| Developer | Fireflies.ai | |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Free + paid plans |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mac | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Gemini better than Fireflies.ai?
Gemini is the better app overall, scoring 8.9 to 8.3. Gemini wins on 4 of the 5 scores, Fireflies.ai on 1.
Which is cheaper, Gemini or Fireflies.ai?
Gemini: Free; AI Plus $4.99, AI Pro $19.99, AI Ultra from $99.99 per month. Fireflies.ai: Free with limited transcription; Pro is $10 a seat a month yearly or $18 monthly. On value for money, Gemini scores higher.
Do Gemini and Fireflies.ai work on the same devices?
Yes, both run on iPhone & iPad, Android, Mac, Windows, Web.
Which is more private, Gemini or Fireflies.ai?
Fireflies.ai scores higher on privacy (7.8/10). Fireflies says it doesn't train AI on your meetings, has zero-day retention with its vendors and encrypts data at rest. The App Store label links contact info, audio and usage to you, with no tracking.
Strengths and weaknesses
Gemini
- Works across the Google apps you already use
- Lots for free, with strong models
- Paid plans include extra Google storage
- People review some chats, and they're kept for years
- Best features are tied to Google accounts and services
Gemini is the easy pick if you already live in Google's apps. It works across Gmail, Drive, Calendar and dozens of other linked apps. It writes Deep Research reports and makes images and video. Gemini Live makes voice chats feel natural, and there are now native Mac and Windows apps. The trade-off is privacy. People review some chats, and the app collects a lot. Paid plans come with extra Google storage.
Full Gemini review
Fireflies.ai
- Works in Zoom, Meet, Teams and in person
- Says it doesn't train AI on your meetings
- Talk voice typing is free and unlimited
- Free plan has limited transcription and 400 minutes of storage
- Video recording needs the Business plan
- A bot shows up in calls unless you use the desktop app
Fireflies sends a notetaker into your Zoom, Google Meet or Teams calls. Or its desktop app records without a bot. You get a searchable transcript, a summary and action items. AskFred answers questions across all your meetings. Paid plans add stats and connect to other apps. Talk, its voice typing tool, is free and unlimited on every plan. The free plan's transcription and storage are tight, so regular users will end up paying.
Full Fireflies.ai review
