Claap vs Fireflies.ai
Short version: Claap is the better fit for European sales teams that want call recording, AI notes, and async video in one, while Fireflies.ai is built for teams that want cheap, reliable AI notes and transcripts across meetings.
Claap
AI call recording, notes & async video
Free plan
Free plan; paid from ~€24/seat/mo, multilingual
Fireflies.ai
AI notetaker for every meeting
Free plan
Free plan; paid from ~$10/seat/mo, AI features on higher tiers
At a glance
| Spec | Claap | Fireflies.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Budget tier | Budget-friendly | Budget-friendly |
| Complexity | Beginner-friendly | Beginner-friendly |
| Primary category | Conversation Intelligence | Conversation Intelligence |
| Integrations | 25+ | 60+ |
| Founded | 2021 | 2016 |
Feature comparison
Claap offers 9 of 11 tracked conversation intelligence features; Fireflies.ai offers 9.
| Feature | Claap | Fireflies.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Call & meeting recording | ||
| Transcription | ||
| AI summaries & notes | ||
| Talk-time & topic analytics | ||
| Deal & pipeline intelligence | ||
| Coaching & scorecards | ||
| Auto CRM sync | ||
| Multi-language support | ||
| Free plan | ||
| API & webhooks | ||
| Priority / 24-7 support |
Claap
Pros
- AI call recording, transcription, and summaries
- CRM auto-fill and follow-up generation
- Async video for sharing deal context
Cons
- Lighter deal intelligence than Gong
- Younger product
- Best as a notetaker plus collaboration
Fireflies.ai
Pros
- Generous free tier and very low paid pricing
- Accurate transcripts, summaries, and search
- Works across Zoom, Meet, Teams, and dialers
Cons
- Lighter deal/pipeline intelligence than Gong
- Coaching and analytics are basic
- AI credit limits on lower tiers
Which should you choose?
Choose Claap if…
- you want AI call recording, transcription, and summaries
- you want CRM auto-fill and follow-up generation
- you want async video for sharing deal context
Choose Fireflies.ai if…
- you want generous free tier and very low paid pricing
- you want accurate transcripts, summaries, and search
- you want works across Zoom, Meet, Teams, and dialers
The verdict
Both are solid conversation intelligence tools. The best choice comes down to fit: Claap for European sales teams that want call recording, AI notes, and async video in one, and Fireflies.ai for teams that want cheap, reliable AI notes and transcripts across meetings.
Browse all tools →Frequently asked questions
Is Claap or Fireflies.ai cheaper?
Claap and Fireflies.ai sit in a similar price range (Free plan and Free plan), so the decision usually comes down to features and fit rather than price.
Which is better, Claap or Fireflies.ai?
Neither is strictly better, they're built for different priorities. Claap is the stronger pick for European sales teams that want call recording, AI notes, and async video in one, while Fireflies.ai suits teams that want cheap, reliable AI notes and transcripts across meetings.
What's the main difference between Claap and Fireflies.ai?
Claap is beginner-friendly and budget-friendly, while Fireflies.ai is beginner-friendly and budget-friendly. On tracked conversation intelligence features, Claap covers 9 and Fireflies.ai covers 9.