SlateSlate vs Fireflies.ai: Which is better? (2026)
Fireflies.ai sends a notetaker bot into Zoom, Google Meet and Teams calls and transcribes 100+ languages, but its pages don't describe live translation or recording from Apple Watch.
TLDR: Slate wins for conversations that cross languages and for recording away from the desk: it translates live in 60+ languages on iPhone and Mac, records from Apple Watch, and keeps speaker labels on Mac calls without a bot. Fireflies.ai is better for teams on Windows or Android, teams that want CRM and Slack integrations on a paid plan, and people whose desktop calls run on WhatsApp, FaceTime or Discord.
On a Mac, Slate takes the audio of your Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams or Webex call directly, so no extra participant shows up in the call, and the transcript still tells the speakers apart. Away from the desk, the iPhone and Apple Watch apps record conversations in the room.
Language is where the two differ most. Slate transcribes recordings in 99 languages and translates 60+ of them live, with the original and the translation side by side as people talk. Afterwards you get an AI summary, can ask questions about the recording, and can share it as text or PDF. The free plan covers 100 minutes a month; Pro is on the pricing page.
| Feature | Slate | Fireflies.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | 100 minutes a month | Free: transcription marked unlimited (with conditions) on the plan card but limited in the comparison table; limited AI summaries; 400 minutes of storage per team; 20 AI credits; 2-hour recording limit |
| Paid plan from | Pro: $69.99/year or $19.99/month | Pro: $10 per seat/month on the annual plan, or $18 per seat/month billed monthly |
| Recording | ||
| Records Zoom, Meet and Teams calls on a Mac without a bot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Records in-person conversations | ✓ | ✓ |
| Records from Apple Watch | ✓ | ✕ |
| Languages | ||
| Transcribes recordings in 50+ languages | ✓ | ✓ |
| Live transcription in 50+ languages | ✓ | ✕ |
| Live translation while people talk | ✓ | ✕ |
| Notes | ||
| Speaker labels | ✓ | ✓ With the bot |
| AI summaries | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ask questions about a recording | ✓ | ✓ |
| Apps and integrations | ||
| iPhone app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mac app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows or Android app | ✕ | ✓ |
| CRM integrations (Salesforce, HubSpot) | ✕ | ✓ Paid plans |
✓ offered · ✕ not offered, or not stated on Fireflies.ai's own pages. Fireflies.ai facts from Fireflies.ai's own pages, checked November 4, 2026.
Questions about Slate and Fireflies.ai.
Does Fireflies.ai join my calls as a bot?
Usually, yes: the Fireflies Notetaker joins Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams calls as a participant. Its Mac and Windows desktop app can capture system audio instead, but Fireflies says that mode gives no speaker labels and saves no audio. Slate for Mac records the call without a bot and still labels speakers. How it works.
Can Fireflies.ai translate a meeting live?
Fireflies' own pages don't describe live translation. Slate translates live in 60+ languages on iPhone and Mac, showing what was said and its translation together. See how live translation works.
How many languages does Fireflies.ai transcribe?
Fireflies lists 100+ languages for transcription and summaries, though its pricing FAQ calls English the primary language and the others beta. Slate transcribes recordings in 99 languages, 60+ of them live. See every language.
Is Fireflies.ai cheaper than Slate?
It depends on how you pay. Billed yearly, Fireflies Pro costs more than Slate Pro and is charged per seat; billed monthly, Fireflies Pro costs a little less. Both have a free plan. The prices are in the table above.
Does Fireflies.ai work on Windows or Android?
Yes. Fireflies has apps for iPhone, Android, Mac and Windows, plus a web recorder and a Chrome extension. Slate runs on iPhone, Apple Watch and Mac, with no Windows, Android or web app.
Can Fireflies.ai record from an Apple Watch?
Fireflies' pages don't mention Apple Watch; it records in-person conversations through its phone app, web recorder or desktop app. Slate records in person on iPhone and Apple Watch.
Which meeting-notes app is right for you?
Slate transcribes, translates and summarizes on iPhone, Apple Watch and Mac. Try it free; see what the free plan includes.
Features and prices change. Fireflies.ai is a trademark of its owner. Slate is not affiliated with Fireflies.ai.
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