A Fireflies alternative for help during the call.
If you are looking at Fireflies but want suggestions while the call is happening, here is what to compare, who else offers live help, and where Sayble fits. Facts from each vendor's own site.
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The short answer
Fireflies is an AI notetaker that records and transcribes meetings in 100+ languages and lets you search across calls; its Live Assist feature adds real-time notes, mid-call answers and, per its site, sales coaching suggestions. If you want help during the call, the closest alternatives are real-time copilots such as Sayble, NextSay, SalesGhost, Convo and Cluely. If you want a different notetaker, see the notetaker alternatives below. The main differences are price, whether a bot joins the meeting, and whether suggestions arrive while the other person is still talking.
What Fireflies is, and what it costs
Fireflies lists a Free plan (unlimited transcription, limited AI summaries, 400 minutes of storage per team), Pro at $18 per seat a month monthly or $10 billed annually, Business at $29 or $19, and Enterprise at $39 (annual only). SOC 2 Type II, GDPR and HIPAA are listed. It joins as a bot by default; Pro and Business can record via a Chrome extension without the bot. (Checked 2026-09-28.)
Why people look for an alternative
- You want help during the call, not a transcript after it. Fireflies' core product is the record of the meeting.
- A bot joins the meeting by default, which some customers notice.
- Plans for live features are not stated on the pages we checked for Live Assist.
Live copilots to compare
| Feature | What it is | Price (as listed) | Apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sayble | Real-time copilot for sales and client calls; no bot joins; recap and follow-up included | Pro $39.99/mo; $24.99/mo for the first 12 months with a founder code | Mac, Windows |
| NextSay | Real-time copilot for sales calls and negotiations; 14-day free trial | Pro $16/mo billed annually, or $24.99 monthly | See vendor |
| SalesGhost | Real-time sales copilot with a knowledge base; free plan for 5 calls a month | Personal $24.17/mo billed as $290 a year | Mac, Windows |
| Convo | Real-time sales assistant for B2B teams | From $22.49/mo | See vendor |
| Cluely | Real-time AI for meetings; free Starter plan | Pro $19.99/mo; Pro + Undetectability $149.99/mo | macOS, Windows 11 |
As each vendor lists it, checked 2026-10-01.
Where Sayble fits, and where it does not
Fireflies is likely the better fit if
- You want every team meeting recorded and searchable
- You need 100+ transcription languages
- You need integrations and compliance listings (SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA)
- You want mobile apps today
Sayble is likely the better fit if
- You want one short line to say next, grounded in your own material
- You would rather nothing joins the meeting
- You take calls on Slack huddles or the phone as well as video
- Your goal is performing better on your own sales or client calls
Sayble limits: no CRM sync, no SOC 2 or third-party penetration test yet (stated on its security page), Mac (Apple Silicon) and Windows only, and one free 5-minute session rather than a recurring free tier.
What to test before you switch
- Run each on one real call. The free plans and trials above are enough for that.
- Check what you can feel, not a number on a web page: does the line appear while the other person is still talking?
- Check the output you actually use: the summary, the action items, the follow-up email.
- Check recording rules for your state, employer and platform.
What Sayble costs
Download Sayble free and run one full 5-minute live session, no card needed. Sayble Pro is $39.99/month. The founder rate is $24.99/month for your first 12 months with a founder code, then $39.99/month. You're charged when you subscribe (there's no card-on-file trial), and you can cancel anytime from your account. Teams pricing is custom. Details on the pricing page.
Sources
- https://fireflies.ai (checked 2026-09-28)
- https://nextsay.ai/ (checked 2026-10-01)
- https://www.salesghost.app/ (checked 2026-10-01)
- https://www.itsconvo.com/ (checked 2026-10-01)
- https://cluely.com/pricing (checked 2026-10-01)
- Sayble: pricing, product, security
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best Fireflies alternative for real-time help?
If you want suggestions during the call, a real-time copilot such as Sayble, NextSay, SalesGhost or Convo. If you want another notetaker, Fathom (free plan), Granola (bot-free) or Otter. Run two on a real call before you decide.
Does Fireflies give live suggestions?
Fireflies lists a Live Assist feature with real-time notes, mid-call answers and, per its site, real-time sales coaching suggestions. The plans that include it are not stated on the pages we checked (2026-09-28).
Is there a Fireflies alternative that does not join as a bot?
Yes. Sayble and Granola are bot-free, and Fathom offers bot-free capture in beta for Mac. Fireflies Pro and Business can also record via a Chrome extension without the bot.
Can I use Sayble and Fireflies together?
Yes. They do different jobs, and Sayble runs on your own screen without joining the meeting, so it can sit next to whatever your team already uses to keep the record.
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