Aura Meet vs Fireflies.ai
Fireflies.ai sends a bot to your meetings and uploads all audio to the cloud. Aura Meet records from your phone — invisible and private.
No "Fireflies.ai Notetaker has joined"
The #1 complaint about Fireflies.ai: a visible bot joins your Zoom/Meet/Teams call. Other participants see it, get confused, or feel surveilled. Aura Meet records from your phone's microphone — nobody knows you're taking notes. It's like having a personal assistant in your pocket.
| Feature | Aura Meet | Fireflies.ai |
|---|---|---|
| On-device transcription | ||
| Zero audio to server | ||
| No bot joins meeting | ||
| Works offline | ||
| BIPA/privacy lawsuit risk | ||
| AI-powered summaries | ||
| Action item detection | ||
| Real-time AI insights | ||
| 99 languages | ||
| PDF executive reports | ||
| Native mobile app | ||
| CRM integrations | ||
| Free tier included | ||
| Pro price | $9.99/mo | $19/mo |
Privacy by design
Fireflies.ai processes audio on their servers. If you work in healthcare, legal, finance, or any regulated industry, uploading meeting recordings may violate compliance requirements. Aura Meet processes everything on-device — audio never leaves your device.
Privacy Shield: The legal risk of meeting bots
Meeting bot companies are facing a wave of BIPA (Biometric Information Privacy Act) lawsuits for recording participants' voices without proper consent. Fireflies.ai's bot joins calls and records all audio to cloud servers — creating compliance liability for organizations in regulated industries.
Aura Meet's Privacy Shield architecture eliminates this risk: on-device transcription and AI, no bot participant, and zero audio uploaded to any server. See our privacy commitments →
Where Fireflies.ai excels
Fireflies.ai has strong CRM integrations (Salesforce, HubSpot) and a web-based team workspace. If your primary need is automated CRM logging for sales teams, Fireflies.ai may be a better fit. But if you value privacy, mobile-first experience, and no meeting bots — Aura Meet is the clear choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Fireflies.ai send a bot to my meetings?
Yes. Fireflies.ai joins your Zoom, Meet, and Teams calls as a visible bot participant. Aura Meet records from your phone's microphone — no bot, completely invisible.
Does Fireflies.ai upload my audio?
Yes. Fireflies.ai uploads all meeting audio to their cloud servers for processing. Aura Meet transcribes on-device — your audio never leaves your phone.
Can Fireflies.ai work offline?
No. Fireflies.ai requires an internet connection and a video call platform. Aura Meet works fully offline with any meeting — online or in-person.
What's a private alternative to Fireflies.ai?
Aura Meet processes everything on-device, sends no bots, uploads no audio, and works offline. Free to start with 10 meetings per month.
Meeting notes without the bot
Free to start. No credit card required. 10 meetings per month on the free plan.
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