Heyalo vs Fireflies: Live intelligence vs meeting transcription
Fireflies sends a bot to record your meetings. Heyalo joins nothing and surfaces deal signals while the conversation is still live.
Fireflies.ai is an AI meeting assistant that joins calls as a bot participant, records audio, and generates transcripts with searchable archives. Pricing ranges from free (limited credits) to $19 per seat per month billed annually ($29 monthly) for Business features including CRM integrations. Heyalo captures audio privately in the browser with no bot joining, no extension, and no install, and delivers real-time coaching during live calls at $49 per seat per month. The key difference: Fireflies is a visible meeting bot that transcribes, Heyalo is an invisible coach that acts in real time. Visit Fireflies
How does Heyalo compare to Fireflies?
| Feature | Heyalo | Fireflies |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time intelligence during calls | ||
| Meeting transcription | ||
| No bot joins the call | ||
| Buying signal detection | ||
| Objection handling in real time | ||
| Mid-call AI chat | ||
| Post-call summaries | ||
| CRM integrations | Coming soon | Business tier |
| Meeting bot (visible to participants) | ||
| Topic tracking and analytics | Coming soon | |
| Free tier | Free, 3/week | Yes (limited) |
| Cross-meeting intelligence (auto-prep from past calls) | ||
| Always-available Slack intelligence | ||
| Ambient observation (surfaces signals, not scripts) |
When to choose Fireflies
- You need a meeting recorder for all types of meetings (not just sales)
- Budget is your primary constraint (free tier or $10/mo)
- You want topic tracking and conversation analytics across your org
- You are comfortable with a bot joining your calls
When to choose Heyalo
- You need real-time coaching during live sales calls
- Your prospects are sensitive to bots joining (enterprise, finance, legal)
- You want buying signal detection and objection handling as they happen
- You want an AI assistant you can ask questions mid-call
- You value bot-free operation over comprehensive recording
What is the price difference between Heyalo and Fireflies?
Cancel anytime. No platform fee. No onboarding fee. Free to start, no credit card.
Fireflies offers a free tier with limited transcription credits. Pro ($10/seat/month billed annually, $18 monthly) adds unlimited transcription. Business ($19/seat/month billed annually, $29 monthly) adds conversation intelligence and CRM integrations. Enterprise ($39/seat/month, annual only) includes custom integrations and SSO.
Frequently asked questions
Does Fireflies join meetings as a bot?
Yes. Fireflies adds a bot participant (named 'Fireflies.ai Notetaker') to your meetings. All participants can see it. Heyalo captures audio at the device level with no bot, so nothing joins your meeting.
Is Heyalo more expensive than Fireflies?
Heyalo costs $49/seat/month. Fireflies Business costs $29/seat/month. However, Heyalo provides real-time coaching, buying signals, and mid-call AI chat that Fireflies does not offer. If one additional closed deal per quarter covers the difference, the ROI is clear.
Can Fireflies coach me during a call?
No. Fireflies records and transcribes meetings, then provides post-call summaries and analytics. It does not offer real-time coaching, buying signal alerts, or mid-call assistance.
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