Comparison
SwiftBOL vs Fireflies.ai: the differences and which to choose
Fireflies.ai is one of the best-known AI meeting assistants. SwiftBOL is a European alternative: your data stored in the EU, in your language and in euros, with the minutes and action items ready when the meeting ends, sales call analysis and recording without a bot. Here are the differences, using public information about both.
No card · 120 min of audio + 60 min of meeting assistant free a month
At a glance
| Feature | SwiftBOL | Fireflies.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Company | CompanySpanish | Based in the United States |
| Where data is stored | Where data is storedIn the EU (Frankfurt), encrypted and never used to train AI. To transcribe and summarize, the AI processes it in the US with GDPR safeguards | In the United States by default; for corporate customers, stored in the EU and processed in the US, according to its guide |
| Languages | LanguagesDetects the language on its own (English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan and dozens more) and translates into 13; site and app in 6 languages | 100+ languages, according to its website |
| Assistant for Zoom, Meet and Teams | Assistant for Zoom, Meet and TeamsYes ("SwiftBOL Notetaker"), posting in the chat that it records; on the Free plan too (60 min a month). Or record with no bot from the browser tab | Yes: its assistant joins Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and other platforms |
| Ask your meetings | Ask your meetingsYes: ask one question and it answers from all your meetings and your team's | Yes, with its AI chat |
| Integrations | IntegrationsSlack directly and, through Zapier or Make, HubSpot, Salesforce, Notion, Asana, Trello and thousands more apps | Many native integrations, including Salesforce, HubSpot, Slack, Notion and Asana |
| Minutes | MinutesMinutes with decisions and owned action items, plus draft board or general meeting minutes (quorum, votes, resolutions and signatures) for Word | Meeting summaries and notes |
| Free plan | Free plan120 min of audio + 60 min of assistant a month, no card | Has a free plan, with limits |
| Price | PriceStandard €9.99, Unlimited €19.99 and Business €24.99 per person a month (+ VAT), no lock-in | A free plan and paid plans per user: see current prices on fireflies.ai |
Comparison made in October 2026 with public information about Fireflies.ai (its website and help centre). Products change: check their prices and features on fireflies.ai. Fireflies.ai is a trademark of its owner; SwiftBOL is not affiliated with or endorsed by Fireflies.ai. If you spot something out of date, email support@swiftbol.com and we'll fix it.
Where SwiftBOL stands out
- Your data stored in the EU (Frankfurt), never used to train AI, and the audio can be deleted as soon as the minutes are ready.
- In your language: site and app in 6 languages, it detects the language on its own and translates into 13.
- Prices in euros with VAT shown, and a free team space for 3 people.
- Record without a bot from the video call's tab (telling the participants), or with a discreet bot, with no picture, on the Business plan.
- Draft board or general meeting minutes with quorum, votes and resolutions, ready to review in Word.
- An analysis of every sales call: the client's interest, objections and the next step.
When Fireflies.ai may suit you better
- You need many native integrations with your CRM and tools, without going through Zapier or Make.
- Your sales team already works with Fireflies.ai and doesn't want to switch tools.
- You want its ecosystem of apps and automations for large teams.
Frequently asked questions
Is SwiftBOL a good alternative to Fireflies.ai?
It can be, especially if you work in Spanish or another European language, want your data stored in the EU and to pay in euros, or need minutes with action items or draft board minutes. The best test is uploading the same recording to both: SwiftBOL's Free plan includes 120 minutes a month with no card.
Can I move my Fireflies.ai recordings to SwiftBOL?
Yes: if you have the audio or video file (mp3, wav, m4a or mp4), upload it to SwiftBOL and it's processed like any other recording, within your plan's hours.
Where does SwiftBOL store and process my data?
It's stored encrypted in Frankfurt (Germany). To transcribe and summarize, the AI processes it in the United States under GDPR safeguards (standard contractual clauses), without using it to train models. Our security page lists every provider and what it's used for.
Does SwiftBOL use my meetings to train its AI?
No. Neither SwiftBOL nor its AI providers use your audio or transcripts to train models.
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