comparison
| feature | screenpipe | fireflies.ai |
|---|---|---|
| scope | 24/7 screen + audio | meeting audio only |
| screen capture | all monitors, all apps | none |
| data storage | 100% local | cloud (AWS/GCP, US-based) |
| open source | yes (MIT), 17k+ stars | no (proprietary) |
| meeting presence | invisible (captures on your device) | visible bot (“Fireflies Notetaker”) |
| AI limits | unlimited (choose your model) | credit-capped per plan |
| works offline | yes | no |
| price | $400 lifetime | $10–29/seat/mo (annual) |
why screenpipe?
no bot, no friction
Fireflies sends a bot called “Fireflies Notetaker” that joins as a visible participant. hosts can block it, attendees notice it. screenpipe captures audio and screen content on your device — nobody else knows.no AI credit caps
Fireflies gates advanced AI features behind credit limits — even on paid plans. the Pro plan gets 20 AI credits per seat, with extra packs costing 600/month. screenpipe lets you use any AI model (Claude, GPT, Ollama, local) with no artificial limits.captures more than meetings
Fireflies records scheduled calls. screenpipe captures your entire workday — meetings, Slack, code reviews, emails, research, browsing — 24/7, automatically. meetings are 10–20% of knowledge work; screenpipe covers 100%.local-first, open source, extensible
all data stays on your device. MIT-licensed with 17k+ GitHub stars. 45+ app integrations and 16+ pipes in the store. full REST API and MCP server for custom workflows. Fireflies has 90+ integrations but requires cloud processing for all of them.get started
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