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Vexa vs Fireflies.ai

Open-source developer API vs closed-source consumer notetaker. Vexa gives you the infrastructure. Fireflies gives you the product.

Vexa
$0.30/hr

Bot infrastructure + storage. Transcription: +$0.20/hr. Self-host free.

Open source (Apache 2.0)
Full API: REST, WebSocket, MCP
Fireflies.ai
$18/user/mo

Pro plan. Unlimited transcription, AI summaries, integrations.

Closed source
No self-host option
No developer API

Feature
comparison

FeatureVexaFireflies.ai
Open source
Self-hostable
Developer API
Google Meet
Microsoft Teams
Zoom
Real-time transcription
Recording + storage
Interactive bots (TTS)
Screenshare from bot
MCP server
n8n integration
On-premises deployment
Apache 2.0 license
REST API
WebSocket streaming
Meeting summaries
Consumer dashboard

Why developers
choose Vexa

Developer-first API

REST API, WebSocket streaming, webhooks, and MCP server. Build meeting-aware applications, not just take notes.

Open source

Apache 2.0 licensed. Audit the code, fork it, self-host it. Fireflies is closed source with no self-host option.

Data sovereignty

Deploy on your own infrastructure. Meeting data never leaves your network. Critical for regulated industries.

Interactive bots

TTS speak, listen, respond, and screenshare from bots. Build truly interactive meeting experiences.

Usage-based pricing

Pay $0.30/hr per bot, not per seat. Scale from 1 to 1,000 bots without per-user fees eating your margin.

n8n + MCP native

First-party MCP server and n8n workflow integration. Connect AI agents directly to meeting data.

Build with meeting data, not just capture it

Fireflies is great for teams who need meeting notes. Vexa is for developers who need meeting infrastructure—bots, transcription, and data via API.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Vexa a competitor to Fireflies.ai?

They serve different audiences. Fireflies is a consumer notetaker for teams who want meeting summaries. Vexa is developer infrastructure for building meeting-aware applications. If you need an API, choose Vexa. If you need a ready-made notetaker, choose Fireflies.

Can I self-host Vexa like Fireflies?

Vexa is fully self-hostable (Apache 2.0). Fireflies is cloud-only with no self-host option. Deploy Vexa on your infrastructure with Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift.

Does Vexa have AI meeting summaries like Fireflies?

Vexa provides the raw infrastructure: bots, transcription, and real-time data via API. You bring your own AI for summaries, analysis, or any custom processing. This gives you full control over the AI stack.