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The Fireflies alternative with no bot, built for Claude and ChatGPT

Fireflies is a big team platform whose notetaker joins your calls. Guacamole is the quiet one: no bot, every call inside Claude and ChatGPT, and notes kept forever on one simple plan.

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5 calls free, then $8.50 a month
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Mark and the shop quote connected
YWhat did Mark want from Friday’s call, and what do I owe him?
Searched your meetings · Harbor & Fern weekly, Fri✓

Mark asked for an online shop before launch. You agreed to quote it as phase two, so launch stays on the 15th.

You owe him the phase two shop quote by Thursday, starting with the three lead blends.

“Even just the three main blends would do.”Mark Ellery · Fri 12:04 · from Guacamole
Reply to Claude…
ChatGPT
Prep me for my 3pm with Mark. What changed since we last spoke?
Used Guacamole · 2 meetings with Mark

Since Friday: launch moved from the 15th to the 22nd, and the shop is approved as phase two.

Still open: you owe Mark the phase two quote, due Thursday.

Worth asking: which three blends go in the shop first.

Ask anything
Pick Guacamole if

you want no bot, your calls inside Claude or ChatGPT, every note kept, and one simple plan, for $8.50 a month.

Pick Fireflies if

you run a team that wants shared tasks, many integrations, phone apps, or enterprise security.

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No bot, ever

Fireflies joins as a participant unless you use its desktop recorder. Guacamole never joins, on any call.

Taking notes
MarkCould we add an online shop before launch?
YouWe’ll quote it as phase two. Launch stays on the 15th.
✓
To-do for youSend Mark the phase two quote
02

Your AI already knows the call

Ask Claude or ChatGPT about any meeting, with the source call shown. Built in from day one.

Claude
What did I promise Lena, across all our calls?
Three things: the launch date confirmation, final menu photos by Wednesday, and a usage guide for café managers.
From 4 calls with Lena Marsh
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Every note, kept forever

No storage minutes to watch. Every call stays, on one simple plan.

Your notes
✓Only you can see them, unless you share
✓Never used to train AI
✓Delete one note or everything, in a click
✓No bot on the call, no recording banner
Fireflies$18/ month

Pro, billed monthly ($10 a month billed annually). Free plan stores 400 minutes.

Guacamole$8.50/ month

Everything included. Notes kept forever. 5 calls free.

Guacamole vs Fireflies, line by line

Fireflies
A bot joins the callYes by default; the desktop app and extension can record without one✓Never
Prep before a callMeeting Prep briefs with past key points and open action itemsWhat changed since last time, what you owe
Built around Claude and ChatGPTConnects through its MCP server (paid AI plan needed)✓Yes, it is the core of the product
Storage on the free plan400 minutes✓Every call, kept forever
Monthly price$18 billed monthly✓$8.50 a month
Yearly price$10 a month billed annually✓$8.50 a month
To-dosA tasks feed across meetings, for you and your teamOne list across every call, ticks itself off
PlatformsMac, Windows, web, iPhone, Android, Chrome extensionMac (Windows and iPhone coming)
Teams and enterpriseYes, including SSO and HIPAA optionsNot yet

Fireflies details from fireflies.ai, checked October 4, 2026. Prices and features change; check their site for the latest.

Where Fireflies is the better pick

We would rather you pick the right tool.

Switching takes two minutes

  1. 1Download Guacamole

    It sits in your menu bar.

  2. 2Connect Claude or ChatGPT

    Paste one link from the app.

  3. 3Take your next call

    Notes, to-dos and prep start from there.

Questions

Is Guacamole a Fireflies alternative?

Yes. Both take meeting notes and connect to Claude and ChatGPT. Guacamole never uses a bot and keeps every note, for $8.50 a month.

Does Fireflies join my calls as a bot?

By default, yes. Its desktop app and Chrome extension can record without one. Guacamole never joins.

Is Guacamole cheaper than Fireflies?

Yes. Guacamole is $8.50 a month. Fireflies Pro is $18 a month billed monthly or $10 billed annually (checked October 4, 2026).

Does Fireflies keep my notes?

The free plan stores 400 minutes. Guacamole keeps every call, forever.

When is Fireflies the better choice?

For teams that want shared tasks, lots of integrations, phone apps or enterprise security.

Try the Fireflies alternative on your next call

5 calls free, then $8.50 a month.

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