How to Cancel Fireflies.ai
Stop buying credits for features you already paid for. Here's how to leave — and where to go next.
Step-by-Step Cancellation
Log into Fireflies.ai
Go to app.fireflies.ai and sign in with your account.
Open Settings
Click the gear icon or 'Settings' in the left sidebar navigation.
Go to Billing
Navigate to the 'Billing' or 'Subscription' section.
Click 'Cancel Plan'
Look for the cancellation option — it may be labelled 'Downgrade to Free' or 'Cancel Subscription'.
Complete the cancellation survey
Fireflies will ask why you're leaving. Complete the survey to confirm cancellation. Your access continues until the billing period ends.
Download your meeting data
Go to your meeting library and export any transcripts you want to keep before your paid features are removed.
Why People Are Leaving Fireflies.ai
'Fred' bot is intrusive and distracting
“Fred the Fireflies bot shows up as a visible participant in every meeting. Clients ask who Fred is. It's embarrassing and unprofessional.”
Source: Reddit, G2 Reviews
AI Credits deplete mid-month, forcing top-ups
“I pay $18/month and still ran out of AI credits halfway through the month. Then they want $4.99 for a top-up pack. It's a prepaid phone model for a premium product.”
Source: toolvetting.com, Reddit
Storage caps force deletion or upgrade
“Hit my storage cap on the Pro plan. Had to delete old meetings or pay for more storage. For $18/month, storage should be unlimited.”
Source: G2 Reviews
Laggy interface during AI processing
“The dashboard grinds to a halt when it's processing AI summaries. Had to wait 3-4 minutes for a simple meeting summary to generate.”
Source: G2 Reviews
Data privacy — all audio uploaded to cloud
“Every meeting recording goes straight to Fireflies' cloud infrastructure. For companies handling GDPR-sensitive data, this is a serious compliance risk.”
Source: Product Analysis
What Fireflies.ai Users Are Switching To
CoScript
Privacy-first desktop transcription. Free download. No account required.
Their problem: Fred bot disrupts meetings
No bot. No Fred. No third party in your meetings. Ever. CoScript captures audio silently from your desktop.
Their problem: AI credits run out mid-month
No credits. No top-ups. No surprise bills. One price, unlimited transcription — your hardware does the work.
Their problem: Storage caps on paid plans
Your transcripts live on YOUR disk. Infinite storage. Zero cloud fees. You own your data completely.
Their problem: Laggy browser interface
Native desktop app. GPU-accelerated on-device AI engine. Zero browser lag, zero tab crashes.
Their problem: Audio uploaded to cloud
Every word is processed locally on your machine. Your audio never touches our servers. Full GDPR compliance by design.
Make the Switch in 60 Seconds
Download CoScript. Press F8 to start dictating. Your voice stays on your machine. No bots, no credits, no cloud.
Download CoScript Free →Free download — no credit card, no account, no meeting bots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I lose my Fireflies AI credits when I cancel?+
Unused AI credits are forfeited upon cancellation. Export any AI-generated summaries before your subscription ends. CoScript has no credit system — transcription is unlimited.
Is there a Fireflies alternative without AI credits?+
Yes. CoScript uses your device's processing power — no credits, no caps, no consumption-based billing. Pay a flat monthly fee for unlimited use.
Can I still access my Fireflies transcripts after cancelling?+
Fireflies typically retains data for a limited period after cancellation. Export everything before your plan ends. CoScript stores all data locally — it's yours forever.
Does CoScript have a meeting bot like Fred?+
No. CoScript captures system audio directly from your desktop. There's no visible bot, no meeting participant, and no permissions required.
How does CoScript handle meeting transcription without a bot?+
CoScript uses WASAPI system audio capture to transcribe any audio playing on your computer — Zoom, Teams, Meet, or any app — completely invisibly.