📊 Current Free Plan Limits (2025)

🚨 Hard Limits

300 minutes/month - Total transcription time
30 minutes max - Per conversation limit
3 imports total - Lifetime file upload limit
25 conversations - History retention
5 custom terms - Vocabulary limit

✅ What's Included

Real-time transcription - Live meeting notes
AI summaries - Meeting highlights
Platform integrations - Zoom, Teams, Meet
5 teammates - Workspace collaboration
Speaker identification - Who said what

⚠️ Important: The 600-Minute Myth

Many outdated sources still mention 600 minutes per month, but this was reduced to 300 minutes in late 2022. If you see 600 minutes mentioned anywhere, it's outdated information.

📅 Historical Timeline:

• Pre-2022: 600 minutes/month
• Late 2022: Reduced to 300 minutes/month
• 2023-2025: Remains at 300 minutes/month

⚙️ How the Limits Actually Work

📅 Monthly Reset Cycle

Reset date: Same calendar date you signed up (e.g., 15th of each month)
Usage tracking: Real-time counter in your dashboard
Overage policy: No recording/importing allowed until reset
Rollover: Unused minutes do NOT carry over to next month

⏱️ Per-Conversation Limits

What Happens at 30 Minutes:

• Recording automatically stops
• Partial transcript saved
• Must start new session
• Uses additional monthly minutes

Workarounds:

• Split long meetings into chunks
• Use multiple team accounts
• Upgrade to Pro plan (90 min limit)
• Record externally, import later

📁 File Import Restrictions

Critical Limitation: Only 3 File Imports Ever

Lifetime limit: 3 audio/video files total, not per month
File types: MP3, MP4, WAV, M4A, AAC, and more
Max file size: Varies by subscription tier
Once used: Cannot import more files without upgrading

💡 Pro Tip:

Save your 3 imports for truly important recordings, as this limit never resets on the free plan.

🔍 Hidden Limitations & Gotchas

📚 Conversation History

Only your 25 most recent conversations are saved. Older transcripts are automatically deleted.

📖 Custom Vocabulary

Limited to 5 custom terms. Industry jargon may not be recognized accurately.

🎬 Recording Quality

No advanced audio enhancement features available on free tier.

🏢 Enterprise Features

No admin controls, single sign-on, or advanced security features.

📤 Export Options

Limited export formats and no API access for integrations.

🎯 AI Features

Basic AI summaries only. No advanced analytics or insights.

🎯 Maximizing Your 300 Minutes

✅ Smart Usage Tips

🎯 Prioritize: Record only most important meetings
⏰ Track usage: Monitor your dashboard regularly
📝 Pre-plan: Estimate meeting lengths beforehand
✂️ Edit smartly: Stop recording during breaks
👥 Share accounts: Rotate among team members

🔄 Monthly Planning

Week 1: 75 minutes (priority meetings)
Week 2: 75 minutes (regular meetings)
Week 3: 75 minutes (important calls)
Week 4: 75 minutes (remaining allocation)
Buffer: Keep 25 minutes for emergencies

🚨 What Happens When You Hit the Limit?

Immediate Effects:

• Cannot start new recordings
• No file imports allowed
• Live transcription stops
• Dashboard shows "limit reached"

Your Options:

• Wait for monthly reset
• Upgrade to paid plan immediately
• Use alternative tools temporarily
• Access existing transcripts only

⬆️ When to Consider Upgrading

Feature	Free	Pro ($10/month)	Business ($20/month)
Monthly Minutes	300	1,200	6,000
Max Conversation Length	30 min	90 min	4 hours
File Imports	3 lifetime	10/month	Unlimited
Custom Vocabulary	5 terms	300 terms	500 terms
Advanced AI Features	❌	✅	✅✅

💰 Cost Per Minute Analysis

Free Plan

$0 per minute

Pro Plan

$10/mo

~$0.008 per minute

Business Plan

$20/mo

~$0.003 per minute

🔄 Free Alternatives with Better Limits

🎯 Notta

120 minutes/month
5-minute conversation limit
Unlimited file imports
104 languages supported

🔥 Fireflies

800 minutes/month
No conversation limit
Unlimited storage (8 seats)
Calendar integration

🚀 Sembly

450 minutes/month
40-minute meeting limit
Multi-language support
Advanced AI insights

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