→How to Migrate from TurboScribe to Fireflies.ai (Step-by-Step)
Last updated: April 2026
Migrating from TurboScribe to Fireflies.ai is ideal for teams seeking automated meeting transcription integrated directly into their workflow. While TurboScribe excels at manual file uploads, Fireflies.ai automatically joins and records meetings from platforms like Zoom and Teams, offering searchable transcripts, AI summaries, and action item tracking. This guide covers the complete migration process, including data export/import, feature adaptation, and timeline estimates to ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption to your transcription needs.
Estimated Timeline
solo user
1-2 days
small team
3-5 days
enterprise
2-3 weeks
Migration Steps
Audit Your TurboScribe Usage and Data
easyExport Data from TurboScribe
easySet Up Your Fireflies.ai Account and Integrations
mediumImport Historical Transcripts into Fireflies.ai
mediumMap and Adapt Your Workflow
hardRun a Parallel Testing Phase
mediumTrain Your Team on Fireflies.ai
mediumFinalize Migration and Cancel TurboScribe
easyFeature Mapping
| TurboScribe | Fireflies.ai Equivalent | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited transcription for audio/video files | Automatically joins and records meetings from multiple platforms | TurboScribe requires manual uploads; Fireflies.ai automates recording for live meetings but has limits on manual uploads in free plan. |
| Fast processing with high accuracy and speaker identification | Accurate transcription with speaker identification | Both offer high accuracy; Fireflies.ai specializes in meeting contexts with multiple speakers. |
| Simple, intuitive interface with drag-and-drop functionality | User-friendly dashboard with search and playback | Fireflies.ai lacks drag-and-drop for uploads but offers a streamlined interface for managing meeting transcripts. |
| Supports multiple languages and file formats | Multi-language support for transcription | Both support multiple languages; Fireflies.ai focuses on common meeting formats versus TurboScribe's broader file type support. |
| Manual transcription of pre-recorded files | Manual upload of audio/video files | Fireflies.ai allows manual uploads but is optimized for live meetings; TurboScribe is better for bulk pre-recorded files. |
| Speaker identification in uploaded files | Speaker identification in meetings | Fireflies.ai dynamically identifies speakers in live meetings, while TurboScribe does so in uploaded files. |
| Basic text editing of transcripts | Editable transcripts with commenting | Fireflies.ai adds collaboration features like comments and highlights, enhancing team interaction. |
Data Transfer Guide
Exporting from TurboScribe: Log in, go to your transcript history, and select transcripts to export in formats like TXT, DOCX, or SRT. Save these files locally or to cloud storage. For original audio/video files, ensure they're backed up separately. Importing to Fireflies.ai: Use the 'Upload' feature in Fireflies.ai to bring in important historical transcripts or files. Note that Fireflies.ai is optimized for live meeting recording, so imported files may not fully utilize AI analysis features like auto-summaries but will be searchable. Organize imports into notebooks for easy reference alongside new meeting transcripts.