Limits

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Overview

Understanding the limitations of our API is crucial for efficient and uninterrupted usage. Below you’ll find detailed information about the upload limits for different file types and the rate limits applicable to various subscription plans.

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Upload Limits

The Fireflies API accommodates a range of file sizes for different user types. Here’s a breakdown of the maximum file sizes for audio and video uploads:

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Understanding Upload Limits

• Audio Files: All users can upload an audio file no greater than 200MB, ensuring ample capacity for high-quality audio content.
• Video Files for Free Users: Free users have a maximum upload limit of 100MB for video files, suitable for short clips and previews.
• Video Files for Pro/Business/Enterprise Users: Higher-tier users can upload larger video files up to 1.5GB, accommodating longer and higher resolution content.

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API Rate Limits

To maintain the quality of service and availability for all users, our API enforces rate limits based on the type of subscription plan.

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Add to Live API Rate Limit

The Add to Live API has a rate limit of 3 requests per 20 minutes.

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Share Meeting API Rate Limit

The Share Meeting API has a rate limit of 10 requests per hour. Each request supports up to 50 email addresses.

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Navigating API Rate Limits

• Free Plan: Ideal for testing and light usage, with a cap of 50 API requests per day.
• Pro Plan: Suited for moderate to heavy usage, with a cap of 500 API requests per day. This provides ample capacity for integrations and automation workflows.
• Business and Enterprise Plans: Designed for the most demanding use cases, these plans allow up to 60 requests per minute, providing high throughput for larger applications and production workloads.

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