Otter.ai
Meeting transcription with live notes
Otter records and transcribes meetings, producing searchable notes and summaries. The free plan caps monthly transcription minutes and per-conversation length.
Free tier
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Pricing
What it is
Otter.ai records and transcribes meetings, producing a searchable transcript with speaker labels and a summary. The free plan caps the number of minutes you can transcribe each month.
Key features
- Live transcription
Text appears while the meeting is running.
- Speaker labels
Separates who said what, which matters for minutes.
- Searchable archive
Find a decision weeks later without replaying audio.
Who it suits
- Meeting notes
A record of what was decided without someone typing.
- Interviews and research
Transcribing user interviews for analysis.
- Accessibility
Live captions for people who need them.
Categories
FAQ
How many free minutes do I get?
The free plan includes a monthly minute allowance that changes over time; not verified here.
Do I need a credit card to sign up?
No.
Alternatives compared
See all 9 Otter.ai alternatives →Same job, different terms. Unverified rows stay marked — we do not fill them in.
| Tool | Free tier | Card | Watermark | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter.aithis tool | Yes | Not required | None | USD 16.99 |
| Descript | Yes | Not required | — | USD 24 |
| Read AI | Yes | Not required | — | Not published |
| ScreenApp | Yes | Not required | — | Not published |
| Fathom AI Notetaker | Yes | — | — | Not published |
| Fireflies.ai | Yes | — | — | Not published |
| Plaud | 300 minute a month | — | — | Not published |
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