Otter.ai
Review · Meeting & Scheduling · Freemium
About Otter.ai
Otter.ai uses artificial intelligence to transcribe meetings in real-time, creating searchable notes that capture everything said. It joins your Zoom, Google Meet, or Microsoft Teams calls automatically.
During meetings, Otter generates live captions and lets you highlight important moments. After the meeting, you get a full transcript with speaker identification. Otter AI Chat can answer questions about past meetings and generate summaries.
The platform identifies action items and key decisions automatically. Search across all your transcripts to find information from any meeting. For teams that have many meetings, Otter ensures nothing gets lost.
Key Features
- ✓Real-time transcription
- ✓Speaker identification
- ✓Automated summaries
- ✓Action item extraction
- ✓Otter AI Chat
- ✓Integration with Zoom/Meet/Teams
Pricing
Free
$0
- • 300 minutes/month
- • 30 min/conversation
- • 3 imports
- • Basic features
Pro
$17/user/mo
- • 600 minutes/month
- • 90 min/conversation
- • Unlimited imports
- • Advanced search
Business
$30/user/mo
- • 6000 minutes/user
- • Otter AI Chat
- • Team features
- • Admin controls
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Otter.ai free?
Yes, Otter offers a free plan with 300 transcription minutes per month and 30 minutes per conversation. Paid plans start at $17/user/month.
How accurate is Otter transcription?
Otter is one of the most accurate transcription services, typically 95%+ accuracy for clear English speakers. Accents and technical terms can reduce accuracy.
Does Otter record meetings without permission?
No, Otter requires meeting organizers to add it to calls. It announces its presence. Always inform participants that meetings are being transcribed.
Quick Verdict
AI meeting transcription with real-time notes and action items
86/100 · Excellent
Pros
- ✓Best-in-class transcription accuracy
- ✓Real-time captions
- ✓AI summaries save time
Cons
- ✗Limited minutes on free tier
- ✗Can struggle with accents
- ✗Privacy concerns with recordings
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