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Otter.ai

by Otter.ai

Live transcription and automatic meeting notes.

Free + Paid
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What is Otter.ai?

Otter joins your calls, transcribes them live, and produces a summary with assigned action items. Its live transcript view is genuinely useful during a meeting, not just afterwards.

Main use cases

  • Automatic meeting minutes
  • Live captions during calls
  • Searchable archive of conversations
  • Accessibility for hearing-impaired staff

Key features

  • Live real-time transcription
  • Automatic summaries and action items
  • Zoom, Meet, and Teams integration
  • Speaker identification

Pricing

Otter.ai has a free plan, with paid plans that add more usage or features. Listed pricing: Free plan · Pro from $8.33/mo.

Prices change often, so check the official site before you buy.

Best for

Anyone who needs reliable notes from every meeting.

Tags

  • Transcription
  • Live
  • Action items
  • Search

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Otter.ai FAQ

What is Otter.ai?

Otter joins your calls, transcribes them live, and produces a summary with assigned action items. Its live transcript view is genuinely useful during a meeting, not just afterwards.

Is Otter.ai free?

Otter.ai has a free plan, with paid plans that add more usage or features. Listed pricing: Free plan · Pro from $8.33/mo. Prices change often, so check the official site before you buy.

Who is Otter.ai best for?

Anyone who needs reliable notes from every meeting.

What can you use Otter.ai for?

Common uses: automatic meeting minutes, live captions during calls, searchable archive of conversations and accessibility for hearing-impaired staff.

What are the best alternatives to Otter.ai?

Popular alternatives include Fireflies.ai, Tactiq, Notta and Fathom. See the full shortlist on our AI Meeting & Transcription page.

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