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Meeting assistant

Otter.ai

An AI meeting transcription and notes tool with live captions, summaries and action items.

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Our review

Otter.ai delivers live transcription, automatic summaries and action items, with calendar integration and easy search, turning meetings into reviewable text records.

It's English-first, long meetings eat quota, and accents affect accuracy; but if your meetings are mostly English and you want notes and to-dos generated as you go, Otter is a proven, dependable pick.

Pros

Live transcription
Auto summaries
Calendar integration
Easy search

Cons

English-first
Long meetings use quota
Accent-sensitive

Key features

Live transcriptionAI summariesAction itemsCalendar integration

Best for

Meeting notesInterview transcriptionClassesTeam collaboration

FAQ

What is Otter.ai?

An AI meeting transcription and notes tool with live captions, summaries and action items.

What are the pros and cons of Otter.ai?

Pros: Live transcription, Auto summaries, Calendar integration, Easy search. Cons: English-first, Long meetings use quota, Accent-sensitive.

How much does Otter.ai cost?

Free: Free; Pro: $16.99/mo; Business: $30/user/mo.

Who is Otter.ai for?

Best for Meeting notes, Interview transcription, Classes, Team collaboration.

What are the alternatives to Otter.ai?

Consider Fireflies.ai, Granola, Fathom.

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Pricing

FreeFree
  • Monthly minutes
  • Basic transcription
Pro$16.99/mo
  • More minutes
  • Summaries
Business$30/user/mo
  • Team
  • Admin
Otter.ai pricing

Rating

4.4/ 5
Our editorial score4.4/5 on G2 (300+)