Otter.ai
AI meeting assistant that joins calls to transcribe, summarise and extract action items in real time.
Overview
Otter.ai is an AI meeting assistant that joins Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams calls to transcribe speech in real time, then generates a summary and action items after the meeting ends. It identifies different speakers, lets attendees add comments to the live transcript and syncs notes to Slack, email and calendar apps. Otter runs in the browser and through iOS and Android apps, and supports live captions for in-person meetings via the mobile app.
Key features
- Real-time transcription with speaker identification
- AI-generated meeting summary and action items
- Live comment and highlight on the transcript
- Automatic sync with Slack and calendar apps
- Mobile app for in-person meeting captions
Pricing
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Monthly
- From $16.99/month
- Yearly
- $99.96/year billed annually
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- Not on record
- Last verified
- Checked October 4, 2026
Pros
- Real-time transcript is available to attendees during the call
- Action-item extraction reduces the need to review the full transcript
- Free plan allows a useful number of meeting minutes per month
Cons
- Free plan caps the monthly transcription minutes
- Speaker identification can confuse voices in large calls
Who should use it
- Teams that want automatic notes and action items after every meeting
- Remote workers on Zoom, Google Meet or Teams
- Anyone who needs live captions during in-person meetings
Beginner, Intermediate · Individuals, Small teams, Mid-size teams
Who shouldn't
- Highly technical or jargon-heavy domains where accuracy is critical
- Meeting tools outside the supported integrations
Facts
- Category
- AI productivity
- Platforms
- Web, iOS, Android
- Integrations
- Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Google Calendar, Outlook, Salesforce
- API
- Available
- Skill level
- Beginner, Intermediate
- Team size
- Individuals, Small teams, Mid-size teams
- Data and privacy
- We have no verified details on data handling. Read the vendor's privacy policy before uploading sensitive material.
Alternatives
- Fireflies.aiAI productivity
AI meeting recorder that transcribes, summarises and builds a searchable library of your calls.
From $18/month - FathomAI productivity
Free AI meeting notetaker for Zoom, Google Meet and Teams that highlights and summarises calls.
From $20/month - tl;dvAI productivity
AI meeting recorder for Zoom, Meet and Teams with a searchable library and cross-meeting AI queries.
Pricing information is currently unavailable. - GranolaAI productivity
Mac meeting notepad that captures audio locally and blends your notes with an AI summary.
From $14/month
Frequently asked questions
How much does Otter.ai cost?
From $16.99/month. $99.96/year billed annually. Checked October 4, 2026.
Does Otter.ai have a free plan?
Yes. Otter.ai has a free plan.
Who is Otter.ai best for?
Teams that want automatic notes and action items after every meeting; Remote workers on Zoom, Google Meet or Teams; Anyone who needs live captions during in-person meetings.
Which platforms does Otter.ai run on?
Web, iOS, Android.
Does Otter.ai have an API?
Yes, Otter.ai offers an API.
What are the alternatives to Otter.ai?
Tools often weighed against Otter.ai include Fireflies.ai, Fathom, tl;dv, Granola.