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Otter.ai
Otter.ai, Inc.
4.1
Popular live transcription with a generous free plan.
Free plan
At a glance
Vendor
Otter.ai, Inc.
Headquarters
USA
Founded
2016
languages
3+
What is Otter.ai?
Otter.ai is a US meeting assistant that transcribes calls live, generates summaries and lets teams search past meetings. Its free plan and real-time captions made it one of the most widely used transcription tools.
Otter.ai capabilities
Live transcriptionYes
AI summaryYes
Action itemsYes
Speaker identificationYes
In-person recordingYes
Mobile appYes
API accessYes
Self-hostingNo
EU data residencyNo
GDPR compliantPartial
Integrations
ZoomMicrosoft TeamsGoogle MeetSlackSalesforce
Otter.ai pricing
from €9 per user / month
Free plan with monthly minute cap; paid plans from roughly €9/user per month.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Strong real-time transcription and live captions.
- Usable free plan for individuals.
Cons
- Limited language coverage (mainly English).
- Data is hosted in the US, which can be a concern for EU teams.
Pricing and features are indicative and last reviewed 2026-06-01. Always confirm on the vendor site.
