Otter
Pioneer AI meeting recorder with real-time live captions
Otter built the modern AI note-taking category and remains a solid choice with real-time transcription and live caption generation. The free tier provides 300 minutes monthly, and Pro adds advanced features like speaker identification.
| Pricing from | Free (300 min/month); $8.33/month Pro |
| Best for | Teams prioritising real-time live captions and accessible meeting documentation |
| Website | otter.ai |
Company facts
| Social profiles | LinkedIn, X, YouTube |
Facilities and features
- Published pricing
- Free trial
- Free plan
- Integrations
- Mobile app
What stands out
The product provides live transcription in multiple languages with speaker recognition.
“Live transcription in multiple languages, and speaker recognition.”Otter, own website
Otter automatically captures and assigns clear next steps from every meeting.
“Clear next steps are automatically captured and assigned from every meeting.”Otter, own website
Strengths and trade-offs
- Generous free tier at 300 minutes monthly
- Affordable Pro plan at $8.33 per month
- Limited to 300 minutes free, encouraging upgrade pressure
- Real-time captions can sometimes lag in fast-paced meetings
Appears in
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MDflow94.03Otter92.0RANKINGfull ranking →SOFTWAREVERIFIEDNote-taking apps with a free plan
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Jade Note90.0RANKINGfull ranking →How Otter ranks
#3 in Best note-taking apps
How the score is made up: Evidence on its own site 20; How complete its published information is 16; Fit to this ranking's criteria 40; Buying information on its own site 16.
“Your AI notetaker is now also your Conversational Knowledge Engine Otter transcribes every meeting, turning it into searchable knowledge that powers your workflow.”Otter, own website
#1 in Note-taking apps with a free plan
How the score is made up: Evidence on its own site 20; How complete its published information is 16; Fit to this ranking's criteria 40; Buying information on its own site 16.
“Your AI notetaker is now also your Conversational Knowledge Engine Otter transcribes every meeting, turning it into searchable knowledge that powers your workflow.”Otter, own website
“Get started with Otter for free Free forever”Otter, own website
Alternatives to Otter
| Basic Memory Knowledge tools built to last | #2 in Note-taking apps with a free plan | 90.0 |
| Jade Note Casual notes become your AI's memory. | #3 in Note-taking apps with a free plan | 90.0 |
 MemoralYour AI-powered personal wiki | #4 in Note-taking apps with a free plan | 88.0 |
 AnytypeEncrypted, Swiss-based, yours | #5 in Note-taking apps with a free plan | 84.0 |
 CapacitiesA studio for your mind | #6 in Note-taking apps with a free plan | 84.0 |
 DexiResearch, streamlined: notes, bookmarks & feeds | #7 in Note-taking apps with a free plan | 84.0 |
Questions about Otter
How much does Otter cost?
Lister lists Otter's pricing as: Free (300 min/month); $8.33/month Pro.
Is Otter free?
Yes. Its pricing reads: Free (300 min/month); $8.33/month Pro.
Who is Otter best for?
Otter is best for teams prioritising real-time live captions and accessible meeting documentation.
Where does Otter rank?
Otter is ranked #1 in Note-taking apps with a free plan (Lister Score 92.0) and #3 in Best note-taking apps (Lister Score 92.0).
What are the best alternatives to Otter?
The closest alternatives on Lister are Basic Memory (#2 in Note-taking apps with a free plan), Jade Note (#3 in Note-taking apps with a free plan) and Memoral (#4 in Note-taking apps with a free plan).
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