Otter.ai

Meeting transcription that produces searchable notes automatically

AI Office ProductivityFree planOverseasβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜† 4.0

What is Otter.ai?

Otter joins your meetings, transcribes them in real time and produces a summary with action items afterwards. It integrates with Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams, joining automatically or recording from your device, and it distinguishes speakers so the transcript reads coherently. The value accumulates after the meeting: every recording becomes searchable text, so you can find the moment a decision was made across months of calls rather than rewatching recordings. Sales calls, interviews, lectures and standups are the strongest use cases.

Last updated: 2026-09-20. This site only provides an index; for exact features, pricing, and licensing, see the official website.

Key features

  • Real-time transcription with speaker identification
  • Automatic summaries and extracted action items after each meeting
  • Joins Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams automatically
  • Search across every recorded transcript in one place
  • Slide capture synchronised with the transcript timeline
  • Shared workspaces so a team can annotate the same notes

Pros & cons

Strengths

  • Meetings become searchable rather than lost once you leave the call
  • Automatic summaries remove most manual note-taking
  • Setup is minimal - integrations handle joining

Watch out for

  • Accuracy drops with crosstalk, accents and poor audio
  • Free tier limits are restrictive for anyone in meetings all day
  • Recording consent rules differ by region and must be respected

Best for & use cases

sales calls, interviews, lectures, standups and anyone who needs a meeting record

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FAQ

How accurate is Otter?

Strong with clear audio and single speakers, noticeably weaker with crosstalk, heavy accents or poor microphones. Always review before treating a transcript as a record.

Does it need consent to record?

Yes, and requirements vary - some jurisdictions require all parties to agree. Otter provides notification features, but the responsibility sits with the organiser. Always announce recording at the start.

Can it handle languages other than English?

English is by far the strongest. Several other languages are supported but transcription quality is materially lower.