AI notetaker that records and summarizes every call.
Otter.ai
Real-time meeting transcription with searchable notes.
What is Otter.ai?
Otter.ai is a meeting assistant for professionals and teams drowning in calls. It joins your meetings, transcribes the conversation live, and produces searchable summaries.
It captures Zoom, Meet, and Teams calls, identifies speakers, and highlights action items. The searchable transcript means you can find a decision without rewatching an hour-long call.
Key Features
- Live transcription during video meetings
- Automatic speaker identification
- Meeting summaries with key points and action items
- Search across all your past transcripts
- Integrations with Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams
Pros
- Transcription accuracy is solid in clear audio
- Summaries save real time on meeting follow-ups
- Free plan covers occasional use well
Cons
- Struggles with heavy accents and cross-talk
- Minute limits on the free plan fill up fast
- Bot joining meetings can surprise attendees
Pricing
- Model: Freemium
- Free plan available; Pro from ~$17/mo — check the official site for current pricing.
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