Otter.ai

Productivity AI

AI meeting assistant that records, transcribes, and summarizes your conversations in real-time.

About Otter.ai

Otter.ai is a leading AI transcription and meeting assistant that helps you capture every detail of your conversations. It provides real-time automated transcription, generates intelligent summaries, and allows you to search across all your recorded meetings for key information. Otter.ai integrates seamlessly with major video conferencing platforms like Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet.

Whether you need help writing code, drafting emails, brainstorming creative ideas, or explaining complex topics, Otter.ai serves as a versatile digital assistant capable of handling a wide array of linguistic tasks with remarkable nuance and accuracy.

Key Features

Real-Time Transcription

Get accurate, automated transcripts of your meetings and lectures as they happen.

AI Meeting Summaries

Automatically generate concise summaries and action items from your conversations.

Automated Meeting Notes

Integrates with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet to record and transcribe automatically.

Searchable Audio

Easily find key moments in your recordings by searching through the generated text.

Collaborative Editing

Highlight and comment on transcripts with your team for better knowledge sharing.

Pros & Cons

Pros

+Highly accurate real-time transcription across various accents and environments
+Excellent integration with major video conferencing platforms like Zoom and Teams
+Intelligent AI summaries that effectively capture key decisions and action items
+Powerful search functionality allows you to find specific keywords across all meetings
+Useful collaborative features for teams to review and edit transcripts together

Cons

-The free tier's monthly transcription limit is relatively low for heavy users
-Transcription accuracy can decrease significantly in noisy environments
-Advanced features like automated meeting notes are locked behind paid plans
-Privacy concerns regarding the storage and processing of sensitive meeting data

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Otter.ai free to use?

Yes, Otter.ai offers a free Basic plan that includes 300 monthly transcription minutes (up to 30 minutes per conversation). For higher limits and advanced features, a Pro or Business subscription is required.

Does Otter.ai work with Zoom and Google Meet?

Yes, Otter.ai integrates directly with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet to automatically record, transcribe, and summarize your meetings in real-time.

Can I search my meeting transcripts?

Absolutely. One of Otter's most powerful features is the ability to search across all your recorded meetings for specific keywords, allowing you to find key information instantly.

Updated on May 2026