Otter.ai
Good for: Live transcription and AI notes for Zoom, Teams and Google Meet
SourcesMakerotter.ai
Details
MakerOtter.ai
Use case📝 Meeting notes & transcription
Free tieryes
Starting pricePro from $16.99/user/mo (less billed annually)
Pricing checkedOct 14, 2026
StatusTested on free plan
Plan we testedFree plan
TestedOct 14, 2026
VerdictPass
Prices are from the official pricing page on Oct 14, 2026 and can change; check the pricing page before you buy.
Our test
Accurate, fast transcripts, and the summary and Ask Otter chat work on the free plan. The catch: only 3 lifetime file imports and TXT-only export.
Tested on free plan · Oct 14, 2026 · verdict Pass (3/3 tasks passed)
What we tested
- Transcribe an uploaded 2:13 speech (Gettysburg Address MP3) PassAbout 1–2 minutes; highly accurate (3 minor word differences), one speaker, keywords and timestamps included.
- Summary, outline, action items and Ask Otter chat PassOverview and outline generated; Ask Otter gave a correct answer with a timestamp.
- Check what the free plan limits PassLimits are clearly shown (listed below).
What the free plan limited
3 lifetime file imports; 300 min a month; 30 min max per conversation; TXT export only (DOCX/PDF/SRT are Pro); some templates Pro-only. OGG isn't a listed import format. No card needed to sign up.