Last updated May 2026
Otter vs Spinach
A side-by-side comparison of Otter and Spinach — pricing, features, integrations, and where each one wins.
Otter
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AI transcription and meeting note service with real-time captions, summaries, and action-item extraction.
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standup summary
AI scrum master and meeting assistant for engineering and product teams with standup summaries and ticket updates.
Visit Spinach →Pricing
Otter
| Tier | Monthly | Per seat | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $0 | — | Zoom, MS Teams, Google Meet · AI Chat within and across meetings · 1 lifetime audio/video file import |
| Pro | — | $8.33 | Annual billing (Save 51%) · 1,200 in-app recording minutes · Advanced AI workflows |
| Business | — | $19.99 | Best value · Annual billing (Save 33%) · Unlimited meetings + in-app recording |
| Enterprise | — | — | Unlimited custom AI workflows · Custom integrations (CRM, dialers) · Schedule a demo |
Spinach
| Tier | Monthly | Per seat | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $0 | — | Free · Unlimited meeting recording, transcription & basic AI · Record Zoom, Meet, Webex, Slack Huddles |
| Pro | $2.9 | — | $2.90 / meeting hour · Pay-as-you-go, unlimited users, advanced AI · Annual ($45/$0) or Monthly options |
| Business | — | $19 | $19 / user per month · Pay per user, unlimited meetings, advanced AI · Everything in Starter, PLUS team features |
| Enterprise | — | — | Let's talk · Custom plan for your organization · Volume discounts available |
Key features
Otter
- Real-time live transcription during meetings
- OtterPilot joins Zoom, Meet, and Teams automatically
- Speaker identification with custom vocabulary
- Slack and CRM sharing of meeting summaries
- Mobile app with offline recording
Spinach
- AI scrum master that runs standups, retros, and syncs
- Automatic Jira, Linear, and Asana ticket updates
- Action item tracking and follow-up across sprints
- Engineering- and product-team-focused meeting templates
- Slack-native delivery of summaries and blockers
Where each one wins
Otter
Strengths
- Best-in-class transcription accuracy on clear English
- Strong mobile experience for in-person meetings
- Custom vocabulary helps for technical or jargon-heavy meetings
Tradeoffs
- English strength doesn't extend equally to other languages
- Tiers count minutes, not just users — high-volume costs add up
- AI summaries less detailed than Fathom's by default
Spinach
Strengths
- Purpose-built for agile engineering teams vs generic note-takers
- Deep ticket-tracker integrations reduce manual project hygiene
- Free Starter tier with unlimited users for small teams
Tradeoffs
- Narrower fit outside engineering and product team workflows
- Fewer general-purpose features than Otter or Fireflies
- Business tier pricing is contact-sales only