Last updated May 2026
Otter vs Tactiq
A side-by-side comparison of Otter and Tactiq — 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.
Visit Otter →Tactiq
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Live meeting transcription Chrome extension for Google Meet, Zoom, and Teams with AI-generated meeting kits.
Visit Tactiq →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 |
Tactiq
| Tier | Monthly | Per seat | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | — | For 1 user · 5 AI credits / mo · Free forever, no credit card |
| Pro | — | $8 | For 1 pro · $8 USD per user / month · Annual billing |
| Team | — | $16.67 | For 1 to 20 users · $16.67 USD per user / month · Annual billing |
| Business | — | $29.16 | For 20 to 200 users · $29.16 USD per user / month · Annual billing |
| Enterprise | — | — | For 200+ users · Custom pricing · Unlimited AI credits |
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
Tactiq
- Live meeting transcription via Chrome extension
- Works with Google Meet, Zoom, and Teams
- Custom AI prompts for tailored summaries
- Export transcripts to Notion, Docs, Slack
- No bot joins the call — runs in-browser
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
Tactiq
Strengths
- No meeting bot — less intrusive than competitors
- Cheapest paid tier among AI notetakers
- Highly customizable AI prompts for output formats
Tradeoffs
- Chrome-only — no native desktop or mobile app
- Lacks conversation intelligence and coaching features
- Free tier capped at 10 transcripts per month