Last verified May 2026
Otter
Meeting notes and summaries · transcription
AI transcription and meeting note service with real-time captions, summaries, and action-item extraction.
Company
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- Mountain View, CA
- Funding
- Series B, $63M total raised
Pricing
| Tier | Monthly | Per seat | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $0 | — | 300 minutes/mo · 30-minute conversation limit · 3 imports/mo |
| Pro | — | $16.99 | 1,200 minutes/mo · 90-minute conversations · Custom vocabulary |
| Business | — | $30 | 6,000 minutes/mo · 4-hour conversations · Admin controls |
| Enterprise | — | — | SSO · Custom retention · Dedicated support |
Key features
- 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
Pros
- Best-in-class transcription accuracy on clear English
- Strong mobile experience for in-person meetings
- Custom vocabulary helps for technical or jargon-heavy meetings
Cons
- 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
Alternatives
See full breakdown on the alternatives to Otter page.
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