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#4 in ProductivityFree tier

Otter.ai

Searchable transcripts of meetings and recordings.

Otter transcribes meetings and recordings and makes the transcript searchable. It can join a call as a visible bot or transcribe a file you upload. Plans are metered in monthly minutes.

Why this rank

When you need the transcript itself, and everyone on the call is fine seeing a bot, Otter is the straightforward transcription product.

Best for

Searchable transcripts of interviews and standups.

Pricing

Free monthly minutes and paid plans on otter.ai. See the site for the current minute caps.

Pricing checked November 7, 2026. Confirm it on the official site.

Before you commit

  • The meeting bot is visible to everyone on the call.
  • Free minutes are a small cap. A few long calls will spend them.

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