Otter.ai review for freelancers

AI meeting notes and transcription.

Our review

Otter records and transcribes meetings with summaries and action items. Its pricing page lists Pro at $16.99 per month ($8.49 on annual) and Business at $30. It can save note-taking time on client calls. Always tell participants you are recording, and check accuracy on names and jargon.

Pros

  • Searchable transcripts
  • Summaries and action items
  • Integrations

Cons

  • Accuracy varies with audio
  • Consent needed to record
  • Pricing higher on monthly

Based on the vendor's public website and documentation. We have not been paid for this review. Details change, so confirm on the official site. Affiliate disclosure.

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