Otter

AI powered meeting notes and transcripts that just work

Otter is an AI-driven note-taking tool designed to make meetings, lectures, and interviews far more manageable by automatically recording and transcribing speech in real time. Instead of frantically typing, you can focus on the discussion while Otter handles the heavy lifting.

The core feature is its live transcription, which is impressively fast and generally accurate in quiet environments with clear speakers. It supports English, Spanish, and French, and can be used for in-person conversations or online meetings, including sessions on Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams. As it transcribes, you can highlight key moments, insert photos of slides or whiteboards, and later scroll back to capture quotes or decisions you might have missed.

Beyond transcription, Otter leans into AI productivity with automatically generated summaries and action points that help condense a long meeting into a quick briefing. The built-in AI chat can answer questions about a conversation, help draft follow-up emails, or clarify what was agreed. All notes are searchable, editable, and can be organized into folders, shared with teammates, and synced with its web version for cross-device access.

For accessibility, the real-time captions are a standout, making talks and meetings more inclusive for people with hearing difficulties or language challenges. However, background noise, overlapping speakers, and strong accents can still trip up the transcription. The free tier provides a useful taste but limits monthly transcription minutes and advanced features, pushing heavy users toward paid plans.

Overall, Otter is a polished, feature-rich companion for anyone who lives in meetings or lectures and wants reliable, AI-assisted notes without having to type a word.