Otter.ai
Live meeting transcription + auto notes, key points as you talk.
Official: https://otter.aiWhat it does
- Live transcription: transcribe meetings, calls and online meetings (Zoom / Google Meet / Teams) in real time, English and Chinese.
- Speaker detection: tells who said what, even in multi-person meetings.
- Auto notes: one-click summary, keywords and action items after the meeting.
- Full-text search: all transcripts are searchable — find 'that decision from last time' in seconds.
- Multi-device: web, iOS / Android apps and browser extension; calendar auto-join via OtterPilot.
Who it's for
People in lots of meetings: professionals, PMs, sales, journalists, researchers; anyone interviewing, attending lectures or taking notes who'd rather not scribble while talking.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Mature real-time transcription and speaker detection; very steady for English meetings
- Auto summary + action items make post-meeting organizing nearly effortless
- Free tier covers daily notes; web and mobile both work
Watch-outs
- Chinese transcription is weaker than English; pro terms occasionally miswritten
- Advanced automation (auto-join, long duration) is mostly paid — see official site
- Sensitive meetings are uploaded to the cloud — mind privacy and compliance
Pricing
Free tier (limited monthly transcription); Pro / Business / Enterprise paid tiers follow Otter.ai's live notes.
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