Otter.ai
Otter.ai is designed to simplify your life by transcribing or taking notes from voice conversations. As such, it is perfect for meetings, interviews, or even when you’re driving. With Otter, you can easily convert these voice conversations into searchable notes with the ability to add photos within your transcripts.
The tool has many functionalities, and it works both in your web browser and on your mobile phone. For instance, you can share your conversations with others and allow them to edit, comment, or simply view the conversation. You can also review and edit your conversations, which can be handy for catching up on details you might have missed.
Imports and exports are also available with support for various audio and video formats for transcription. Then, once your conversations are transcribed, you can easily export the text and audio and even organize these files in different folders.
Regarding integrations, Otter.ai can sing along with all the “usual suspects” — including Google Calendar & Contacts, Microsoft Calendar & Contacts, Dropbox, and Zoom, among others.
The service is available in a few different plans, and the neat thing is that you can try it for free — and only sign-up for a paid plan, if you determine Otter.ai will work for you.
Video Overview ▶️
What are the key features? ⭐
- Real-time transcriptions: Otter.ai can transcribe your conversations as they occur, which is especially handy for meetings and interviews. Later on, or while the conversation is still happening, you can edit the transcriptions.
- Speaker identification: Otter.ai is capable of identifying different speakers in a conversation. Yup, AI kicks in again here to detect different "voiceprints" for each speaker and then use these voiceprints to label who said what in the transcription.
- Custom vocabulary: The tool lets you add custom words or phrases specific to your industry or work. This will help improve the transcriptions' accuracy, especially when dealing with unique terms that aren't commonly used.
- Automatic summaries: Otter.ai summarizes your conversations in the form of keywords and a word cloud. These will help you quickly identify the main topics discussed without having to read through the entire transcription.
- Highlight, Comment, Share: There are options to highlight important parts of the transcription, add comments, and share your notes with others. The last mentioned makes Otter.ai a truly collaborative tool with your team members.
Who is it for? 🤔
Examples of what you can use it for 💭
- Use Otter.ai as a meeting assistant on platforms like Zoom, MS Teams, or Google Meet
- Transcribe meetings in real-time
- Transcribe video files and create content for your website
- Use it as an education tool, allowing students to review and study from the transcriptions later
How much does it cost? 🏷️
| Plan | Period | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | |
| Pro | Monthly | $16.99 |
| Pro | Yearly | $99.96 |
| Business | Monthly | $30 |
| Business | Yearly | $240 |
| Enterprise | CUSTOM |
Pros & Cons ⚖️
- Saves a ton of time on transcribing recorded files and live meetings
- Works in the web browser and on mobile devices
- Transcription editing and team collaboration tools are handy
- Only for English speakers
