Short answer: Otter writes AI meeting notes and transcripts. Here are 5 other AI note takers, for calls, recordings, in-person talks and advisor meetings.
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Otter AI alternatives: what’s on this list
Otter writes AI meeting notes and transcripts. Our listing shows a free plan next to Pro at $16.99 per user a month ($8.33 billed yearly). If you’re looking at other AI note takers, here are 5.
Fathom and Fireflies also take notes on your calls, and both list a free plan next to paid plans. Fathom Team starts at $15 per user a month. Fireflies Pro starts at $10 per seat a month, billed yearly.
TurboScribe works on recordings you upload. It lists 3 free transcripts a day (30 minutes each), or unlimited for $10 a month billed yearly.
Plaud is a wearable recorder for in-person talks, like site walks and showings. Devices start at $159. Zocks is made for financial advisors and writes meeting notes and follow-up, at $67 per user a month billed yearly.
Pick by where your talks happen: video calls, uploaded recordings, in person, or client meetings with advisor rules. Prices come from each maker, so check before you buy.
The tool you’re comparing: Otter
Otter
Time saved: variesAI meeting notes and transcripts.
Time savedVariesAny BusinessFree plan · Pro $16.99/user/moEasy
The alternatives
Fathom
Time saved: variesAI notetaker that records and sums up Zoom, Meet, and Teams calls.
Time savedVariesAnyone on client callsFree plan · Team from $15/user/moEasy
Fireflies
Time saved: variesAI meeting notes, transcripts, and search.
Time savedVariesAnyone on client callsFree plan · Pro from $10/seat/moEasy
TurboScribe Call and Meeting Transcripts
Time saved: variesTurns recorded calls, meetings, and voice memos into text with speaker labels.
Time savedVariesAny BusinessFree plan · Unlimited $10/moEasy
Plaud AI Note Taker
Time saved: variesA wearable recorder that turns site walks, showings, and calls into summaries and to-do lists.
A device you buy (from $159), plus an app.
Time savedVariesHome ServicesCheck siteEasy
Zocks
Time saved: variesAI meeting notes and follow-up for advisors.
Time savedVariesFinancial advisors$67/user/mo, billed yearlyEasy
Compare them side by side
| Tool | What it does | Who it’s for | Cost (from maker) | Setup | Time saved | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Compared | AI meeting notes and transcripts. | Any Business | Free plan; Pro $16.99/user/mo ($8.33 billed yearly) | Easy | Maker hasn't shared this | Source for Otter |
| Fathom | AI notetaker that records and sums up Zoom, Meet, and Teams calls. | Anyone on client calls | Free plan; Team from $15/user/mo | Easy | Maker hasn't shared this | Source for Fathom |
| Fireflies | AI meeting notes, transcripts, and search. | Anyone on client calls | Free plan; Pro from $10/seat/mo billed yearly | Easy | Maker hasn't shared this | Source for Fireflies |
| TurboScribe Call and Meeting Transcripts | Turns recorded calls, meetings, and voice memos into text with speaker labels. | Any Business | Free: 3 transcripts a day (30 min each). Unlimited $10/mo billed yearly or $20/mo monthly. Check site | Easy | Maker hasn't shared this | Source for TurboScribe Call and Meeting Transcripts |
| Plaud AI Note Taker | A wearable recorder that turns site walks, showings, and calls into summaries and to-do lists. | Home Services | Devices from $159 (NotePin S $179). Free plan has 300 transcription minutes a month; paid plans from $17.99/mo. Check site | Easy | Maker hasn't shared this | Source for Plaud AI Note Taker |
| Zocks | AI meeting notes and follow-up for advisors. | Financial advisors | $67/user/mo billed yearly ($80 monthly) | Easy | Maker hasn't shared this | Source for Zocks |
Costs and hours come from each tool’s own source. “Our estimate” is our guess from similar tools, not a measured number. The directory is free to search; prices come from each maker and change often.
Questions people ask
What are some Otter AI alternatives?
On this page: Fathom, Fireflies, TurboScribe, Plaud and Zocks.
Which Otter alternatives have a free plan?
Fathom, Fireflies and TurboScribe list a free plan next to paid plans in our listings. Plaud's app lists a free plan too, but you have to buy the device. See the Cost column for each paid price.
How does BusyWorkBots pick these?
Every listing links to a real source, a case study, a builder's post, or the maker's page. Numbers from the company selling the tool are labeled as a maker or vendor claim. We don't test every tool.
