# Otter.ai[otter.ai](https://otter.ai)

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> Records and transcribes calls and audio into searchable notes with summaries and action items. Free plan. Paid from $16.99/mo.

Records and transcribes calls and audio into searchable notes with summaries and action items.

- Free plan
- From $16.99/mo
- Works with Claude

Best for: Interviews, calls and meeting notes

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## Questions

**Is Otter.ai free?**
Yes. Otter.ai has a free plan. Paid plans start at $16.99/mo.

**Does Otter.ai work with Claude or ChatGPT?**
Yes. The Otter.ai team offers an official Claude connection, so you can use it by asking your AI.

**What are the best Otter.ai alternatives?**
Other transcription tools creators use: TurboScribe, Fireflies.ai, tl;dv and Buzz. Compare them side by side on our transcription tools page.

**How do I post videos made with Otter.ai to Instagram, TikTok and YouTube?**
Export the video from Otter.ai, then ask Claude or ChatGPT to post it with Ghostedit. It goes to every platform at your best time.

Prices from [Otter.ai's pricing page](https://otter.ai/pricing) on October 31, 2026. [Something wrong?](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/submit?tool=otter-ai)

## Otter.ai alternatives

[**TurboScribe**turboscribe.ai

Transcribes audio and video files fast and exports text, with a limited free tier.Free planFrom $20/mo](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/turboscribe) [**Fireflies.ai**fireflies.ai

Joins calls to record, transcribe and summarize them, then lets you search past conversations.Free planFrom $18/moClaude](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/fireflies-ai) [**tl;dv**tldv.io

Records and transcribes video calls, with clips, summaries and searchable notes you can share.Free planFrom $29/moClaude](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/tl-dv) [**Buzz**github.com/chidiwilliams/buzz

Transcribes and translates audio offline on your computer using OpenAI's Whisper model.Free plan](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/buzz)

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