Compare Otter.ai and Read AI 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (59.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 User
No pricing available
Otter.ai
Star Rating
(484)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 User
Browse all 4 pricing plansRead AI
Star Rating
(40)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Otter.ai excels in automated transcription, with users highlighting its ability to save significant time by automatically transcribing meetings and conversations. One user mentioned it allows them to focus fully on discussions without the distraction of note-taking.
- Users say that Read AI provides a unique experience by acting like an extra participant in meetings, generating insightful reports that include feedback on tone and speech speed. This feature has been particularly appreciated by users who juggle multiple meetings, as it helps them stay informed without being present.
- Reviewers mention that Otter.ai's ease of use is a standout feature, with many praising its intuitive interface that allows for easy highlighting of key points and sharing of transcripts. This functionality keeps teams aligned and informed, which is crucial for effective collaboration.
- According to verified reviews, Read AI is noted for its real-time transcription capabilities, which users find beneficial for capturing important details during meetings. However, some users feel that it lacks the depth of features that Otter.ai offers, particularly in terms of summarization and note organization.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Otter.ai's quality of support is superior, with users reporting positive experiences when seeking assistance. This level of support contributes to a smoother user experience, especially for those new to transcription software.
- Users appreciate that while both platforms offer valuable features, Otter.ai's comprehensive approach to note-taking and summarization makes it a more robust choice for those needing detailed insights from their meetings. One user noted how it effectively summarizes conversations, ensuring that no critical information is missed.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Otter.ai
Basic
Free
1 User
For those who want to give it a try
- Zoom, MS Teams, and Google Meet
- AI Chat within and across meetings
- AI meeting workflows
Read AI
No pricing availableFree Trial
Otter.ai
Free Trial is available
Read AI
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
401
8.2
35
Ease of Use
9.0
407
8.3
36
Ease of Setup
9.0
299
8.8
28
Ease of Admin
8.6
92
7.5
14
Quality of Support
8.4
257
7.6
26
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
85
7.1
13
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
386
7.9
34
Features by Category
Lead Facilitation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.1
67
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.8
16
Not enough data
Organization
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
67
Not enough data
7.6
17
Not enough data
Performance Analysis
6.6
68
Not enough data
6.8
67
Not enough data
Sales Analysis
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.1
61
Not enough data
8.6
60
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AI Sales Assistant
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
8.2
11
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
9.3
5
Not enough data
AI - Business Instant Messaging
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Call Analytics
8.7
90
Not enough data
8.3
89
Not enough data
8.5
87
Not enough data
7.6
23
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence - Conversation Intelligence
7.7
75
Not enough data
8.8
85
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.7
80
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Conversation Intelligence
8.3
24
Not enough data
8.3
24
Not enough data
8.1
24
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
8.3
23
Not enough data
8.3
23
Not enough data
7.8
23
Not enough data
Compatibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Search Queries
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI powered search - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compatibility - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Search Queries - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Voice
8.5
187
Not enough data
8.1
202
Not enough data
Transcription
7.7
195
Not enough data
8.7
180
Not enough data
7.9
159
Not enough data
7.4
162
Not enough data
Editing
8.1
174
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
180
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Integration
8.0
158
Not enough data
7.6
54
Not enough data
8.4
171
Not enough data
7.8
152
Not enough data
8.1
164
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Transcription
8.5
53
Not enough data
8.3
51
Not enough data
8.0
49
Not enough data
Meeting Prep - AI Meeting Assistants
Feature Not Available
7.9
13
Feature Not Available
7.4
13
Feature Not Available
7.7
13
Meeting Automation - AI Meeting Assistants
9.0
199
8.8
14
8.0
186
7.6
14
8.4
182
7.4
13
Meeting Insights - AI Meeting Assistants
8.0
170
7.1
14
7.8
171
6.5
13
8.7
186
8.2
15
Accessibility - AI Meeting Assistants
Feature Not Available
6.7
13
8.7
183
7.6
13
Feature Not Available
7.2
13
Agentic AI - AI Meeting Assistants
8.3
85
Not enough data
7.9
84
Not enough data
7.9
86
Not enough data
8.1
84
Not enough data
Meeting Capture & Retention - AI Meeting Assistants
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Deployment & Integration - Voice Recognition
8.8
20
Not enough data
7.7
18
Not enough data
8.7
19
Not enough data
9.0
19
Not enough data
Performance Optimization - Voice Recognition
8.0
19
Not enough data
8.7
17
Not enough data
8.1
18
Not enough data
8.1
16
Not enough data
8.5
16
Not enough data
Security & Compliance - Voice Recognition
8.8
17
Not enough data
8.6
16
Not enough data
8.6
16
Not enough data
Advanced AI & Biometric Features - Voice Recognition
7.8
16
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
8.2
17
Not enough data
7.4
17
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Voice Recognition
8.4
16
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Sales Coaching
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Training
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feedback
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
9.0
29
Not enough data
Action Item Detection - AI Note-taking Software
8.5
65
Not enough data
8.9
66
Not enough data
Automatic Transcription - AI Note-taking Software
8.8
70
Not enough data
Collaboration & Sharing - AI Note-taking Software
8.3
62
Not enough data
Language & Accent Support - AI Note-taking Software
7.7
63
Not enough data
Multi-Platform Integration - AI Note-taking Software
7.8
65
Not enough data
Privacy & Security Controls - AI Note-taking Software
8.1
60
Not enough data
Searchable Note Archives - AI Note-taking Software
8.2
65
Not enough data
Speaker Identification - AI Note-taking Software
7.9
66
Not enough data
Pre-Meeting Tools
Not enough data
7.1
16
Not enough data
7.9
17
Not enough data
7.8
17
Meeting Tools
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
8.8
18
Not enough data
7.4
17
Not enough data
7.6
17
Post-Meeting Tools
Not enough data
8.0
16
Not enough data
8.0
17
Not enough data
8.4
20
Agentic AI - Meeting Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Otter.ai and Read AI are categorized as Transcription, AI Note-Taking Software, Conversation Intelligence, AI Sales Assistant, Voice Recognition, and AI Meeting Assistants
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Otter.ai
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Read AI
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
11.1%
Marketing and Advertising
11.1%
Information Technology and Services
7.1%
Consulting
6.7%
Higher Education
4.9%
Other
59.1%
Marketing and Advertising
13.2%
Information Technology and Services
13.2%
Computer Software
10.5%
Staffing and Recruiting
7.9%
Telecommunications
5.3%
Other
50.0%
Discussions
What is Otter.ai used for?
2 Comments
AN
TranscriptionRead more
What does otter AI do?
2 Comments
FT
Otter.ai is an artificial intelligence transcription service that automatically creates text transcriptions of online meetings and audio recordings.Read more
How do you transcribe on Otter AI?
1 Comment
TD
It auto transcribes the audio and then you can go through it while listening to correct the errors. Read more
Read AI has no discussions with answers
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