Bryan L.
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Bryan L.
Account Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"best coworker ever"
5/5
What do you like best about Otter.ai?

I really like that if I get distracted or if I’m checking my email during a meeting, it can show me what I said. Now I can search in the chat for the exact minute and second when something specific was mentioned — it’s the coolest thing. I don’t need to search by keywords; it shows me and tells me the next steps, exactly what I need.

We use it in all our meetings, and adding it to calls is very easy, even when it’s a sudden meeting. Plus, they’ve responded quickly and easily whenever I've had questions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Otter.ai?

We would like to have the meeting transcripts in a database like Notion, where we can link the calls with the client information. That way, when someone needs to understand the context of the last meeting, they’ll just have to access the link. I hope it will soon be possible to have some kind of connection like that with Notion or something similar. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Lorenzo P.
Broker
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great tool for capturing meetings, but with room to grow"
5/5
What do you like best about Otter.ai?

Otter.ai has been very helpful in keeping track of conversations and meetings without the need for constant note-taking. The transcription accuracy is generally strong, even in group discussions with multiple speakers. I particularly like the ability to search past transcripts by keyword and share notes with colleagues afterward. The mobile app also makes it easy to capture conversations on the go. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Otter.ai?

Accuracy can drop when there are heavy accents, background noise, or industry-specific terminology. I also noticed that formatting sometimes gets lost when exporting transcripts to other platforms. While the free plan is a good starting point, some of the most useful features (like advanced exports and team collaboration tools) are behind higher-tier plans. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Becca M.
Association Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Effortless Transcriptions, Needs Accuracy Boost"
5/5
What do you like best about Otter.ai?

I use Otter.ai to transcribe meetings and board meeting minutes, which helps me recognize who is talking by inserting the speaker's name. It allows me to quickly summarize and send out key points of meetings with ease. I was looking online for a transcription service and liked what Otter.ai had to offer. The initial setup was super easy, and on a scale from 1 to 10, I'd rate my likelihood to recommend it as a 10. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Otter.ai?

The audio does not always transcribe the correct person or words spoken. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ramona H.
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Ramona H.
Senior Business Analyst
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Efficient Recording and Summarization, Struggles with Accents"
4/5
What do you like best about Otter.ai?

I primarily use Otter.ai to record my doctor's visits. I appreciate how it catches all the information from my doctors, allowing me to pay full attention without the need to take notes. I like that it also summarizes the conversations, so I don't have to read through an hour-long conversation. The initial setup was very easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Otter.ai?

It is not good at picking up accents Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Doggy D.
Volunteer coordinator
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Saved me a lot of time taking and storing notes"
5/5
What do you like best about Otter.ai?

The summary is pretty accurate and actually summarizes. I also like that there is pretty decent storage (even on the free plan) for transcript. I actually had to revisit different transcripts a few times so it was definitely useful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Otter.ai?

The only two things I would critique, and they are no in way dealbreakers are 1) I can't share transcript (or I haven't figured out a way), and 2) sometimes some words are mis-transcribed, which isn't a big deal because it's only every now and then. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

David S. L.
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David S. L.
Development Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"A better-than-average AI notetaking and recording assistant"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Otter.ai?

I use Otter.ai mostly for transcribing and gaining summary notes from podcast interviews. It is easy to import files and have them automatically transcribed. Speaker breaks are generally accurate and most language is accurate as well aside from industry-specific lingo. It is easy to add to your app of choice (mine is Zoom) and to control when and where it records. I use the service 4-5 times per month. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Otter.ai?

Like most AI notetakers, Otter.ai does not learn. Despite using it for dozens of transcriptions, it still doesn't understand the name of my podcast nor the industry lingo that I use regardless of how often I correct it. Exporting is not intuitively placed, and correcting transcripts is difficult and frustrating. I often find myself simply exporting it to an srt or txt file and editing it outside the system because it's easier. Finally, I usually have multiple tracks in my mp3s uploaded, but when I used an mp3 with a single track, Otter could not differentiate speakers at all, reading it like I was the speaker the entire time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ashish G.
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Ashish G.
Senior Information Technology Manager
Plastics
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"My Indispensable AI Meeting Assistant"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Otter.ai?

Being Fully Present: I can stop worrying about taking notes and actually focus on the conversation, contributing more effectively.

The "Set It and Forget It" Assistant: The OtterPilot feature that automatically joins my calendar meetings is a huge convenience. I don't have to remember to hit record. I also have the option to record manually, if I choose it so.

Instant Meeting Recaps: The AI-generated summary and action items that arrive after the meeting are incredibly useful for quick follow-ups without needing to read the entire transcript.

Creating a Searchable Memory: Every meeting becomes a searchable database. I can instantly find key decisions or technical details from weeks ago just by typing a keyword. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Otter.ai?

It's not a perfect solution. While the transcription accuracy is impressive, it can stumble, especially with company-specific acronyms, complex technical jargon, or colleagues with strong accents. I always spend a few minutes after a critical meeting to scan the transcript and make minor corrections, where it is required. Also, the AI summary, while a great starting point, can sometimes miss the nuance of a discussion or pull out a less-than-critical point. You still need to apply your own judgment Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Karina V.
Student
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Take notes live or transcribe videos with ease"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Otter.ai?

I used otter.ai for the first time when I needed to transcribe a 30 min long video and did not have the time to listen to it. This application was able to do it with ease and perfect accuracy. I also like that it separates the transcription based on how many speakers there are so it’s not all compiled into one paragraph and that makes it easier to read with a conversational flow. Overall, I enjoyed using it and I would use it again Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Otter.ai?

There’s not much that I disliked about it. Maybe if they can increase there maximum video time limit from 30 mins then that would help. But overall, the quality of the transcription is good Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Food & Beverages
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Verified User in Food & Beverages
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Otter.ai - Because My Brain Has a 5-Minute Free Trial only"
5/5
What do you like best about Otter.ai?

I can finally stop scribbling notes and actually pay attention in meetings. I'm able to actively listen to what people are saying, knowing that a perfect record of the conversation is being created. No more meeting FOMO. I can go back and review the transcript later, which is a lifesaver when I need to recall a specific detail or clarify a point. The action item checklist is eerily accurate, saving me from having to re-listen to the entire meeting. And for a tool that's so good at transcribing, it handles a ton of different English accents impressively. Seriously, just do it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Otter.ai?

It's not perfect at identifying who is speaking, especially when people have similar voices or are in the same room. It might label "Speaker 1" as "Speaker 2" for a few lines, which requires a quick fix after the meeting. The free version is a great starting point, but the time limits per conversation and per month are quite restrictive. If you have a longer meeting or a lot of meetings, you'll hit a paywall pretty quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Marissa S.
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Marissa S.
Student and Volunteer Emotional Support Text worker
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Makes recording meeting minutes simple and efficient"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Otter.ai?

Very user friendly, is reasonably accurate in transcription, and is efficient. The asking questions about the meeting with the AI feature is very helpful as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Otter.ai?

When I was recording a meeting, the AI software did not accurately record a member's speech because of an accent. We had to go in afterward and type out all his words manually in a new meeting minutes transcript. More diverse language recognition is definitely necessary. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.