Otter.ai

Otter.ai turns meeting chaos into searchable records. It joins your video calls automatically, captures speech in real-time, and generates structured notes with key points and action items the moment your meeting ends. Unlike static transcripts, Otter learns meeting context and lets you ask it questions about what was discussed, who said what, and what decisions were made. Teams use it to eliminate the note-taking burden and ensure nothing important slips through.

Highlights

• Joins Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams calls directly—no recording setup needed
• Real-time transcription across calls, with keyword search across your entire meeting history
• AI-powered summaries extract action items and key takeaways automatically
• Chat interface lets you ask follow-up questions about past discussions
• Integrates with Slack to post summaries and share meeting insights with teams

Otter.ai works best for distributed teams, sales calls, and anyone drowning in meeting notes. The free plan handles a few calls monthly; paid tiers unlock unlimited transcriptions and deeper search.