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Is Otter.ai free?

Yes. Otter.ai Basic is free: 300 transcription minutes a month, 1–5 users. The cheapest paid plan for 1 user at 10 hours a month is Otter.ai Pro at $8.33/mo ($0.83/hour, billed yearly).

Last checked 2026-10-18 on the official pages.

Otter.ai Basic limits

300 min (5 h) per user/mo transcription · 1–5 users
300 transcription minutes per user a month, 30 minutes per conversation, 3 lifetime file imports, 25 most recent conversations kept.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Otter.ai free?

Yes. Otter.ai Basic is free: 300 transcription minutes a month, 1–5 users.

What does Otter.ai cost after the free plan?

Otter.ai Pro at $8.33/mo ($0.83/hour, billed yearly).