Updated 11 October 2026 · Otter.ai figures taken from its official pages
Transcribe now, free →Otter.ai is built mainly for meetings: its free Basic plan gives 300 minutes a month, 30 minutes per conversation and 3 file imports in total, and AI transcription covers 6 languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese and Chinese). To transcribe recorded files (lectures, interviews, voice messages), TraScrivo is free even without an account, with unlimited minutes (fair use: up to 24 hours of audio a day), files up to 30 minutes and over 90 languages.
| Compared | TraScrivo | Otter.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Price and free plan | Free; Pass €3.90 one-off (10 hours, no expiry); Pro €7.90/month (30 hours) or €59/year | Basic free; Pro $8.33/month billed yearly or $16.99/month; Business from $19.99/month (yearly) |
| Free minutes | Unlimited minutes (fair use: up to 24 hours of audio a day) | 300 minutes a month (meetings, recordings and imported files combined) |
| Max length per file | 30 minutes on the free plan; up to 4 hours with Pass and Pro | 30 minutes per conversation on Basic; 3 file imports in total |
| Account needed? | No: sign-up optional | Yes |
| Transcription languages | Over 90, with automatic detection | 6: English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese and Chinese |
| Speaker labels | Yes with server processing (Pass and Pro); not on the free plan | Yes, also on Basic |
| Export | TXT, SRT, VTT, Word and PDF, also on the free plan | Basic: mp3 and txt; Pro: also pdf, docx and srt |
| AI summary | Yes, for everyone with daily limits (key points and review questions); translation too | Automated summaries and AI Chat (20 questions a month on Basic) |
| Apps and bots | Website, also in your phone browser; WhatsApp and Telegram bots for voice messages and files | iOS, Android and desktop apps, Chrome extension; joins Zoom, Teams and Google Meet meetings |
| Privacy and storage | Audio deleted right after transcription; with server processing the text stays in your account for 30 days | Conversations saved in your account (on Basic the 25 most recent stay available); TLS encryption; AES-256 for real-time content |
Updated 11 October 2026 · Otter.ai figures taken from its official pages
On 11 October 2026 we read Otter.ai's official pages (links below) and only report what they state; TraScrivo figures are those of our own service on the same date. TraScrivo is our service, which is why we also say when Otter.ai is the better choice. Prices and plans change often: always check the source before choosing.
Official sources (opened on 11 October 2026): Otter.ai — Pricing
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According to Otter's pricing page, AI transcription is available in English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese and Chinese. TraScrivo recognises over 90 languages, also on the free plan.
With Otter Basic, 3 file imports in total and 300 minutes a month. With TraScrivo there is no limit on the number of files: unlimited minutes (fair use: up to 24 hours of audio a day) and files up to 30 minutes.
No: TraScrivo transcribes files that are already recorded. Record the meeting with Zoom, Teams, Meet or your phone and upload the file; for recordings up to 4 hours there is the €3.90 Pass.
With TraScrivo, yes: TXT, SRT, VTT, Word and PDF even on the free plan. Otter Basic exports mp3 and txt; pdf, docx and srt are on the Pro plan.
Yes, on both. On TraScrivo the summary with key points and review questions and the translation are available to everyone, with daily limits.
Unlimited minutes · sign-up optional · over 90 languages
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