Otter.ai has better real-time transcription; Fireflies.ai has better meeting analytics and integrations. Both charge for premium features.
| Feature | Otter.ai | Fireflies.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | ✓ 300 min/month | Limited transcription |
| Paid Price | ✓ $16.99/month | $18/month |
| Real-time Transcription | ✓ Excellent | Good |
| Meeting Analytics | Basic | ✓ Advanced — sentiment |
| Integrations | Zoom, Google Meet | ✓ Zoom, Meet, Teams, etc. |
| Action Items | Premium feature | Premium feature |
| Search | Good | ✓ Excellent — AI search |
| Speaker ID | Good | Good |
Both charge $17-18/month for action items. Our free Meeting Notes Generator extracts action items from any notes — no subscription required.
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