Notta vs Otter.ai (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
Notta
From $8/mo against from $17/mo
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
Notta
4.4 against 4.3
Same job?
Yes
Both are Productivity tools

Side by side

Compared on	Notta	Otter.ai
Our rating	4.4Better	4.3
Starts at	$8/moBetter	$17/mo
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Category	Productivity	Productivity
Plans	FreeFree Pro$8/mo Business$19/mo	BasicFree Pro$17/user/mo Business$30/user/mo
Key features	Broad multi-language transcription with strong Japanese support Transcribes both live meetings and uploaded audio/video files Free tier with limited transcription minutes Operating since 2020 AI summarization alongside raw transcription	One of the earliest mainstream AI meeting transcription tools Large, established existing user base since 2016 Core transcription accuracy refined over nearly a decade Free tier for standard use Real-time transcription during live meetings
Pros	Particularly strong language coverage, including reliable Japanese support Handles both live meetings and previously recorded files Free tier available for limited use	Longest track record specifically in core transcription accuracy Large existing user base and extensive third-party familiarity Free tier available for standard everyday use
Cons	More transcription volume requires a paid plan Crowded category with several similar transcription competitors Meeting-specific features may be less deep than meeting-only specialists	More minutes and advanced features require a paid plan Faces intense competition from many newer, similarly capable tools Newer competitors may move faster on cutting-edge features specifically
Company	Notta, founded 2020	Otter.ai, Inc., founded 2016

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260629. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Notta better than Otter.ai?

In our reviews Notta scores 4.4 and Otter.ai scores 4.3. The better pick depends on the job. Notta: Broad multi-language transcription, with strong Japanese support. Otter.ai: One of the original names that made AI meeting transcription mainstream.

Which is cheaper, Notta or Otter.ai?

Notta has the lower starting price: from $8/mo for Notta and from $17/mo for Otter.ai.

Do Notta and Otter.ai have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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