Per user · Verified 2026-10-30 on the official pricing page Otter pricing
The best-known AI transcriber, with minute caps on Basic and Pro and seat caps on every self-serve plan.
What real teams pay
| Team shape | Plan | Annual billing /mo | Monthly billing | How it adds up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solo · 8 meetings/wk · 45 min | Business | $20 | $30 | 1 seat × $19.99 |
| Small team · 5 people · 10 meetings/wk · 30 min | Business | $100 | $150 | 5 seats × $19.99 |
| Sales team · 12 reps · 15 calls/wk · 45 min | Business | $240 | $360 | 12 seats × $19.99 |
Plans
| Plan | Monthly | Annual /mo | Annual total | Includes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $0 | $0 | — | per seat · 5 h/user/mo · max 30 min per meeting · up to 5 users · only the 25 most recent conversations | 300 min/user/mo · 30 min per conversation · 3 lifetime imports. |
| Pro | $16.99 | $8.33 | — | per seat · 20 h/user/mo · max 90 min per meeting · up to 5 users | 1,200 min/user/mo · up to 90 min per meeting · max 5 billed users. |
| Business | $30 | $19.99 | — | per seat · unlimited meetings · max 4 h per meeting · up to 25 users | Unlimited meetings · up to 4 hours per meeting · max 25 billed users. Monthly list price $30 (page also showed a $24 “20% off for 3 months” promo — not used here). |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom | — | per seat · unlimited meetings | Custom pricing — schedule a demo. |
Free plan, trial & add-ons
| Forever free | Yes |
| Trial | Not listed |
| Free / trial notes | Basic is free: 300 transcription minutes per user per month, 30 minutes max per conversation, 3 lifetime file imports, 25 most recent conversations. |
| Add-ons & extras | No paid add-ons on the plan cards; live transcription via RTMP has additional fees (amount Not listed). |
| Pricing unit | Per billed user. Minute allowances are per user per month with no rollover. |
| Source | https://otter.ai/pricing · checked 2026-10-30 |
Gotchas
- Pro is capped at 1,200 meeting minutes per user per month and 90 minutes per meeting — long workshops need Business.
- Pro allows at most 5 billed users and Business 25; bigger teams need an Enterprise quote.
- Annual Pro ($8.33/mo) is less than half the monthly price ($16.99) — the biggest annual discount in this desk.
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FAQ
How much does Otter cost in 2026?
The cheapest paid plan is Pro: $16.99 monthly, $8.33/mo billed annually per user. Checked on the official pricing page 2026-10-30.
What would a real team pay for Otter?
Solo · 8 meetings/wk · 45 min: $20/mo (Business). Small team · 5 people · 10 meetings/wk · 30 min: $100/mo (Business). Sales team · 12 reps · 15 calls/wk · 45 min: $240/mo (Business).
Does Otter have a free plan or trial?
Yes. Basic is free: 300 transcription minutes per user per month, 30 minutes max per conversation, 3 lifetime file imports, 25 most recent conversations.
What limits or extra costs should I watch for on Otter?
Pro is capped at 1,200 meeting minutes per user per month and 90 minutes per meeting — long workshops need Business. No paid add-ons on the plan cards; live transcription via RTMP has additional fees (amount Not listed).