Otter.ai

Otter.ai

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An AI-powered transcription and note-taking tool that records and transcribes audio in real-time. It provides searchable transcripts, identifies different speakers, and generates summaries, making it a valuable tool for lectures and meetings.

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Tool Type

SaaS

Model Used

Proprietary AI for speech recognition and summarization

Features

  • Real-time audio transcription and speaker identification
  • AI-generated summaries and keyword highlights
  • Searchable transcripts with time stamps
  • Seamless integration with Zoom, Google Meet, and other platforms
  • Mobile app for on-the-go recording

Use Cases

  • Students transcribing lectures to improve note-taking and review materials.
  • Teachers recording class discussions to analyze student engagement and participation.
  • Creating accessible transcripts for students with hearing impairments or other disabilities.
  • Summarizing key points from meetings or group project discussions.

Reviews

Pros

  • A major benefit is freeing up students to focus on listening rather than frantic note-taking.
  • The ability to identify different speakers and generate summaries is highly valued by users.
  • The platform is intuitive and easy to use with a clean interface.
  • The free tier is generous enough for many students' needs.

Cons

  • Transcription accuracy can be inconsistent, especially with background noise, multiple speakers, or strong accents.
  • The AI struggles with highly technical or subject-specific jargon.
  • Some users express privacy concerns about what happens to their transcribed data.
  • The free plan has a 30-minute limit per recording, which can be restrictive for longer lectures.

Areas for Improvement

  • Enhance the AI's transcription accuracy, especially for technical terms and in noisy environments.
  • Provide greater transparency and control over data privacy for educational users.
  • Improve the overall customer support and responsiveness.

Pricing

Basic

Free
  • Limited monthly transcription minutes
  • Basic transcription and speaker identification

Pro

$10/per user/monthly
  • More transcription minutes
  • AI summaries
  • Advanced search and collaboration features

Business

$20/per user/monthly
  • Unlimited transcription minutes
  • All Pro features
  • Team collaboration and analytics

Capabilities

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Vision input
Primarily audio-based AI.
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Voice
Core functionality is voice-to-text.
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File upload
Supports audio file uploads for transcription.
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Fine-tuning
No fine-tuning capabilities available.
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Memory
Remembers user preferences and speaker identification patterns.
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Mobile app
Available on iOS and Android.
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Code execution
Not designed for code execution.
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Real-time data
Real-time transcription and processing.
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Multi-modal
Primarily audio-focused, limited multi-modal capabilities.