Otter.ai
Pro
$8.33 × 10 seats$83.30
× 12 months$999.60
Per year
$8.33 per person / mo
$1,000
Otter.ai vs Descript
Compare with for .
Otter.ai
79%
match · $1,000/yr
Descript
68%
match · $1,920/yr
What matters most?
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What you'd pay
Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.
Smaller bill
Descript
Hobbyist
$16.00 × 10 seats$160.00
× 12 months$1,920.00
Per year
$16.00 per person / mo
$1,920
Otter.ai
From $8.33Free plan
G2 4.4 · 505 reviewsPeople whose recordings are mostly meetings and who want a live transcript during the call at a low price.
vs
Descript
From $16Free plan
G2 4.6 · 930 reviewsPodcasters, video creators and marketers who need a transcript as part of editing audio or video.
Side by side
| Otter.ai | Descript | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free; Pro from $8.33/user/month (annual) | Free; Hobbyist $16/person/month (annual) |
| G2 Rating | 4.4 (505 reviews) | 4.6 (930 reviews) |
| Best For | People whose recordings are mostly meetings and who want a live transcript during the call at a low price. | Podcasters, video creators and marketers who need a transcript as part of editing audio or video. |
Pros and cons
Otter.ai
Pros
- Live transcript on screen during meetings
- Pro is cheap when billed annually
- Generous free monthly minutes
- Strong mobile apps for in-person recording
Cons
- Six transcription languages
- File imports capped on Basic and Pro
- No human transcription option
Descript
Pros
- Transcript doubles as the editing interface
- Free plan to try the workflow
- Strong creator tools beyond transcription
- 4K export on Creator and up
Cons
- Overkill if you only need a transcript
- No non-Latin scripts like Chinese or Japanese
- No human transcription option
Sarah Chen