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 HappyScribe
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Otter.ai
49%
match · $1,000/yr
HappyScribe
81%
match · $102/yr
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What you'd pay
Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.
HappyScribe
Basic
Flat price, whole team$8.50
× 12 months$102.00
Per year
$0.85 per person / mo
$102
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
HappyScribe
From $8.50Free plan
G2 4.6 · 118 reviewsTeams that transcribe and subtitle content in many languages and sometimes need a human-checked transcript.
Side by side
| Otter.ai | HappyScribe | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free; Pro from $8.33/user/month (annual) | Basic $8.50/month (annual); human from $2.00/min; free trial |
| G2 Rating | 4.4 (505 reviews) | 4.6 (118 reviews) |
| Best For | People whose recordings are mostly meetings and who want a live transcript during the call at a low price. | Teams that transcribe and subtitle content in many languages and sometimes need a human-checked transcript. |
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
HappyScribe
Pros
- Widest language coverage in this guide
- AI and human services in one account
- Pro includes 3 seats
- Strong subtitle export options
Cons
- Small AI minute allowances on Basic and Pro
- Free plan is only a 10-minute upload trial
- Desktop app listed as coming soon
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