The verdict
On the data we hold, Otter.ai comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.
What the data says
- Both have a free plan, so you can try each before you pay.
- In our HR ranking, Otter.ai places 5 and Notion Calendar 18 of 27.
Side by side
| At a glance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | Not known yet | $8.33/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| API | Not known yet | Yes |
| MCP server | Not known yet | Yes |
| Links |
Plans and pricing
Notion Calendar
- FreeNotion Calendar is free to use; it is listed as included in the Notion Free plan.Free
Otter.ai
- BasicFree: 300 monthly transcription minutes, 3 lifetime file imports, includes the Otter MCP server.Free
- ProPer user: 1,200 monthly minutes, 90 minutes per meeting. Annual billing shown as $8.33 per user per month.$16.99/mo/seat
- BusinessPer user: unlimited meetings, 4 hours per meeting, admin features. Annual billing shown as $19.99 per user per month.$30/mo/seat
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
Choose Notion Calendar if…
Individuals and remote teams who juggle several calendars across time zones and already track projects or tasks in Notion, and want deadlines and meetings in one view.
Choose Otter.ai if…
Sales, recruiting, education and media teams who spend a lot of time in calls and want transcripts, summaries and action items they can search later.
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