The verdict
On the data we hold, Otter.ai comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.
What the data says
- Only Otter.ai has a free plan to start on.
- Otter.ai starts lower, at $8.33/mo against $25/mo.
- In our HR ranking, Otter.ai places 5 and RemotePeople 26 of 27.
Side by side
| At a glance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | $8.33/mo | $25/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | Yes | Not known yet |
| Links |
Plans and pricing
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
RE
RemotePeople
- Global PayrollTeams employing via own entity$25/mo
- Contractor ManagementAdministering global contractors$29/mo
- EOR FlexMonth-to-month international hires$199/mo
- EOR PlusTeams scaling with 5+ employees$399/mo
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
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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