What Is Otter.ai
Otter.ai is a tool that transcribes meeting audio in real time and even produces summaries and task extraction. It's strong for English meetings and integrates with Zoom / Google Meet / Microsoft Teams, so it's often used for minutes of meetings that include overseas members. It also supports Japanese. This article walks a first-timer through account creation, pricing, the 3 ways to use it, Japanese accuracy, and privacy.
How to Create an Account
- Go to otter.ai
- Register with a Google / Microsoft account or email
- You can start from the free plan
Pricing (Rough Guide as of May 2026)
Plans and prices change often, so always check the official site for the latest before subscribing. The rough 2026 structure is as follows.
