We tested three popular AI notetakers on real calls. And here's the honest breakdown.
Quick verdict
Otter is the pick if you want the most accurate live notes and captions and work mostly in English. Notta wins if you record in many languages or want polished visual recaps like slides and infographics, and its annual Pro plan is the cheapest of the three. tl;dv is the strongest free option, with unlimited recordings and the widest set of integrations, including CRM auto-fill. All three transcribe well, so the real choice is languages, how much you record, and whether you need a free plan that scales.
| Otter | Notta | tl;dv | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Fast, accurate live notes & captions | Multi-language transcription & visual recaps | Free unlimited recording for teams |
| Standout strength | Live transcription & AI Chat | 58 languages + slide/infographic exports | Forever-free recording + 6,000+ integrations |
| Starting price | Free; Pro ~$8.33/user/mo | Free; Pro ~$8.17/mo (annual) | Free; Pro ~$18/user/mo |
| Free tier | 300 min/mo, 30 min/recording | 120 min/mo, 3 min/recording | Unlimited recordings (auto-delete after 3 mo) |
| Key integrations | Zoom, Meet, Teams, Slack | Zoom, Meet, Teams, calendars | Zoom, Meet, Teams + 6,000+ via CRM/Zapier |
| Ease of use | Very simple, minimal setup | Simple, feature-rich | Simple, recording-first |
| Our rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
Otter.ai is an AI transcription and notetaking app that records meetings, lectures, and interviews and turns them into searchable, summarized notes in real time. Its AI Chat lets you ask questions about any conversation, and it is best known for accurate live captions.
Notta is an AI notetaker built for multi-language transcription, supporting 58 languages with translation. Beyond transcripts it generates ready-to-share deliverables like slide decks and infographics, which makes it popular with global and APAC teams.
tl;dv is a meeting recorder built around a generous forever-free plan. It records and transcribes calls in 30+ languages, creates highlight clips, and auto-fills CRMs through thousands of integrations, making it a favorite for teams that want free recording at scale.
Here is how the three stack up on the things that decide most notetaking setups. The winner in each row is shown in purple.
| Otter | Notta | tl;dv | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transcription & accuracy | Excellent live accuracy and captions | Strong, especially across languages | Solid, recording-first |
| Languages & translation | Mainly English, limited others | 58 languages with translation | 30+ languages |
| AI summaries & outputs | Concise summaries and AI Chat | Summaries plus slide and infographic exports | Summaries and shareable clip reels |
| Integrations & CRM | Covers the essentials | Calendars and core apps | 6,000+ tools incl. CRM auto-fill |
| Free plan value | 300 min/mo | 120 min/mo | Unlimited recordings |
All three offer a free plan and per-seat paid tiers. Notta is the cheapest on annual Pro, Otter sits just above it, and tl;dv costs more but bundles the most generous free plan and integrations. Prices change often, so confirm on each vendor's site before you subscribe.
| Plan | Otter | Notta | tl;dv |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | 300 min/mo, 30 min/recording | 120 min/mo, 3 min/recording | Unlimited recordings (auto-delete after 3 mo) |
| Pro / Mid | ~$8.33/user/mo (annual) | ~$8.17/mo (annual) | ~$18/user/mo (annual) |
| Business | ~$20/user/mo (annual) | ~$16.67/seat/mo (annual) | ~$59/user/mo |
| Value verdict | Best for simple, accurate notes | Best value and languages on a budget | Best free plan for teams |
Excellent live transcription and captions
Very simple, fast to learn
AI Chat for quick recall
Mainly English; limited languages
Free plan capped at 300 minutes
58 languages with translation
Slide and infographic exports
Cheapest annual Pro plan
Very limited free plan (120 min, 3 min cap)
Fewer native integrations
Forever-free unlimited recording
6,000+ integrations incl. CRM auto-fill
Highest user rating of the three
Free recordings auto-delete after 3 months
Pricier paid tiers; lighter live captions
You could record for free with tl;dv and lean on Otter for live captions, but juggling three notetakers usually is not worth the overhead. For most people, picking the one that matches your main need, whether that is accuracy, languages, or a free team recorder, beats stitching tools together.
Otter wins for live accuracy and simplicity; Notta is the multi-language and budget pick with the best visual outputs; tl;dv is the strongest free option for teams that live in a CRM. All three transcribe well. The real difference is languages, how much you record, and whether you need a free plan that scales.
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