Otter.ai Slashes Free Transcription from 6,000 to 1,200 Minutes
Before
6,000 minutes free transcription/month
After
1,200 minutes free transcription/month
What changed
Otter.ai reduced its free-tier transcription limit by 80% — from 6,000 minutes per month to 1,200 minutes. The paid plans (Pro at $16.99/mo and Business at $30/seat/mo) remain unchanged.
Before / After
| Before | After | |
|---|---|---|
| Free transcription | 6,000 min/mo | 1,200 min/mo |
| Pro plan | $16.99/mo | $16.99/mo (unchanged) |
| Business plan | $30/seat/mo | $30/seat/mo (unchanged) |
What this means for you
If you used Otter's free tier for meeting notes: 1,200 minutes is roughly 20 hours of meetings per month — still generous for most people, but a serious cut if you attend long calls daily.
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Related
- Otter.ai pricing — current plans and limits
- AI Meeting Notetakers Compared — 2026 roundup