Otter is the most accessible entry point into AI meeting transcription. The free tier handles 300 minutes per month with reasonably accurate real-time captions and post-meeting summaries. For anyone doing 4-8 recorded calls per month, that's enough to test whether AI transcription fits your workflow before paying anything.
The Pro tier at $8.33/month (annual) removes the per-conversation cap and gives you 1,200 monthly minutes, which covers most professionals who aren't in back-to-back calls all day. The main limitation to know about: Otter works best on structured meetings where the audio is clear and speakers take turns. Group discussions with crosstalk or heavy accents produce messier transcripts. For those scenarios, Fireflies.ai or a dedicated transcription service may be more reliable.