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Plaud vs Otter.ai (2026)

Published starting prices: Plaud, Free with a Plaud device; Pro $8.33/mo billed annually. Otter.ai, Free; Pro $16.99/user/mo. Side-by-side public pricing, what each does, real use cases and who each suits, all from our listings with sources. We haven't tested either hands-on.

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Short answer: Plaud vs Otter.ai pricing

Comparing the lowest listed monthly plans: Plaud Pro: $8.33/mo (billed annually; $17.99 billed monthly; 1,200 transcription minutes a month), and Otter.ai Pro: $16.99/user/mo ($8.33 billed yearly). Plaud lists the lower one. Plaud and Otter.ai also have a free plan. Plans differ in what they include, and some are per seat or billed yearly, so compare the plan details. Checked October 31, 2026 and October 27, 2026. Plaud: yes. Its Starter plan is $0 (included with every activated Plaud device; 300 transcription minutes a month), checked October 31, 2026. Otter.ai: yes. Its Basic plan is Free, checked October 27, 2026.

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Pricing side by side

Plaud vs Otter.ai: public pricing
ItemPlaudOtter.ai
Starting priceFree with a Plaud device; Pro $8.33/mo billed annuallyFree; Pro $16.99/user/mo
Pricing modelSubscriptionPer seat
Free planYesYes
Plans
  • Starter: $0
  • Pro: $8.33/mo
  • Unlimited: $20/mo
  • Team: $20/user/mo
  • Basic: Free
  • Pro: $16.99/user/mo
  • Business: $30/user/mo
  • Enterprise: Contact sales
Pricing noteThe plans are for transcription minutes; you also need a Plaud recording device, sold separately. Unused minutes do not roll over, and one-time Extra Minutes top-ups (600, 3,000 or 6,000 minutes) are sold separately. US prices, plus applicable taxes.Promotional discounts were shown on top of these prices.
CheckedOctober 31, 2026October 27, 2026
SourceVendor pricing pageVendor pricing page

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Features and details from our listings

Plaud vs Otter.ai: features
ItemPlaudOtter.ai
What it isAI transcription and summaries for conversations captured with a Plaud recording device (a wearable or card-style recorder), managed in the Plaud app.An AI notetaker that joins calls, transcribes them live and writes summaries and action items; has an MCP server.
Made byPlaudOtter.ai
Listed underMeeting notes agentsMeeting notes agents
Jobs it fits
  • Record and summarise in-person meetings and calls
  • Turn recordings into notes and follow-ups
  • Transcribe and summarise meetings
  • Search past meetings

Who each is best for

From our listing data (jobs, public pricing); not a hands-on test. Full details: Plaud · Otter.ai.

FAQ

Which is cheaper, Plaud or Otter.ai?

Comparing the lowest listed monthly plans: Plaud Pro: $8.33/mo (billed annually; $17.99 billed monthly; 1,200 transcription minutes a month), and Otter.ai Pro: $16.99/user/mo ($8.33 billed yearly). Plaud lists the lower one. Plaud and Otter.ai also have a free plan. Plans differ in what they include, and some are per seat or billed yearly, so compare the plan details. Checked October 31, 2026 and October 27, 2026.

Is Plaud free? Is Otter.ai free?

Plaud: yes. Its Starter plan is $0 (included with every activated Plaud device; 300 transcription minutes a month), checked October 31, 2026. Otter.ai: yes. Its Basic plan is Free, checked October 27, 2026.

How much does Plaud cost?

Plaud lists Starter: $0 (included with every activated Plaud device; 300 transcription minutes a month); Pro: $8.33/mo (billed annually; $17.99 billed monthly; 1,200 transcription minutes a month); Unlimited: $20/mo (billed annually; $29.99 billed monthly; up to 24 hours of transcription a day); Team: $20/user/mo (billed annually, launch offer until Nov 30, 2026 ($28/user billed monthly); then $25/user annual or $35/user monthly). Its lowest listed monthly plan is Pro: $8.33/mo (billed annually; $17.99 billed monthly; 1,200 transcription minutes a month). The plans are for transcription minutes; you also need a Plaud recording device, sold separately. Unused minutes do not roll over, and one-time Extra Minutes top-ups (600, 3,000 or 6,000 minutes) are sold separately. US prices, plus applicable taxes. Checked October 31, 2026 on the vendor's pricing page.

How much does Otter.ai cost?

Otter.ai lists Basic: Free; Pro: $16.99/user/mo ($8.33 billed yearly); Business: $30/user/mo ($19.99 billed yearly); Enterprise: Contact sales. Its lowest listed monthly plan is Pro: $16.99/user/mo ($8.33 billed yearly). Promotional discounts were shown on top of these prices. Checked October 27, 2026 on the vendor's pricing page.

Did AITeamGuide test them?

Not hands-on. This comparison is built from each vendor's public pricing page (with the date we checked it), published product information and credited public use cases.

Can a vendor pay to win this comparison?

No. Nothing here is paid. Paid placements on AITeamGuide are always labelled "Sponsored" or "Featured" and never change a comparison or ranking.

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