Free Otter.ai alternative
No 300-minute monthly cap, no 30-minute cut per conversation and no assistant joining the meeting.
For Windows 10 and 11. Mac and mobile coming soon.
Side by side
| DroidNote | Otter.ai | |
|---|---|---|
| Free, no usage limits | Yes | No300 min a month |
| No bot in the call | Yes | Noassistant joins the call |
| AI runs on your computer | Yesor OpenAI, with your key | No |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Mobile app | Nocoming soon | Yes |
| Calendar integration | YesGoogle, Outlook or iCloud | Yes |
| Paid plan | None: everything is free | Pro and Business billed per user |
Competitor information taken on October 30, 2026 from their official pricing pages and app stores. Prices and features may change. See Otter.ai pricing
Why switch to DroidNote
- No minute limits per month or per conversation.
- No extra participant in the call: your client doesn't see a bot.
- Audio and transcripts stay on your computer.
- Open source, no account.
When Otter.ai may be the better choice
- You want the assistant to join meetings automatically.
- You need a mobile app.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between DroidNote and Otter?
Otter's free plan has 300 minutes a month and up to 30 minutes per conversation, and Otter's assistant joins the meeting. DroidNote has no minute limits, doesn't join the call and transcribes on your computer.
Does it work with Zoom, Google Meet and Teams?
Yes. DroidNote records your computer's audio, so it works with any call app without joining the meeting.
Do I need a powerful computer?
On first launch, DroidNote checks your PC and recommends the AI model that fits. It needs about 6 GB free. On simpler PCs you can use the OpenAI API with your own key.