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Otter.ai - Chrome Extension

Transcribes meetings and any tab's audio live, then lets you chat with the AI about what was said.

Checked 4 Oct 2026 Reviewed by Alex Listed since September 2024

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At a glance

Starts at Free No paid plan found on the Chrome Web Store, September 2026.
Free tier Yes
Platforms Chrome
Best for People attending back-to-back Zoom and Meet calls
Not for Anyone unwilling to create an Otter account

4.1 out of 5

Scored by Alex after real use

Our verdict

Otter's extension transcribes live audio from Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, YouTube, and basically any tab, then layers on bullet-point summaries and a chat feature you can ask direct questions like what the deadline was. It skips sending a bot into Google Meet or Teams, which keeps meetings looking less crowded, though Zoom can still add an AI Notetaker as a participant. You do need to create and stay logged into an Otter account for any of it to work, and calendar sync is required if you want it joining future meetings automatically.

✓What it does well

Live transcriptionIt transcribes meetings and tab audio in real time with high accuracy.
Automatic meeting summariesBullet-point summaries and action items generate right after each call.
No-bot Google Meet modeIt can record Google Meet and Teams calls without adding an extra bot participant.

✕Where it falls short

Account requiredIt requires logging into an Otter account before it will transcribe anything.
Zoom still adds a botOn Zoom, the AI Notetaker still joins as a visible participant, not the no-bot approach used on Google Meet.
Calendar sync neededAutomatic joining of future meetings requires syncing your calendar first.

Key features

Live transcriptionIt captions and transcribes live audio from meetings and browser tabs.
AI meeting chatYou can ask the AI questions about what was said in a call.
Meeting summariesBullet-point summaries and action items generate automatically after calls.
Export & searchTranscripts can be searched and exported to Google Docs, Slack, or a CRM.

Questions about Otter.ai - Chrome Extension

Is the Otter.ai Chrome Extension free?

The Otter.ai Chrome Extension is free, and Toolio found no paid plan for it on the Chrome Web Store in September 2026. It does require creating an Otter account and staying logged in before it transcribes anything, which the reviewer lists as one of its main drawbacks.

What does the Otter.ai Chrome Extension do?

The Otter.ai Chrome Extension captions and transcribes live audio from Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, YouTube and almost any browser tab. After each call it produces bullet-point summaries and action items, and an AI chat answers direct questions about what was said, such as what the deadline was. Transcripts can be searched and exported to Google Docs, Slack or a CRM.

Does the Otter.ai Chrome Extension add a bot to meetings?

It depends on the platform. The Otter.ai Chrome Extension can record Google Meet and Teams calls without adding an extra bot participant, which keeps meetings looking less crowded. On Zoom, however, the AI Notetaker still joins as a visible participant, and the reviewer counts that among the tool's shortcomings.

Can the Otter.ai Chrome Extension join meetings automatically?

The Otter.ai Chrome Extension can join future meetings automatically, but only after the user syncs a calendar with it. The reviewer lists that calendar sync requirement as a limitation, alongside the need for an Otter account. Toolio rates it best for people attending back-to-back Zoom and Meet calls.

How does Toolio rate the Otter.ai Chrome Extension?

Alex scored the Otter.ai Chrome Extension 4.1 out of 5 after real use, on 4 Oct 2026. The reviewer praises its accurate real-time transcription, automatic summaries and no-bot mode for Google Meet. Toolio lists Spoke Gmeet Recorder Live Chrome Extension, ImageTextify and WizWrite Chrome Extension as alternatives.

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