Otter.ai alternative: Gglot compared

Otter.ai is built for meetings: it joins your calls and writes live notes. People look for an alternative when they mostly have recordings and videos to transcribe, need subtitles, or work in languages other than English. Here is an honest side-by-side, with plans checked on their pricing page on 6 November 2026.

Try Gglot free: 30 minutes a month

Gglot vs Otter.ai at a glance

GglotOtter.ai
Free plan30 minutes every month, files up to 60 minutes300 meeting minutes a month, but only 3 file uploads in total
Entry plan$14.99 a month for 150 minutes (Storage)$16.99 a month per user (Pro), $8.49 billed yearly: 1,200 minutes, 10 file uploads a month
Middle plan$49.99 a month for 550 minutes (Pro)$30 a month per user (Business): unlimited meetings, file imports up to 6,000 minutes
Largest plan$149 a month for 1,900 minutes (Advanced)Enterprise: price on request
Yearly billingAbout 17% less when paid yearlyAbout 50% less on Pro when billed yearly
File limitsUp to 2 GB per file, 60 to 240 minutes by plan30 minutes per conversation on Free, 90 on Pro, 4 hours on Business
Languages100+ languages for transcription, 100+ for translationMulti-language support (list not on the pricing page)
ExportsTXT, DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT, video with burned-in subtitlesAdvanced export on Pro and up
AI dubbing / voice-overYes, AI voice-over and dubbing in 60+ languages (paid plans)Not stated on their pricing page
MeetingsGoogle Meet recording with a free Chrome extension, 30 minutes per call on FreeJoins Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet with live transcription
Human transcriptionNoNot stated on their pricing page

Otter.ai prices and features from their public pricing page, checked on 6 November 2026: otter.ai/pricing. Gglot prices from our pricing page. Prices in USD before tax.

Choose Gglot if

  • Your work is files, not calls: Gglot has no cap on the number of uploads, Otter Free allows 3 in total.
  • You need subtitles: edit them, burn them into the video or export SRT and VTT.
  • You transcribe or translate in 100+ languages, or need AI dubbing.
  • You want the app in your own language: it is translated into 108 languages.

Choose Otter.ai if

  • You mainly need live notes from Zoom, Teams or Meet calls, with a bot that joins for you.
  • Your team shares meeting notes and action items in one workspace.
  • You want 300 meeting minutes a month on a free plan.

How to switch from Otter.ai to Gglot

  1. Create a free account with Google or email. 30 free minutes are added every month.
  2. Upload your files MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, MOV and 10 more formats up to 2 GB, or paste a YouTube link.
  3. Edit and export Fix any word in the editor, translate, dub, and download TXT, DOCX, PDF, SRT or VTT.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Gglot cheaper than Otter.ai?

For small volumes, yes: Gglot gives 30 free minutes every month and starts at $14.99 a month for 150 minutes (Storage). For large volumes Otter.ai's higher plans cost less per minute, especially billed yearly. Both prices are on this page with the date they were checked.

Can I move my files from Otter.ai to Gglot?

Yes. Download your original audio or video from Otter.ai and upload it to Gglot, or paste a YouTube link. Subtitle files (SRT, VTT) can be converted with the free converters on gglot.com.

Does Gglot have a free plan?

Yes. Every account gets 30 minutes every month, files up to 60 minutes. No card is needed.

Does Gglot offer human transcription like Otter.ai?

Not today. Gglot transcribes with AI and lets you correct the text in the online editor.

Which languages does Gglot support?

100+ languages for transcription, 100+ for translation. AI voice-over speaks 60+ languages.