IronMemo vs Otter.ai
Two meeting tools, different trade-offs. Otter transcribes six languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese and Chinese Simplified - German and Chinese are in beta). IronMemo supports 30+ languages. Here is how the two compare on pricing, recording workflow and features.
| Feature | IronMemo | Otter.ai |
|---|---|---|
| How it records | Chrome extension (no bot in meeting) | Meeting bot joins the call |
| Transcription languages | 30+ | 6 (DE and ZH in beta) |
| Free plan | 150 credits once, about 2.5 h | 300 min/mo, 30 min max, 3 file imports |
| SSO / SCIM minimum | Business plan | Enterprise (100 users) |
| MCP Server | Business plan | Free plan |
| Entry paid plan | From $9/mo | $8.33/user/mo annual · $16.99 monthly (Pro) |
| Annual discount | 20% | 51% Pro · 33% Business |
Key differences
Per-minute pricing
IronMemo charges one credit per minute of transcription - you see the cost of every meeting upfront. Otter includes a set number of minutes per month (300 on Basic, 1,200 on Pro). Both models work; ours is pay-as-you-go.
No bot in your meeting
IronMemo's Chrome extension captures microphone and browser tab audio locally - no bot joins the call. Otter's meeting assistant joins as a participant in Zoom, Teams or Google Meet.
Built for multilingual teams
IronMemo supports 30+ transcription languages. Otter supports six (German and Chinese Simplified are in beta) and transcribes one language per meeting. If your team regularly speaks Russian, Portuguese, Korean or Arabic, Otter does not cover those languages yet.
Numbers, Not Marketing
We publish our accuracy benchmarks for every language. Verify our claims yourself.
| Language | IronMemo WER | Industry Avg | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 4.2% | 5.1% | 1.2x |
| Spanish | 6.8% | 15.2% | 2.2x |
| Russian | 7.1% | 22.4% | 3.2x |
| Japanese | 8.9% | 24.7% | 2.8x |
| Arabic | 11.1% | 30.2% | 2.7x |
Easy to switch
Export your data
Download your recordings and transcripts from Otter.
Upload to IronMemo
Upload your exported files to your IronMemo workspace. Supported formats: MP3, MP4, WAV, M4A.
Compare the results
Record your next meeting with IronMemo and compare the output side by side.
Frequently asked questions
Is IronMemo free to try?
Yes. Sign up and you get 150 credits - about 2.5 hours of meetings - with no credit card and no trial period.
Can I import my data from Otter?
Yes. Export your recordings and transcripts from Otter, then upload them to IronMemo. We support MP3, MP4, WAV and M4A files.
What does Otter offer that IronMemo does not?
Otter has a meeting bot that joins calls automatically, AI chat queries on all plans, and a mature enterprise tier with advanced compliance add-ons. IronMemo focuses on per-minute pricing, broader language coverage and bot-free local recording.
Ready to Switch?
Our team handles the complete migration at no cost. We transfer your recordings, transcripts, and settings. Everything works exactly as you had it.
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