AI meeting features built into Zoom vs dedicated AI meeting recorder.
by Zoom
Zoom AI Companion is included at no extra cost with paid Zoom plans. It automatically generates meeting summaries, action items, and can answer questions about what was discussed during or after a call. The catch-up feature lets latecomers get up to speed without interrupting the meeting. It integrates with Zoom Chat, Whiteboard, and Docs.
by Otter.ai
Otter.ai joins Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams calls to transcribe, summarize, and generate action items in real-time. The default choice for remote teams who need meeting documentation.
| Feature | Zoom AI Companion | Otter.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | Zoom | Otter.ai |
| Category | Meeting & Transcription | Voice & Audio |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Starting price | $15/mo | Free / $16.99/mo |
| Strengths | Included at no extra cost for Zoom paid subscribers, Catch-up feature lets latecomers ask questions mid-meeting, Integrated with Zoom Chat, Docs, and Whiteboard | live transcription, auto-joins meetings, action item extraction |
| Weaknesses | Only useful if your team already uses Zoom, Requires paid Zoom plan — not available on free tier | accent sensitivity, expensive Pro tier |
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