Otter.ai vs Happy Scribe pricing

As of , Otter.ai's lowest-priced plan is $16.99/month (Pro, billed monthly) and Happy Scribe's is $17/month (Basic, billed monthly). Both have a free tier.

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Otter.ai and Happy Scribe compared (checked Oct 18, 2026 on each vendor's pricing page)
FactOtter.aiHappy Scribe
Lowest monthly price$16.99/moPro$17/moBasic
Lowest annual price$8.33/moPro, billed annually$8.50/moBasic, billed annually
Free tier300 min/month, 30 min per conversation, 3 file imports total10-minute free trial, 45 min per recording
Usage limit (lowest-priced plan)1,200 min/month, 90 min per conversation120 min/month (AI transcription, subtitles, translation)
Paid plans listed23
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Otter.ai vs Happy Scribe: questions

Which has the lower monthly price, Otter.ai or Happy Scribe?

Otter.ai Pro costs $16.99/month and Happy Scribe Basic costs $17/month, both billed monthly (checked ). Usage limits differ: see the table.

What do Otter.ai and Happy Scribe cost billed annually?

Otter.ai Pro: $8.33/month billed annually. Happy Scribe Basic: $8.50/month billed annually.

Do Otter.ai and Happy Scribe have a free plan?

Otter.ai: yes (300 min/month, 30 min per conversation, 3 file imports total). Happy Scribe: yes (10-minute free trial, 45 min per recording).

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