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Grain vs Otter.ai
Both stand on meeting notes software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIMacWeb+1
Grain pairs meeting capture and transcription with summaries, cited library answers, sharing, and integrations. The free plan has meeting-length and history limits, while paid plans start at $15/user/mo.
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Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+2
Otter.ai combines meeting capture, transcription, and follow-up notes across desktop and mobile platforms. Check the plan limits if you need longer conversations or more imported files.
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| Grain | Otter.ai | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $15 per user a month | Pro Annual: $8.33 per user a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 8 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | grain.com | otter.ai |
| On meeting notes software | #6 of 112 | #2 of 112 |
Grain: what it does well
- Transcribes meetings in 130 languages.
- Can capture computer audio without a meeting bot.
- Provides cited answers to questions across the meeting library.
- Supports sharing clips, projects, and full recordings.
- Meeting data can connect to AI tools through MCP and API.
What to know first
- Free plan limits meetings to 45 minutes.
- Free plan keeps meeting history for 90 days.
- Free plan includes one notetaker seat.
- Paid plans start at $15/user/mo.
Otter.ai: what it does well
- Free Basic plan lasts indefinitely.
- Searchable archive with summaries and action items.
- Desktop recording without a meeting bot.
- Calendar integrations and speaker labels.
- Apps and extensions cover desktop, mobile, and Chrome.
What to know first
- Basic limits transcription to 300 minutes monthly per user.
- Basic allows three lifetime imported files per user.
- Basic conversations have a 30-minute maximum.
- Only six transcription languages are supported.
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