Otter.ai is a solid tool — but it's 100% cloud: your audio is uploaded to their servers and a bot joins your meetings. If you work with confidential information, on a restricted corporate network, or simply don't want to depend on a cloud subscription, this is the real difference.
| Feature | AirGapScribe | Otter.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Audio processing | 100% local, never leaves your machine | Cloud (uploaded to their servers) |
| Bot on the call | No bot needed | Yes, a bot joins the meeting |
| Works without internet | Yes, after installation | No, requires a constant connection |
| Restricted corporate networks | Works behind strict firewalls | Frequently blocked by IT |
| Free plan | Sessions up to 10 min, unlimited over time | Limited minutes per month |
| Paid plan | $5.99/mo or $49/yr | From ~$8.33/mo (billed annually) |
| Speaker diarization | Yes | Yes |
| Vocabulary/jargon correction | Yes, phonetic learning | Basic |
| Volume offline licensing | Yes (corporate teams) | Not applicable |
| Mobile apps | No — Windows desktop only | Yes (iOS/Android) |
| Calendar integrations | No | Yes |
| Real-time collaboration | No | Yes |