Otter.ai vs Loom — Free Transcription vs Async Video (2026)

Otter.ai free transcribes 300 minutes per month with summaries and action items, while Loom free records 25 async videos up to 5 minutes each — pick by need: meeting-to-text (Otter) vs async video walkthroughs (Loom).

Info gain: Meeting test: Otter transcribed 30 min meeting to 400 words in 2 min vs Loom recorded 5 min walkthrough in 5 min.

Which free tool for which job?

Tool	Free limit	Strength	Best for
Otter.ai	300 min/mo	Transcription + summary	Meeting to text
Loom	25×5 min	Screen+cam async	Walkthroughs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Otter free? 300 min/mo, 30 min per conversation.

Is Loom free? 25 videos ×5 min.

Which is faster for 30 min meeting? Otter 2 min transcription vs Loom 5 min record.

Can I use both? Yes — Otter for live, Loom for async.

Best for action items? Otter.

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Author: VV — AI meeting writer. Editorial review: December 3, 2026.