Mavio vs Otter.ai
A side-by-side comparison of Mavio and Otter.ai, with pricing and features verified May 2026.
Starting Price
Free ($15/mo Pro)
$16.99/mo
Free Tier
7-day trial
300 min/mo
Recording Modes
Botless
Bot only
Platforms
Desktop, Mobile, Chrome, Web
Web, Mobile
Meeting Context
Previous meetings + KB
Limited
How Mavio and Otter.ai compare
A detailed look across the capabilities that matter most.
| Feature | Mavio | Otter.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time transcription | ||
| AI meeting summaries | ||
| Action item extraction | ||
| Speaker identification | ||
| Botless recording mode | ||
| Previous meeting context | ||
| Desktop app (Mac/Windows) | ||
| Mobile app (iOS/Android) | ||
| Chrome extension | ||
| Zoom integration | ||
| Google Meet integration | ||
| Microsoft Teams integration | ||
| Slack integration | ||
| CRM integrations | ||
| Custom vocabulary |
Key advantages
What makes Mavio the better choice over Otter.ai.
True Cross-Platform
Available on Chrome extension, iOS, Android, desktop app, and browser. Record from any device, anywhere.
Previous Meeting Context
AI references past meetings and your knowledge base to give contextually rich answers and summaries.
Extensive Integrations
Connect with Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, Slack, Notion, Salesforce, HubSpot, Google Calendar, and more.
Privacy-First Design
GDPR-ready, end-to-end encryption. We never train AI on your meeting data.
Mavio vs Otter.ai, in detail
Mavio vs Otter.ai: Which Meeting Assistant Is Right for You?
Otter.ai pioneered AI meeting notes and earned a strong reputation for real-time transcription. However, as meeting intelligence has evolved, teams need more than just transcription. Here is how Mavio compares.
Where Mavio Wins
Botless Recording: Otter.ai relies on a meeting bot that joins your call. Mavio records silently from your desktop app, Chrome extension, or mobile app when you prefer discretion.
Cross-Platform Availability: Mavio is available on macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Chrome extension, and web browser. Otter.ai lacks a full desktop application and is primarily web-based.
Previous Meeting Context: Mavio's AI remembers previous meetings with the same participants and draws on your knowledge base for richer, more contextual summaries. Otter.ai treats each meeting independently.
Where Otter.ai Wins
Otter.ai offers a generous free tier (300 minutes/month) and has been on the market longer, meaning more brand recognition. Their mobile app is polished and their real-time transcription accuracy is competitive.
Verdict
If you want a simple transcription tool with a free tier, Otter.ai works. But if you need botless flexibility, cross-platform support, and meeting context, Mavio is the clear upgrade.
Switching from Otter.ai?
Follow our step-by-step guide to migrate your data and get started with Mavio.
How to Switch from Otter.ai to Mavio
Migrating from Otter.ai to Mavio is straightforward:
- Export your Otter.ai transcripts from Settings > Account > Export Data. You will receive a ZIP file with all transcripts.
- Sign up for Mavio and connect your calendar (Google Calendar or Outlook).
- Import past transcripts via the Mavio dashboard under Settings > Import. We support Otter.ai export format.
- Connect your meeting platforms (Zoom, Google Meet, Teams) and choose your default recording mode.
- Invite your team and set up your workspace. Mavio automatically starts capturing meetings going forward.
Most teams complete the migration in under 30 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about switching from Otter.ai to Mavio.
Ready to switch from Otter.ai?
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