The open-source Otter.ai alternative
Otter.ai A cloud transcription service that records meetings, generates live transcripts and AI summaries, and stores them in your Otter account. ParleyNotes does the same core job — accurate transcripts and AI notes — but as an open-source app that runs entirely in your browser, so your meetings stay private and it’s free for individuals.
Freemium with strict monthly transcription minutes; paid tiers per user; recordings live in Otter's cloud.
Why teams switch to ParleyNotes
- ✓No monthly minute caps — transcribe as much as you want, it runs on your device.
- ✓Your recordings never leave the browser; Otter stores everything in its cloud.
- ✓No notetaker bot joins the call — ParleyNotes captures the meeting tab audio directly.
- ✓Self-hostable and open source for organisations with data-residency rules.
Audio is transcribed in your browser with Whisper. Nothing is uploaded to a server — your meetings never leave your machine.
MIT-licensed and self-hostable. Read the code, fork it, or run it inside your own network. No vendor lock-in.
Unlike notetaker bots, ParleyNotes captures the meeting tab's audio directly. No awkward 'ParleyNotes has joined' in the participant list.
Unlimited recordings, transcripts and notes at no cost. Pay only for team workspaces, SSO and a supported self-host bundle.
Try the Otter.ai alternative free
No account, no card, no bot in your meeting. Open the app and record your next call.
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