# Gumloop vs Otter.ai

> Gumloop: Build AI agents that work across your company's apps, with IT in control
> Otter.ai: Record, transcribe and summarize meetings, with action items and searchable AI chat

- Gumloop profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/gumloop
- Otter.ai profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/otter-ai
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/gumloop-vs-otter-ai
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Gumloop is listed under Productivity and Otter.ai under Audio & Speech AI. Otter.ai scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.4 vs 8.0 out of 10), led by ease of use and value for money. Only Otter.ai has a free plan or trial. Only Gumloop is available on CLI. Only Otter.ai is available on Windows, macOS and iOS.

### Choose Gumloop if

- You want a tool built for lead enrichment, CRM updates, meeting prep, SEO research, support triage, competitor monitoring and scheduled reporting across connected apps.
- Model-agnostic, with 35+ models and bring-your-own-key support.
- Unlimited agents, seats and teams on the $37 Pro plan.

### Choose Otter.ai if

- You want a tool built for meeting transcription and summaries.
- Permanent free plan with 300 monthly transcription minutes.
- Works through a notetaker bot or bot-free via desktop apps and Chrome extension.

## Pricing

| | Gumloop | Otter.ai |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Free trial | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | No | Yes |
| Starting price | $37 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Gumloop | Otter.ai |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Agents | Yes | Not listed |
| Triggers | Yes | Not listed |
| Skills | Yes | Not listed |
| Artifacts | Yes | Not listed |
| Connectors and MCP | Yes | Not listed |
| Company Brain | Yes | Not listed |
| Model Choice and BYOK | Yes | Not listed |
| Enterprise Controls | Yes | Not listed |
| Developer Access | Yes | Not listed |
| Chrome Extension | Yes | Not listed |
| Live transcription | Not listed | Yes |
| Notetaker bot | Not listed | Yes |
| Bot-free recording | Not listed | Yes |
| AI summaries and action items | Not listed | Yes |
| Otter AI Chat | Not listed | Yes |
| Channels | Not listed | Yes |
| File import | Not listed | Yes |
| CRM sync | Not listed | Yes |
| Otter MCP server | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Gumloop | Otter.ai |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | Yes |
| macOS | No | Yes |
| iOS | No | Yes |
| Android | No | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| Chrome Extension | Yes | Yes |
| CLI | Yes | No |

## Gumloop strengths

- Model-agnostic, with 35+ models and bring-your-own-key support.
- Unlimited agents, seats and teams on the $37 Pro plan.
- Broad connector coverage, including external and custom MCP servers.
- Developer surfaces include REST API, MCP server, CLI and SDKs.
- Admin controls such as audit logs, RBAC, spend insights and optional VPC.

## Gumloop limitations

- No permanent free plan; access starts with a 14-day trial of Pro.
- Credit-based billing with an 8% orchestration fee (16% with BYOK) makes monthly cost harder to forecast.
- Unused credits do not roll over, and agents stop at the 20,000 limit unless pay as you go is enabled.
- Governance features such as RBAC, SCIM/SAML and audit logs are limited to the Enterprise plan.

## Otter.ai strengths

- Permanent free plan with 300 monthly transcription minutes
- Works through a notetaker bot or bot-free via desktop apps and Chrome extension
- Summaries, action items and AI Chat across past meetings
- Apps for web, iOS, Android, Mac and Windows, rated 4.8 on the App Store from 86K ratings
- Integrations with Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, Slack and CRMs such as Salesforce and HubSpot

## Otter.ai limitations

- Free plan caps conversations at 30 minutes and file imports at 3 lifetime
- Pro caps monthly transcription at 1,200 minutes and meetings at 90 minutes
- Business costs $30 per user per month on monthly billing
- API access, SSO and HIPAA add-on require the Enterprise plan
- Transcription is limited to six listed languages

## FAQ

**Is Gumloop better than Otter.ai?**

It depends on your workflow. Gumloop is built for lead enrichment, CRM updates, meeting prep, SEO research, support triage, competitor monitoring and scheduled reporting across connected apps. Otter.ai is built for meeting transcription and summaries.

**What are the key feature differences between Gumloop and Otter.ai?**

Gumloop: Build AI agents that work across your company's apps, with IT in control. Otter.ai: Record, transcribe and summarize meetings, with action items and searchable AI chat.

**Does Gumloop or Otter.ai have a free plan?**

Otter.ai has a free plan or trial; Gumloop is paid only.

**Which is cheaper, Gumloop or Otter.ai?**

Gumloop starts at $37 and Otter.ai starts at $0. See the pricing table above for what each tier includes.