# Jamie vs Otter.ai

> Jamie: Bot-free AI meeting notes, action items and CRM follow-ups with EU data hosting
> Otter.ai: Record, transcribe and summarize meetings, with action items and searchable AI chat

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

## Verdict

Jamie is listed under AI Assistants and Otter.ai under Audio & Speech AI. Otter.ai scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.4 vs 7.8 out of 10), led by ease of use and value for money. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Otter.ai is available on Android and Chrome Extension.

### Choose Jamie if

- You want a tool built for Teams that need meeting notes without a visible bot and with EU data residency, plus CRM updates after client calls.
- Records on-device with no meeting bot, including for in-person meetings.
- EU, Swiss and UK data processing, ISO 27001 certification and GDPR compliance suit regulated industries.

### 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

| | Jamie | Otter.ai |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | €0 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Jamie | Otter.ai |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bot-free recording | Yes | Yes |
| AI meeting notes | Yes | Not listed |
| Action item detection | Yes | Not listed |
| Ask Jamie chat | Yes | Not listed |
| Pre-meeting briefings | Yes | Not listed |
| Agentic Workflows | Yes | Not listed |
| Developer access | Yes | Not listed |
| Enterprise controls | Yes | Not listed |
| Live transcription | Not listed | Yes |
| Notetaker bot | 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 | Jamie | Otter.ai |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | No | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| Chrome Extension | No | Yes |

## Jamie strengths

- Records on-device with no meeting bot, including for in-person meetings.
- EU, Swiss and UK data processing, ISO 27001 certification and GDPR compliance suit regulated industries.
- Notes in 99+ languages with custom templates and custom vocabulary.
- Public API, webhooks and MCP server on Pro and above.
- Native Windows, macOS and iOS apps; the App Store listing shows a 4.89 rating from 253 ratings.

## Jamie limitations

- The Free plan is limited to 10 AI notes per month and 30-minute meetings.
- CRM integrations such as Salesforce and HubSpot, plus API access, require Pro (€39 to €47 per month) or higher.
- No Android or Linux app was found.
- SOC 2 Type II is listed as pending, and one reviewer argues the price is high for what is offered.

## 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 Jamie better than Otter.ai?**

It depends on your workflow. Jamie is built for Teams that need meeting notes without a visible bot and with EU data residency, plus CRM updates after client calls. Otter.ai is built for meeting transcription and summaries.

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

Jamie: Bot-free AI meeting notes, action items and CRM follow-ups with EU data hosting. Otter.ai: Record, transcribe and summarize meetings, with action items and searchable AI chat.

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

Yes, both do. Jamie is freemium and Otter.ai is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

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

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