An Otter.ai Alternative for Uploaded Files & 98 Languages
Otter.ai is a meeting assistant: it joins live calls, takes notes, and works best for teams holding English-language meetings. If that is your workflow, Otter is a reasonable choice. But Otter supports only a small number of languages, and its file-upload experience is secondary to its live-meeting bot — with monthly upload and minute limits that frustrate file-based users.
Jackob.ai is built for the opposite case: you have recorded files — interviews, podcasts, lectures, field recordings, videos — in any of 98 languages, and you want accurate transcripts, documents, and subtitles without a bot anywhere near your calls.
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Free plan available · No credit card required · Files are never used to train AI
How it works
- 1
Upload your recording
Any audio or video file — no meeting bot, no calendar integration required.
- 2
AI transcribes in 98 languages
Automatic language detection, speaker labels, and timestamps.
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Export documents and subtitles
DOCX, PDF, TXT, SRT, and VTT from one upload.
Why Jackob.ai
98 languages vs. a handful
Otter supports few languages; Jackob.ai transcribes recordings in 98.
No bot in your meetings
Nothing joins your calls. Transcribe recordings on your terms, after the fact.
Built for files
Long recordings, batch work, subtitles, and translation — file transcription is the whole product, not a side feature.
Privacy-first
Your files are never used to train AI models.
Simple, transparent pricing
Start free. Upgrade when you need more hours — no per-minute surprises.
Plus
$15/mo
20 hours of transcription per month
Pro
$29/mo
50 hours of transcription per month
Premium
$49/mo
100 hours of transcription per month
Your recordings stay private
Files are processed securely and are never used to train AI models. You control retention and can delete your recordings and transcripts at any time.
Frequently asked questions
When is Otter.ai the better choice?
If your primary need is live English-language meeting notes with calendar integration, Otter is built for that. Jackob.ai does not join live meetings.
When is Jackob.ai the better choice?
When you work with recorded files — interviews, podcasts, lectures, videos — especially in languages beyond English, or when you need subtitle (SRT/VTT) and document (DOCX/PDF) outputs from the same upload.
Can Jackob.ai transcribe my old meeting recordings?
Yes. Upload exported recordings from Zoom, Teams, or Meet — or phone recordings of in-person meetings — and get speaker-labeled transcripts and summaries without any bot having attended.
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Try it with your own recording
The best way to judge transcription quality is with your own audio. Upload a real file on the free plan — no credit card required.
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