Compare/Head to head

ConnectVault vs Otter

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

Starting price

ConnectVault

₹499/mo Free tier 7 day free trial

A personal networking CRM that captures people from business cards, QR codes, LinkedIn and meetings, with an AI agent that drafts follow-ups and preps meetings. Free for 100 contacts, Pro from ₹499 a month with a 7-day trial. Best for recruiters and BD people who network at events and lose track afterwards.

Where ConnectVault fits

  • Recruiters and BD people who meet candidates and clients at events
  • Professionals in India who want rupee and UPI billing
  • People who collect business cards and never follow up

Otter

$8.33/user/mo Free tier

General AI note taker that joins Zoom, Teams and Meet, writes a live transcript and sends a summary after each call. Free plan with 300 minutes a month; Pro from $8.33/user/mo billed annually.

Where Otter fits

  • Recruiters who want a free note taker for screening calls
  • Small teams on Zoom, Teams or Meet
  • People who want to read the transcript while the call is still running
  • HubSpot or Salesforce users on the Pro or Business plan

At a glance

DetailConnectVaultOtter
Starting price₹499/mo$8.33/user/mo
Free tier✓Yes✓Yes
Free trial7 day free trialNot on record
MCP server–No–No
Public API✓Yes–No
Listed underLead generation, AI assistantsAI note takers

Where they pull apart

ConnectVault

Stands out: It covers the whole path from a business card or event badge to a drafted follow-up, with a daily briefing that tells you who to contact next, and a free plan to start.

Watch out: Email and CRM integrations are still on the roadmap, there is no iOS app yet, and prices are in rupees. Meeting recording and follow-up drafts need Pro.

Not the right fit for

  • Recruiting teams that need a shared ATS or recruiting CRM
  • iPhone-only users until the iOS app ships
  • Teams that need it to sync with Salesforce or HubSpot today

Otter

Stands out: Otter's transcript builds live during the call, so you can scroll back mid interview, and the free Basic plan gives 300 minutes a month without a card.

Watch out: Otter does not write notes into an ATS. Pro caps transcription at 1,200 minutes a month and 90 minutes a meeting, and SSO needs a 100 user Enterprise licence.

Not the right fit for

  • Teams that need interview notes filed on the candidate record in an ATS
  • Heavy users who would hit the 1,200 minute Pro cap

Pros and cons

ConnectVault

  • Free plan with 50 card scans a month
  • AI drafts follow-ups and preps meetings
  • Captures from cards, QR, LinkedIn and voice
  • No Gmail, Outlook or CRM sync yet, only on the roadmap
  • iOS app not yet released
  • Priced in rupees with no fixed USD price shown

Otter

  • Free plan with 300 minutes a month
  • Live transcript during the call
  • Mobile apps for in person conversations
  • No ATS integration
  • 1,200 minute monthly cap on Pro
  • SSO only with a 100 user licence

What each one costs

ConnectVault

₹499/mo

Starter is free forever with 50 AI credits a month, Standard AI, 100 contacts, 50 card scans, 5 ARIA chats a day, morning briefings, events and QR sharing, and needs no card. Pro is ₹499 a month (₹4,999 a year) with a 7-day free trial and adds 500 credits, Advanced AI, follow-up drafts, meeting recording and prep, network health, the weekly digest, LinkedIn, phone and CSV import and contact export. Plus is ₹1,499 a month and adds 2,000 credits with up to 500 rolling over, Premium AI, priority support and API access. Credits pay for AI actions, for example one per chat and one per minute of meeting transcription. Billed in rupees through Razorpay, which takes international cards. Team plans are not yet published. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 31 Oct 2026

Otter

$8.33/user/mo

Basic is free with 300 transcription minutes a month and a 30 minute cap per conversation. Pro is $8.33/user/mo billed annually ($16.99 monthly) with 1,200 minutes and up to 90 minutes a meeting. Business is $19.99/user/mo billed annually ($30 monthly) with unlimited meetings and up to 4 hours a meeting. Enterprise is quoted. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 22 Sep 2026

Common questions

Can you try ConnectVault or Otter for free?
ConnectVault and Otter carry a free tier on our listing. ConnectVault offers a 7 day free trial.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 31 Oct 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?