Head to head

Metaview vs Otter

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

Metaview

$60/user/mo Free tier

AI notes for every interview, written back to the ATS. Free for 25 calls a month, with the Notetaker Pro plan at $60 per user/month for unlimited calls.

Where Metaview fits

Recruiters who dislike writing up interviews
Teams that need notes on the ATS record
Buyers who want a free start
Desks connecting interview notes to an assistant via MCP

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

Detail	Metaview	Otter
Starting price	$60/user/mo	$8.33/user/mo
Free tier	✓Yes	✓Yes
MCP server	✓Yes	–No
Public API	–No	–No
Listed under	AI note takers, Interviewing	AI note takers

Where they pull apart

Metaview

Stands out: Notes land on the candidate record rather than in someone's document.

Watch out: Each agent is priced separately, so adding Sourcing ($100 or $300 per user) or Application Review ($150 a month) to the $60 Notetaker adds up fast.

Not the right fit for

High-volume voice screening
Teams that need coaching as well as notes

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

Metaview

Free tier to start on
MCP available
Writes notes back to the ATS

Steep step up to paid
No interviewer coaching
Small vendor

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

Metaview

$60/user/mo

Metaview prices each AI agent separately. The Notetaker has a free plan with 25 calls a month, Pro at $60 per user a month with unlimited calls, and Enterprise on tailored pricing. AI Sourcing is free for the first 100 profiles, then Pro at $100 per user a month (200 profiles) or Max at $300 per user a month (unlimited). Application Review is free for 50 applications a month, then Pro at $150 a month with unlimited users. The full agentic recruiting platform is custom priced through sales. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 23 Sep 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

Is Metaview cheaper than Otter?

Otter starts lower, at $8.33/user/mo against $60/user/mo for Metaview. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.

Can you try Metaview or Otter for free?

Metaview and Otter carry a free tier on our listing.

Does Metaview or Otter have an MCP server?

Metaview ships a first party MCP server, so an AI assistant can work the product directly.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 23 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?