$10/seat/mo Free tier API
Why it comes up: Unlimited transcription on the free plan and transcripts in 100+ languages if Otter's minute caps or six languages are the problem.
Stands out: Fireflies transcribes in more than 100 languages and includes API access even on the free plan, which suits multilingual desks and teams that want to pipe transcripts elsewhere.
Watch out: The free plan limits AI summaries and stores only 400 minutes per team. There is no ATS writeback, and conversation intelligence and multi-language mode sit on Business.
Best for
- Recruiters who interview in more than one language
- Teams that want transcripts pushed to other tools through the API
- Agencies that also record client and sales calls
Read the Fireflies write-up · Otter vs Fireflies
$15/user/mo Free tier Free trial API
Why it comes up: Unlimited recordings and summaries on the free plan, with CRM field sync on Business.
Stands out: Fathom's free plan has no cap on recordings, transcripts or instant summaries, and paid plans come with a 90 day money back guarantee.
Watch out: There is no ATS writeback, only CRM sync. Team and Business need at least two users, and Team works out cheaper than the individual Premium plan.
Best for
- Solo recruiters who want an uncapped free note taker
- Agency desks that live in a CRM for client work
- Teams that share call highlights through playlists
Read the Fathom write-up · Otter vs Fathom
$60/user/mo Free tier MCP
Why it comes up: Built for interviews, with notes written into your ATS, if you want candidate records filled rather than a general transcript.
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.
Best for
- Recruiters who dislike writing up interviews
- Teams that need notes on the ATS record
- Buyers who want a free start
Read the Metaview write-up · Otter vs Metaview
