Question
Otter Free Minutes 2026
Exact monthly minute calculations and usage planning
Quick Answer
Otter Basic provides 300 free transcription minutes per month with no rollover. This equals roughly 75 minutes per week, 10 minutes per day, or six 50-minute meetings monthly. Once used, transcription stops until the next billing cycle.
Source: Otter.ai Pricing
The Math: 300 Minutes Broken Down
75
Minutes Per Week
About 2-3 standard meetings
10
Minutes Per Day
One short call per day
6
Hour-Long Meetings
Per month total
Real Meeting Scenarios
Daily Standups
15 min x 5 days x 4 weeks = 300 minutes. You use your entire monthly allowance on standups alone.
Weekly Team Meetings
60 min x 1 per week x 4 weeks = 240 minutes. Leaves 60 minutes for everything else.
Client Calls
45 min x 2 per week x 4 weeks = 360 minutes. Already over the limit.
How to Track Your Minutes
- Open Otter.ai and go to Settings
- Select Usage from the menu
- View your monthly transcription minutes used
- Check days until reset
Tip: Check weekly to avoid surprises.
What Happens When You Run Out
When you hit your 300-minute limit:
- Transcription stops immediately
- Otter will not join new meetings
- Existing transcripts remain accessible
- You must wait for the monthly reset or upgrade