Loomfy vs Otter.ai
The Otter alternative that doesn't join your call.
Otter sends a bot into your meeting and your audio to the cloud. Loomfy records locally on your own machine — no bot in the call, no upload, and unlimited free transcription.
Loomfy vs Otter.ai, side by side
| Feature | Loomfy | Otter.ai |
|---|---|---|
| How it captures audio | Records on your machine — no bot | A bot joins your call as a participant |
| Where your audio goes | Stays on your device | Uploaded to Otter's cloud |
| Free tier | Unlimited local transcription | 300 min/mo · 30 min per call |
| History | Unlimited (local) | Limited |
| Platforms | Windows · macOS · Linux | Web + mobile (calendar bot) |
| Real-time keyword alerts | ||
| Speaker separation | ||
| AI summaries & documents | Yes (paid) | Yes (paid) |
| Paid plan | $15/mo (PRO) | $16.99/mo |
Comparison based on Otter.ai's publicly listed plans (July 2026); features and prices may change. Otter.ai is a trademark of its respective owner. Loomfy is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by Otter.ai.
Why people switch from Otter
No bot in your call
Nobody sees "Otter has joined the meeting." Loomfy records your system and microphone audio right on your machine, so your meetings stay yours — nothing shows up in the participant list.
Local and private
Free transcription runs on-device with a local engine, so your audio never leaves your computer — it stays on your machine, not in someone else’s cloud. Cloud AI (real-time cloud transcription, summaries and documents) is optional, only on paid plans.
A free tier that's actually free
Not a 300-minute trial. Unlimited local transcription and unlimited history, forever, on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Try the notetaker that stays out of your call
Free forever for local transcription. No bot, no upload, no credit card.