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Genesys Cloud vs Otter.ai

Genesys Cloud logo

Genesys Cloud

Telecommunications

Experience as a Service

From
$75/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Otter.ai

Remote Work

Transcription and meeting notes powered by AI

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Otter.ai has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Genesys Cloud all four published tiers are billed annually; Otter.ai two separate limits apply at once, a monthly minute allowance and a per conversation cap, so a long meeting can be cut short with allowance remaining
  • They diverge on capability: Genesys Cloud covers Omnichannel, Otter.ai covers Automatic transcription.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Genesys Cloud and Otter.ai actually diverge.

Attributes where Genesys Cloud and Otter.ai differ
AttributeGenesys CloudOtter.ai
Starting price$75/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Mac
CategoryTelecommunicationsRemote Work
Founded19902016

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Genesys Cloud

  • Omnichannel
  • ACD
  • IVR
  • Predictive engagement
  • WFM
  • Quality management
  • Bots
  • Microsoft Dynamics

Only in Otter.ai

  • Automatic transcription
  • Real-time transcription
  • Speaker identification
  • Searchable transcripts
  • Highlights and summaries
  • Sharing
  • Mobile apps
  • Zoom

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • Web support
  • Ios support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Genesys Cloud

  • Cloud contact centre across voice, digital and self service channelsnot Otter.ai
  • Workforce engagement and routing for large support operationsnot Otter.ai

Otter.ai

  • Meeting transcription and recordingnot Genesys Cloud
  • Live transcription for accessibilitynot Genesys Cloud
  • Multi-language meeting supportnot Genesys Cloud

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Genesys Cloud

  • All four published tiers are billed annually
  • The published rates are named user licences tied to a specific person, so a shift based operation cannot share a seat
  • Concurrent user licences, which is what shift work needs, are sold at a premium above these rates
  • Entry pricing is $75 per user per month, rising to $240 on the top tier

Otter.ai

  • Two separate limits apply at once, a monthly minute allowance and a per conversation cap, so a long meeting can be cut short with allowance remaining
  • The free plan cuts off at 30 minutes per conversation and 300 minutes a month
  • The Pro plan still caps a single conversation at 90 minutes
  • Even unlimited plans cap a conversation at 4 hours
  • Imported file transcription has its own separate monthly limit, at 6,000 minutes on Business
  • Paying monthly rather than annually roughly doubles the rate, from $8.33 to $16.99 on Pro

Pricing, plan by plan

Genesys Cloud

$75/month
  • Genesys Cloud CX 1$75/month
    • Voice
    • IVR
    • Callback
  • Genesys Cloud CX 2$110/month
    • CX 1 + Digital
    • Quality management
    • WFM
  • Genesys Cloud CX 3$140/month
    • CX 2 + Analytics
    • Advanced AI
    • Journey management

Otter.ai

Free
  • BasicFree
    • 300 monthly transcription minutes
    • 3 lifetime audio/video file imports
    • Zoom, MS Teams, Google Meet support
  • Pro$16.99/month
    • 1,200 in-app recording minutes
    • 10 monthly audio/video file imports
    • Up to 90 minutes per meeting
  • Pro Annual$8.33/month
    • 1,200 in-app recording minutes
    • 10 monthly audio/video file imports
    • Up to 90 minutes per meeting
  • Business$30/month
    • Unlimited meetings and in-app recordings
    • Unlimited audio/video file imports
    • Up to 4 hours per meeting

Which should you pick?

Choose Genesys Cloud if

  • You need omnichannel.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Ios, Android.
  • You also want acd.
Genesys Cloud review

Choose Otter.ai if

  • You need automatic transcription.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Mac.
  • You also want real-time transcription.
Otter.ai review

Questions people ask

Is Genesys Cloud or Otter.ai better?
Neither clearly leads. Genesys Cloud starts at $75/month and Otter.ai at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Genesys Cloud or Otter.ai?
Otter.ai has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $75/month for Genesys Cloud and Free for Otter.ai.
Does Genesys Cloud or Otter.ai run on more platforms?
Genesys Cloud runs on Web, Desktop, Ios, Android. Otter.ai runs on Web, Ios, Android, Mac.
Can I use Otter.ai for free?
Yes. Otter.ai has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Genesys Cloud starts at $75/month.
What is Genesys Cloud best used for?
Genesys Cloud is most often used for cloud contact centre across voice, digital and self service channels, workforce engagement and routing for large support operations. Of those, cloud contact centre across voice, digital and self service channels and workforce engagement and routing for large support operations are not what Otter.ai is typically brought in for.
What can Genesys Cloud do that Otter.ai cannot?
Genesys Cloud covers Omnichannel, ACD, IVR, Predictive engagement. Otter.ai covers Automatic transcription, Real-time transcription, Speaker identification, Searchable transcripts. Both handle Salesforce, Web support, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Genesys Cloud: What is Genesys Cloud's pricing?

Genesys Cloud offers flexible pricing to suit customer needs, allowing businesses to purchase only the capabilities needed with easy scaling options. Specific pricing details are not provided on the main product page and require visiting the dedicated pricing page or contacting Genesys directly.

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Otter.ai: What are the monthly transcription minute limits on Otter.ai plans?

Basic tier includes 300 monthly transcription minutes at no cost. Pro tier includes 1,200 in-app recording minutes. Business tier provides unlimited meetings and in-app recordings.

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Otter.ai: What meeting duration limits apply to different Otter.ai tiers?

Pro tier supports up to 90 minutes per meeting. Business tier supports up to 4 hours per meeting. Enterprise tier offers custom configurations.

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Otter.ai: How much can you save with Otter.ai annual billing?

Pro annual plan costs $8.33 per month (51% savings compared to $16.99 monthly). Business annual plan costs $19.99 per month (33% savings compared to $30 monthly).

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Otter.ai: What integrations are available with Otter.ai Pro plan?

Pro tier includes integrations with Salesforce, HubSpot, and Zapier. Enterprise tier provides access to Otter API and custom webhooks.

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