The verdict
On the data we hold, it's close: neither pulls ahead on features, a free plan or AI access. The choice comes down to how you work.
What the data says
- Both cover 4 of the 4 features we compared.
- Both have a free plan, so you can try each before you pay.
- Miro starts lower, at $8/mo against $8.33/mo.
- Both have an API and an MCP server, so either works with AI employees.
- In our HR ranking, Miro places 2 and Otter.ai 5 of 27.
Side by side
| 8 points compared | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | $8/mo | $8.33/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | Yes | Yes |
| AI summary + action items | Yes | Yes |
| Guest / external access | Yes | Yes |
| Template library | Yes | Yes |
| Workflow automation | Yes | Yes |
| Links |
Plans and pricing
Miro
- FreeFree with unlimited team members, 3 editable boards and 10 AI credits a month.Free
- StarterUnlimited boards and 25 AI credits per member a month; 8 per member per month billed yearly.$96/yr/seat
- BusinessFull AI suite, workflows and 50 AI credits per member a month; 20 per member per month billed yearly.$240/yr/seat
Otter.ai
- BasicFree: 300 monthly transcription minutes, 3 lifetime file imports, includes the Otter MCP server.Free
- ProPer user: 1,200 monthly minutes, 90 minutes per meeting. Annual billing shown as $8.33 per user per month.$16.99/mo/seat
- BusinessPer user: unlimited meetings, 4 hours per meeting, admin features. Annual billing shown as $19.99 per user per month.$30/mo/seat
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
Choose Miro if…
Distributed teams, agencies and product groups that run workshops, brainstorms, process maps and visual planning together on a shared online canvas.
Choose Otter.ai if…
Sales, recruiting, education and media teams who spend a lot of time in calls and want transcripts, summaries and action items they can search later.
Other options worth a look
ToolCreates a shared workspace and wiki for team documentation, knowledge, and collaboration with built-in AI.HR
From $5.42/moFree plan
ToolOrganise team communication through channels, direct messages, huddles and file sharing in one place.HR
From €8.25/moFree plan
ToolWrite and edit documents collaboratively in the browser with instant sharing and version history.HR
From €6.80/moFree plan
ToolCentralises standard operating procedures, quizzes and onboarding materials in a searchable knowledge base.HR
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HR
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ToolAI assistant built into Zoom that generates meeting summaries, action items and automated follow-up tasks.HR
From €15.33/mo yearlyFree plan