screenpipe captures your entire screen and audio 24/7, locally, with no caps. Otter.ai is a cloud-based meeting transcription tool that sends a visible bot to your calls and limits you to 6000 minutes per month.Documentation Index
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comparison
| feature | screenpipe | otter.ai |
|---|---|---|
| scope | 24/7 screen + audio | meeting audio only |
| screen capture | all monitors, all apps | none |
| audio limits | unlimited | 6000 min/mo cap |
| data storage | 100% local | cloud (Otter’s servers) |
| open source | yes (MIT), 17k+ stars | no |
| meeting presence | invisible (captures on your device) | visible bot joins your call |
| AI model | any (Claude, GPT, Ollama, local) | Otter’s built-in AI only |
| price | $400 lifetime | $19.99/mo per user (Business) |
why screenpipe?
no bot, no awkward moments
Otter sends a bot that visibly joins your meeting — everyone sees “Otter.ai” pop up. screenpipe captures audio and screen content on your device without joining the call. no notification to other participants.unlimited capture, no caps
Otter limits you to 6000 minutes per month. screenpipe runs 24/7 with no time limits — meetings, research, browsing, coding — everything captured automatically.screen content, not just audio
when someone shares a spreadsheet and says “look at the Q3 numbers,” screenpipe captures both the words and the actual numbers on screen. Otter only gets the audio.local-first, open source
all data stays on your device. MIT-licensed with 17k+ GitHub stars. 45+ app integrations and 16+ pipes in the store. full REST API and MCP server for custom workflows.get started
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