ScriptNova vs Otter.ai
Both ScriptNova and Otter.ai transcribe audio to text, but they are built for different workflows. Here is an honest comparison to help you choose.
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| Feature | ScriptNova | Otter.ai |
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| Free tier | 60 min/month, unlimited imports | 300 min/month, 3 file imports lifetime |
| Paid pricing | From $9/month | From $8.33/month (annual) / $16.99/month |
| Language support | 100+ languages, auto-detected | 5 languages (EN, ES, FR, JA) |
| Vietnamese support | Yes | Not supported |
| File upload | Unlimited uploads | 3 lifetime (free) / 10/month (Pro) |
| Video file upload | Yes (MP4, MOV, MKV…) | Audio-focused; video limited |
| SRT subtitle export | Pro plan | Not available |
| DOCX export | Starter & Pro | Paid plans |
| Speaker labels | Pro plan | Yes (all plans) |
| AI summary | Pro plan | Yes (all plans) |
| File privacy | Deleted after 72 h | Stored in account |
Why teams choose ScriptNova over Otter.ai
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ScriptNova supports 100+ languages with automatic detection. Otter.ai only supports 5 languages — English (US/UK), Spanish, French, and Japanese. Vietnamese and most other languages are not supported.
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ScriptNova allows unlimited file uploads on all plans. Otter.ai's free tier limits you to just 3 lifetime file imports — after that, you must upgrade.
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ScriptNova accepts video files directly (MP4, MOV, MKV, WebM) with automatic audio extraction. Otter.ai is primarily an audio and meeting-assistant tool.
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SRT subtitle export is included on Pro — useful for video creators and accessibility workflows. Otter.ai does not offer SRT export on any plan.
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Is ScriptNova cheaper than Otter.ai?
ScriptNova's Starter plan is $9/month. Otter.ai's Pro is $16.99/month (or $8.33/month billed annually). Otter.ai can be cheaper on annual billing, but ScriptNova covers far more languages.
Which supports more languages — ScriptNova or Otter.ai?
ScriptNova auto-detects 100+ languages. Otter.ai only supports 5: English (US and UK), Spanish, French, and Japanese. Vietnamese is not supported by Otter.ai.
Does Otter.ai support video files?
Otter.ai is primarily built for live meeting transcription and audio. ScriptNova accepts video files directly and handles audio extraction automatically.
Can I switch from Otter.ai to ScriptNova?
Yes. Sign up for a free account, upload your recordings, and try the workflow — no credit card required.