Best AI to turn voice into notes — for beginners

Talk, and get tidy written notes back. Here are 4 tools, easiest first. Our pick: Otter.ai.

Has a free tier

Beginner score ●●●●○ 4/5 — Hit record and get a written transcript and summary.

Basic is free: 300 transcription minutes a month, 30 minutes per conversation. Pro $16.99/mo. No card to start.

The first thing to type(Press record during your next call, then ask:) What did we agree to, and who is doing what by when?

Has a free tier

Beginner score ●●●●○ 4/5 — Talk instead of type, anywhere on your computer or phone.

Free plan with a weekly word limit. Pro is paid. No card to start.

The first thing to type(Hold the shortcut key and just talk:) Reply to Sarah, thanks for the update, Thursday works, see you at two.

Has a free tier

Beginner score ●●●●○ 4/5 — Turns text into a natural-sounding voice in seconds.

Free: 10,000 credits a month, no commercial license. Starter $6/mo. No card to start.

The first thing to typeRead this bedtime story aloud in a calm, warm voice: [paste story]

Has a free tier

Beginner score ●●●○○ 3/5 — Edit video by editing the text transcript; a bit more to learn.

Free plan with 1 media hour a month. Hobbyist $24/mo ($16/mo billed yearly). No card to start.

The first thing to type

(Upload your recording, then ask Underlord:) Remove the filler words and long pauses, then make a 60-second clip of the best part.

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