Live Transcription with Otter.ai
Otter.ai is a tool that provides live transcription as a stand-alone service or through an integration with Zoom that provides live transcription for Meetings and Webinars. However, Otter.ai provides features and benefits that go beyond live transcription, including offering increased baseline accessibility of course content and serving as a great tool for students to use for collaborative note taking.
Zoom Integration
To offer live transcription through Zoom you must be part of the UM Otter.ai Team account through Accessibility Solutions. This service is $75 per year, per user.
Below is a brief demonstration of Otter.ai’s integration with Zoom along with an overview of the service.
- Captions do not appear on the screen
- Transcript is available in a separate browser window that can be resized to fit beside a Zoom window.
- Transcript can be saved and shared with participants.
- Transcript can be uploaded and edited for post-production captioning if recorded video will be shared online.
- User must be the Zoom meeting/event host
- Integrates easily with Zoom after initial setup process
Getting Started
To request an account, please complete the form below. An Accessibility Specialist will follow up with instructions on getting started with Otter.ai.
Zoom Live Transcription with Otter.ai Request Form
As detailed above, Otter.ai offers benefits beyond providing the live transcript in Zoom. The video linked below walks you through the Otter.ai features and benefits.
Individual Otter.ai Accounts
For faculty, staff, or students who do not need or want the Zoom integration, there are two options available that do not require the assistance of Accessibility Solutions. Review the features and benefits of the Otter.ai Free and Premium Accounts to find the right plan for you! These accounts offer real-time transcription that can be edited, shared, and downloaded.
The video below walks you through a few features and benefits of Otter.ai’s free and premium accounts.
Educational Discount for Premium Accounts
For those wanting a Premium account, Otter.ai offers a significant education discount when you sign up with an @olemiss.edu or @go.olemiss.edu email address. To get the education discount:
- Sign up (or log in) at otter.ai website using your school’s email address
- Click on “Go Premium” in the lower left corner
- Select the educational discount plan