Modjo vs Otter.ai
Short version: Modjo is the better fit for European sales teams wanting GDPR-friendly call coaching and AI notes, while Otter.ai is built for anyone who wants cheap, reliable meeting transcription and notes.
Modjo
European conversation intelligence & AI
Custom pricing
Custom pricing, per-seat annual; mid-market friendly
Otter.ai
Popular AI transcription & meeting notes
Free plan
Free plan; paid from ~$8/seat/mo annual
At a glance
| Spec | Modjo | Otter.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Custom pricing | Free plan |
| Budget tier | Mid-range | Budget-friendly |
| Complexity | Beginner-friendly | Beginner-friendly |
| Primary category | Conversation Intelligence | Conversation Intelligence |
| Integrations | 40+ | 20+ |
| Founded | 2020 | 2016 |
Feature comparison
Modjo offers 10 of 11 tracked conversation intelligence features; Otter.ai offers 6.
| Feature | Modjo | Otter.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Call & meeting recording | ||
| Transcription | ||
| AI summaries & notes | ||
| Talk-time & topic analytics | ||
| Deal & pipeline intelligence | ||
| Coaching & scorecards | ||
| Auto CRM sync | ||
| Multi-language support | ||
| Free plan | ||
| API & webhooks | ||
| Priority / 24-7 support |
Modjo
Pros
- Excellent multilingual transcription for EU teams
- AI CRM auto-fill saves reps admin time
- GDPR-aligned, European hosting and support
Cons
- Smaller integration ecosystem than Gong
- Custom annual pricing, no self-serve tier
- Less deal-intelligence depth than the US leader
Otter.ai
Pros
- Accurate live transcription and captions
- Generous free plan
- Simple and broadly compatible
Cons
- Not sales-specific (no deal intelligence)
- Limited coaching/analytics
- English-centric
Which should you choose?
Choose Modjo if…
- you want excellent multilingual transcription for EU teams
- you want AI CRM auto-fill saves reps admin time
- you want GDPR-aligned, European hosting and support
Choose Otter.ai if…
- you want accurate live transcription and captions
- you want generous free plan
- you want simple and broadly compatible
The verdict
Both are solid conversation intelligence tools. The best choice comes down to fit: Modjo for European sales teams wanting GDPR-friendly call coaching and AI notes, and Otter.ai for anyone who wants cheap, reliable meeting transcription and notes.
Browse all tools →Frequently asked questions
Is Modjo or Otter.ai cheaper?
Otter.ai is the more affordable option (Free plan versus Custom pricing). The lower sticker price isn't always the better value, though, weigh the tier your team will actually land on and any add-ons.
Which is better, Modjo or Otter.ai?
Neither is strictly better, they're built for different priorities. Modjo is the stronger pick for European sales teams wanting GDPR-friendly call coaching and AI notes, while Otter.ai suits anyone who wants cheap, reliable meeting transcription and notes.
What's the main difference between Modjo and Otter.ai?
Modjo is beginner-friendly and mid-range, while Otter.ai is beginner-friendly and budget-friendly. On tracked conversation intelligence features, Modjo covers 10 and Otter.ai covers 6.