Discover why 17,000+ users switched from Otter.ai to Meetily for privacy-first AI meeting assistance. Compare features, pricing, privacy, and security side-by-side.
100% local processing, Self Hosted, open source, GDPR/HIPAA compliant by design, complete privacy control, no subscription fees, unlimited storage on your hardware.
Cloud-based processing, $8.33-$30/month subscription, proprietary software, limited privacy controls, data stored on external servers, usage limits by plan.
Choose Meetily for privacy, cost savings, and full control. Choose Otter.ai for ready-made integrations and cloud convenience (if privacy isn't a concern).
Meetily is an open source AI meeting assistant that processes everything locally on your device. Unlike Otter.ai which stores data in the cloud, Meetily ensures 100% privacy with no external data transmission. Key differences: 100% Local Processing (vs cloud-based), Self Hosted (vs $8-30/month), Open Source (vs proprietary), GDPR/HIPAA Compliant by Design (vs limited compliance).
Yes, Meetily is completely Self Hosted. There are no subscription fees, usage limits, or hidden costs. Otter.ai charges $8.33-$30 per month depending on the plan. Meetily's open-source model means you only pay for your own hardware/infrastructure.
Meetily is significantly better for privacy. All data processing happens locally on your device with no external transmission. Otter.ai processes and stores all your meeting data in the cloud. For GDPR, HIPAA, or any privacy-sensitive use case, Meetily provides complete data sovereignty while Otter.ai requires trusting third-party cloud processing.
All transcription and AI analysis happens on your device. Your sensitive meeting data never leaves your control.
No subscription fees, no usage limits, no hidden costs. Save $100-360+ per year compared to Otter.ai plans.
Full source code access, community contributions, no vendor lock-in. Customize and extend as needed.
Built-in GDPR, HIPAA, SOX compliance. Perfect for healthcare, legal, and financial organizations.
Control, Privacy & Customization Comparison
| Feature | MeetilySelf-Hosted & Customizable | Otter.ai |
|---|---|---|
Pricing | Self Hosted | $8.33-$30/month |
Data Processing | 100% Local Processing | Cloud-based Processing |
Privacy & Security | Complete Data Control | Limited Privacy Controls |
Source Code Access | Open Source (MIT License) | Proprietary/Closed Source |
Real-time Transcription | ||
AI Summaries | ||
Multi-platform Support | ||
Offline Capability | ||
GDPR/HIPAA Compliance | Built-in by Design | Limited/Extra Cost |
Custom AI Models | Full Customization | No Customization |
Enterprise Deployment | Self-hosted Options | Cloud Only |
Storage Limits | Unlimited (Your Hardware) | Limited by Plan |
100% local processing, Self Hosted, open source, GDPR/HIPAA compliant by design, complete privacy control, no subscription fees, unlimited storage on your hardware.
Cloud-based processing, $8.33-$30/month subscription, proprietary software, limited privacy controls, data stored on external servers, usage limits by plan.
Choose Meetily for privacy, cost savings, and full control. Choose Otter.ai for ready-made integrations and cloud convenience (if privacy isn't a concern).
Deploy a truly private, customizable AI meeting assistant on your infrastructure
Switching from Otter.ai to Meetily takes less than 30 minutes and can save you $100-360+ per year while dramatically improving your privacy and data control.
Download your existing transcripts from Otter.ai before canceling your subscription.
Download from GitHub and follow the simple installation guide for your platform.
Set up local processing and choose your preferred AI models for transcription and summarization.
Cancel your Otter.ai subscription and start saving money while gaining complete privacy control.
Join 17,000+ users who chose Meetily for complete data sovereignty, unlimited customization, and enterprise-grade privacy.
✅ Complete Privacy • ✅ Full Customization • ✅ Self-Hosted • ✅ Enterprise Ready