Efficient at Effortless Recording, Clear Summaries and Action Items, Search and Recall, Sharing and Collaboration, and User Experience
Otter makes recording and transcribing calls or casual conversations simple since you just hit record and drop your phone in your pocket, while Cluely has some unique features but feels less refined compared to others like Granola.
Only use Cluely if you want to try something different, but stick with Otter for personal note taking since Cluely is not as polished.
Cluely stands out for being proactive during calls, actively listening and suggesting relevant questions or information in real time based on what's being discussed. It tries to anticipate what you might need without you having to prompt it, making it feel like an active participant rather than a passive recorder.
Otter, on the other hand, is straightforward and reliable for just transcribing conversations live. It's super handy for personal situations where you want to record and review what was said, like a doctor's appointment or a casual chat, but it doesn't really do much more than that. Even with newer AI features, it's still mostly just about capturing what's said, not actively helping during the conversation.
If you want your note taker to jump in with suggestions and context while you're on a call, Cluely is the pick. If you just need a simple, dependable way to get a transcript, especially for personal use, Otter is easier to reach for. For anything beyond basic transcription, Cluely's proactive design gives it the edge.
