Students and teachers get 20% off Otter Pro for AI-powered meeting transcription, note-taking, and real-time collaboration with a .edu email address.
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How to claim it
- Sign up with .edu email. Visit
otter.ai/pricingand sign up for Otter Basic using your .edu email address (e.g., yourname@university.edu) - Open your account. Sign in to your Otter account and click your name in the top left corner
- View the plans. Click the 'Upgrade plan' link to view available plans
- Pick the student discount. Click the 'Student & Teacher Discount' link located below the Pro plan description
- Subscribe at 20% off. Complete the checkout process with a credit card to activate your discounted Pro subscription
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Who's eligible
Who can get the Otter.ai - 20% Student & Teacher Discount on Pro Plan student discount?
Individual students, faculty members, and full-time staff at nonprofit educational institutions, accredited primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions, and school districts. Must use a .edu email address. Affiliated hospitals, medical centers, patient care facilities, and government offices (including Departments of Education) are ineligible.
How long does Otter.ai - 20% Student & Teacher Discount on Pro Plan student access last?
Access continues while you maintain a valid .edu email address. Renewal conditions are not explicitly documented. Non-.edu users can contact Otter Support with accreditation documents for manual review.
Is the Otter.ai - 20% Student & Teacher Discount on Pro Plan student discount available worldwide?
The discount is designed for .edu email addresses (primarily U.S. institutions). International students at institutions without .edu domains can contact Otter Support with documentation confirming accredited status for potential eligibility. No explicit country restrictions are stated.
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What's included
Otter.ai offers students and teachers a 20% discount on their Pro plan, bringing the annual cost down from $120 to $79.99. This AI-powered transcription tool automatically records and transcribes meetings, lectures, and conversations in real-time. Perfect for taking notes during classes, recording study sessions, or transcribing interviews for research projects.
- AI-Powered TranscriptionAutomatically transcribe lectures, meetings, and conversations with high accuracy, saving hours of manual note-taking
- Real-Time NotesGet live transcription as you speak, perfect for following along during fast-paced lectures or group discussions
- Advanced SearchSearch through all your transcripts to quickly find specific topics, quotes, or information from past recordings
- Audio & Video ImportUpload existing recordings to transcribe interviews, recorded lectures, or podcast episodes for research
- Export OptionsExport transcripts in multiple formats for use in papers, presentations, or study materials
- Pro Plan FeaturesFull access to all Otter Pro individual features at the discounted student rate
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Fine print & gotchas
- 20% off, not free. You still pay the discounted Pro price.
- .edu email required. Non-.edu users must contact Otter Support with accreditation documents for manual review.
- Pro individual plan only. The discount doesn't apply to Workspace/team plans.
- Credit card only. No purchase orders or vendor forms; existing paid users must cancel first (no refunds for prior fees).
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Common questions
What if my school email doesn't end in .edu?
If your school uses a different email domain, contact Otter Support for assistance. They may request documents confirming your accredited status, such as a letter from your school's central administration.
Can I use this discount for team or Workspace plans?
No, the Student & Teacher discount only applies to the Pro individual plan. Workspace features are not available with this discount. For school-wide licensing, check out Otter for Education.
What payment methods are accepted?
Otter only accepts credit card payments for the Student & Teacher discount program. They do not support purchase orders, vendor forms, or additional payment portals.
I'm already on a paid plan. Can I switch to the student discount?
Yes, but you'll need to cancel your existing subscription first, then upgrade with the student discount. Note that refunds for prior subscription fees are not offered.
Is there a monthly option with the student discount?
Yes, you can choose either Pro Monthly at $13.59/month or Pro Annual at $6.67/month (billed $79.99 annually). The annual plan offers better value.
Do teachers qualify for this discount?
Yes, the discount is available to both students and teachers at eligible educational institutions who have a .edu email address.
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