Otter vs Tactiq:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Otter had more branded searches than Tactiq among meeting transcription tools worldwide. Otter had about 382,000 branded searches, while Tactiq had 110,000. Otter made up 39.3% of all meeting transcription tool searches we track, and Tactiq accounted for 11.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about meeting transcription tools, Otter appeared in all five answers and Tactiq in two. Otter was mentioned before Tactiq in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Otter, about 3 searches for every 1 for Tactiq
Who does AI mention more?
Otter, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Otter, named ahead of Tactiq in every answer
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Top meeting transcription tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Otter appeared in all five answers. Tactiq was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Otter was listed before Tactiq in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Otter5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Granola5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Fireflies.ai4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Fathom4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Tactiq2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
tl;dv1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Rev0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which meeting transcription tool should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best meeting transcription tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best meeting transcription tool for call summaries?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“meeting transcription tools”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ai meeting transcription”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Otter or Tactiq more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Otter and Tactiq by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven meeting transcription tools we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Otter, Tactiq. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Otter | Granola | Fireflies.ai | Tactiq | tl;dv | Fathom | Rev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 52.1% | 5.9% | 14% | 10.1% | 7.4% | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 50.1% | 6.8% | 16.2% | 9.7% | 7.9% | 6.9% | 2.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 50.2% | 7.1% | 16.2% | 9.7% | 8.6% | 5.8% | 2.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 48.8% | 9.9% | 15.5% | 9.4% | 7.6% | 6.9% | 1.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 49.1% | 12.1% | 12.9% | 9.3% | 8.3% | 6.7% | 1.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 48.2% | 14.4% | 12.7% | 9.2% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 48.5% | 14.5% | 12.9% | 9.3% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| May 2026 | 44.7% | 16.4% | 14.3% | 8.6% | 7.2% | 6.8% | 2.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 40.7% | 18.2% | 13.1% | 9.5% | 8.1% | 7.5% | 2.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.8% | 19% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 8.1% | 6.9% | 3% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.8% | 19.1% | 11.5% | 9.9% | 8% | 6.7% | 3% |
| Sep 2026 | 39.3% | 21.2% | 12.9% | 11.3% | 6.8% | 6.2% | 2.3% |
How has the Otter and Tactiq comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Otter was ahead of Tactiq in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Otter’s share of searches among meeting transcription tools worldwide moved from 52.1% to 39.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 569K to 382K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tactiq’s share of searches among meeting transcription tools worldwide moved from 10.1% to 11.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 110K.
How did search popularity change for meeting transcription tools worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Tactiq gained share of searches among meeting transcription tools worldwide, from 9.9% to 11.3%.
In September 2026, Otter lost share of searches among meeting transcription tools worldwide, from 41.8% to 39.3%.
How are branded searches counted?
11 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Otter’s and Tactiq’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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