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Cockatoo alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Cockatoo alternative is Otter.ai (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.

Cockatoo compared with 5 alternatives: Otter.ai, Notta, Transkriptor, Sonix and Trint.

Cockatoo has a free plan. Paid plans start at $22.50 per month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly). 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
CockatooThis toolFree plan · from $22.50/moYesWeb, iOS
Otter.aiFree plan · from $8.33/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
NottaFree plan · from $8.17/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
TranskriptorFree trial · from $8.33/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
SonixFree trial · from $25/moTrial onlyWeb
TrintFree trial · from $79/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Cockatoo starts at $22.50 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Otter.ai, Notta and Transkriptor.

Trint scores higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0$5$10$20$50$100More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessCockatooOtter.aiNottaTranskriptorSonixTrint

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
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The full chart of AI meeting note takers, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Cockatoo

  1. Otter.ai

    Live meeting transcription with summaries and AI chat

    • Otter.ai starts at $8.33 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Otter.ai also lists macOS, Windows and Android apps and a browser extension.
    • Otter.ai does not cover dictation, which Cockatoo does.

    Suits: Reading a live transcript while a meeting or lecture is still going

    Otter.ai vs CockatooOtter.ai pricing and details

  2. Notta

    AI notetaker and transcription for meetings, files and recordings

    • Notta starts at $8.17 per month, billed annually ($97.99 per year).
    • Notta also lists macOS, Windows and Android apps and a browser extension.
    • Notta also covers screen recording.
    • Notta does not cover dictation, which Cockatoo does.

    Suits: People who transcribe uploaded files and YouTube links as well as live meetings

    Notta vs CockatooNotta pricing and details

  3. Transkriptor

    AI transcription for files, recordings and meetings

    • Transkriptor starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($99.99 per year).
    • Transkriptor has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Cockatoo.
    • Transkriptor also lists macOS, Windows and Android apps and a browser extension.
    • Transkriptor also covers templates and screen recording.
    • Transkriptor does not cover dictation, which Cockatoo does.

    Suits: Transcribing uploaded audio and video files as well as live meetings

    Transkriptor vs CockatooTranskriptor pricing and details

  4. Sonix

    Browser-based transcription, translation and meeting recorder

    • Sonix starts at $25 per month for 5 hrs, billed monthly ($275 billed yearly).
    • Sonix has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Cockatoo.
    • Sonix lists no iOS app, which Cockatoo has.
    • Sonix does not cover dictation and chat assistant, which Cockatoo does.

    Suits: Journalists, researchers and podcasters transcribing recorded files

    Sonix vs CockatooSonix pricing and details

  5. Trint

    Transcription and live capture platform built for newsrooms

    • Trint starts at $79 per seat / month, billed annually ($948 per seat).
    • Trint has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Cockatoo.
    • Trint also lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
    • Trint does not cover meeting notes, dictation and chat assistant, which Cockatoo does.

    Suits: Newsrooms and production teams transcribing interviews and footage

    Trint vs CockatooTrint pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Cockatoo

  • It works from uploaded files and live recording; the pages read do not describe a bot that joins calls.
  • Pro needs $30 a month on monthly billing; the $22.50 figure applies to annual billing.
  • Team plans start at three users, and Max is billed monthly only.
Cockatoo pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Cockatoo?

The alternatives to Cockatoo in this directory are Otter.ai, Notta, Transkriptor, Sonix and Trint. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Cockatoo.

Is there a free alternative to Cockatoo?

Yes. Otter.ai and Notta have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Cockatoo alternatives work on Windows?

The Cockatoo listing does not include a Windows app. Otter.ai, Notta, Transkriptor and Trint list one.

Which Cockatoo alternatives work on macOS?

The Cockatoo listing does not include a macOS app. Otter.ai, Notta, Transkriptor and Trint list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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