Output Media API by Recall.ai

Output Media API is a solid choice if you're building an AI agent that needs to see, hear, and speak in meetings across multiple platforms. The unified API is the key differentiator — you write once and it works on Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, Webex, GoTo Meeting, and Slack Huddles. That alone saves weeks of per-provider integration work. The pricing is straightforward: $0.50 per hour of bot time, plus optional $0.15/hr for transcription. Storage is free for 7 days, then $0.05/hr/month. Data residency in US, EU, or JP helps with compliance. Where it bites: this is a developer tool, not a no-code solution. You have to build the AI logic yourself — Output Media provides the pipes, not the brain. If you only need passive recording, the Meeting Bot API may suffice at the same price. Compared to building your own per-platform bots using vendor SDKs, Output Media is a no-brainer for multi-platform support. For single-platform projects, a targeted SDK might be cheaper but more work. The Zoom RTMS partnership is a plus for real-time data access. Overall, if your use case involves active participation and multi-platform reach, Output Media is the leading option.