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ottercalc

ottercalc.com

OtterCalc is a notepad-style calculator that allows users to write calculations in plain words, with each line showing its result as you type. It supports money, dates, units, totals, charts, and an assistant that helps write the page, all without formulas, buttons, or grids.

The product, beyond the pitch

Editorially reviewed · Sources checked Sep 16, 2026

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A good fit for

Users who want quick, one-off math calculations without needing formulas or spreadsheets.
People who prefer writing calculations in natural language and want live updating results without setup or accounts.

Know the limitations

Does not use traditional formula bars or grid cells like spreadsheets, which may limit complex spreadsheet-style workflows.
Requires natural language input style; incompatible math produces clear errors instead of silent wrong answers.

What you can do

Budget planning and trip cost calculations using named values and live updates.
Financial affordability calculations such as mortgage payments with live currency support.

Features

Live calculation results appear on the right side of each line and update instantly when numbers change.
Supports currency conversion with live European Central Bank exchange rates automatically.
Date and time calculations can be written in natural language, such as "next friday" or "9:45am + 3h 15min".
Unit conversions for distance, time, speed, data, weight, and more are supported with automatic unit compatibility checks.
Supports subtotals, totals, and charts (pie, bar, line) that update live as you edit.

Integrations

Not confirmed yet.

Platforms & data export

Not confirmed yet.

ottercalc pricing

No plans recorded yet.

THE COST FOR YOUR TEAM

Go beyond the starting price.

Published plan prices for your team size and usage. Results update as you type. Taxes, currency conversion and unlisted add-ons are excluded, and anything the source did not state is called out rather than guessed.

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Known monthly subtotal

$0/month

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Tool / plan	Monthly	Per year	What this assumes
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A practical workflow

Write one thought per line using plain words and assign names to values with '=' to reuse them below.
Use the keyword 'total' to sum all values across the entire document without double-counting subtotals.

Based on the sources below. Editorial review does not imply hands-on product testing.

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