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Plaud
Plaud Note review
$159Price checked Oct 29, 2026 on the official store. Prices change.
Ranked #2 of 6 AI voice recorders we compare, with an editorial score of 8.8/10. Strongest point on paper: recording time per charge (30). Weakest: free transcription minutes / month (300).
Editorial score8.8/10
Points out of 10 within the category; "n/a" = not published, left out of the score. Scale 7.8-9.5. How we score
Key specs
- 30 hRecording per charge
- 300 min / monthFree transcription
- Pro $99.99/yr (1,200 min/mo); Unlimited $239.99/yrPaid plan
- 112Transcription languages
- 30 gWeight
- credit-card with magnetic phone caseForm factor
- 2 MEMS + 1 vibration conduction sensor, 9.8 ft pickupMicrophones
Verdict
Best for hybrid workers who record both calls and in-person meetings.
What we like
- Records phone calls via vibration sensor
- Credit-card thin, sticks to the back of a phone
- Up to 30 h recording
What we don't
- Call/meeting mode must be switched manually
- 300 free min/month, then subscription
- Needs phone + internet for transcription
Full specs
| Recording per charge | 30 h |
|---|---|
| Free transcription | 300 min / month |
| Paid plan | Pro $99.99/yr (1,200 min/mo); Unlimited $239.99/yr |
| Transcription languages | 112 |
| Weight | 30 g |
| Storage | Not stated |
| Form factor | credit-card with magnetic phone case |
| Microphones | 2 MEMS + 1 vibration conduction sensor, 9.8 ft pickup |
Subscription and hidden costs
Price checked on Oct 29, 2026: $159.
Version priced: Black / Silver (Navy & Starlight sold out).
Free plan: 300 transcription minutes per month.
Paid plans: Pro $99.99/yr (1,200 min/mo); Unlimited $239.99/yr.
Two years with the paid plan: about $359 including the device.
Who it's for
Hybrid workers who record both calls and in-person meetings.
Look elsewhere if
- You want unlimited transcription for free: beyond the free minutes, plans are Pro $99.99/yr (1,200 min/mo); Unlimited $239.99/yr.
Closest alternatives
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#5Questions
How much does the Plaud Note cost?
$159 on the official store when we checked on Oct 29, 2026. Prices change: the button above leads to the current price.
How many transcription minutes are free with the Plaud Note?
300 minutes per month on the free plan. Paid plans: Pro $99.99/yr (1,200 min/mo); Unlimited $239.99/yr.
How long does the Plaud Note record on one charge?
Up to 30 hours of continuous recording (maker figure).
How did you score it? Did you test it?
No lab or field testing. The score is calculated from the maker's published specs and price, with weights published on our methodology page. Here, 100% of the weighted criteria were known.
Related guide: AI voice recorders: what the subscription really costs
Sources
Read on Oct 29, 2026. Specs and prices are the maker's; the score and the verdict are ours.