Voice

Plaud AI

Plaud offers voice recorders and apps for post-recording transcription and summaries. Compare Note and NotePin features, AI plan limits and privacy settings.

Updated October 24, 2026.

Name	Plaud AI
Overview	Plaud AI specializes in AI-powered voice recording solutions. Its products include Plaud Note and NotePin, which record spoken content for subsequent transcription and summarization. The Plaud Note is a compact, credit card-sized recorder that magnetically attaches to smartphones, ideal for recording calls and meetings. The NotePin is a wearable device that can be worn as a necklace, wristband, or clipped to clothing, offering hands-free recording. Plaud lists transcription support for 112+ languages. Transcription takes place after recording, not live during the conversation; available AI models and features depend on the software version and plan. Review transcripts and summaries rather than treating them as error-free records.
Key Features & Benefits	Dual-Mode Recording: Plaud Note has meeting and phone-call recording modes. NotePin is designed for in-person recording and does not have Note’s dedicated phone-call recording sensor. AI-Powered Transcription: Supports post-recording transcription in 112+ languages, according to Plaud; results depend on the recording and require review. Summarization & Action Items: Generates concise summaries and identifies key points. Portable Design: Lightweight and compact for easy portability. Long Battery Life: Plaud advertises up to 30 hours of continuous recording for Note and up to 20 hours for NotePin. Privacy & Security: Plaud describes encrypted data handling and optional cloud sync. Turning cloud sync off does not make AI transcription local: audio or text is still sent to cloud AI services for processing. Review the current privacy settings before uploading sensitive recordings.
Use Cases & Applications	Business Meetings: Transcribe and summarize recorded discussions after the meeting. Lectures & Interviews: Capture and organize spoken content for later review. Phone Calls: Use Plaud Note to record calls for later transcription, with the required participant consent. Personal Notes: Voice memos transcribed into text for easy reference.
Who Uses?	Professionals: Executives, consultants, and salespeople. Educators & Students: For recording lectures and study sessions. Journalists & Researchers: To capture interviews and field notes. Medical Professionals: Documenting patient consultations only under appropriate consent, organizational safeguards and applicable agreements. Plaud does not automatically remove patient-identifiable information before AI processing.
Pricing	Plaud Note: $159 USD. Plaud NotePin: $159 USD. AI Pro Plan: $99.99 USD/year or $17.99 USD/month for 1,200 transcription minutes/month. Unlimited Plan: $239.99 USD/year or $29.99 USD/month; the membership FAQ specifies a maximum of 24 transcription hours per day. These are the US storefront prices checked on October 24, 2026. Hardware and paid AI memberships are separate purchases. The included Starter plan provides 300 transcription minutes/month; unused monthly minutes do not roll over. Check the relevant storefront and checkout for current regional pricing, taxes and shipping.
Tags	AI Voice Recorder, Transcription, Summarization, Productivity, Wearable Tech, Multilingual Support, Note-Taking
App Available?	Yes, available on iOS and Android platforms, with Plaud Web and Plaud Desktop also available. Check the requirements for the device and workflow you plan to use.

Practical recording workflow

Obtain permission to record, choose the device’s appropriate recording mode, then transfer the finished recording for transcription. Check names, numbers and action items against the audio before sharing a summary. For patient information, confirm your organization’s requirements and any needed agreement with Plaud before processing; the product is not an automatic de-identification service.