What is Plaud?
Plaud is an AI voice recorder brand whose devices record calls and meetings, then transcribe and summarize them for busy professionals. Plaud Inc. sells a family of hardware recorders, including the card-shaped Plaud Note and Note Pro and the wearable NotePin and NotePin S, all paired with the Plaud app. The company says more than 2.5 million professionals use Plaud, and its app holds a 4.9 rating on the App Store.
What sets Plaud apart from app-only note takers is the dedicated hardware: you press a button and it records in-person conversations, phone calls and meetings without opening a laptop or joining a bot to a call. Recordings sync to the app, where AI produces transcripts, structured summaries from templates, mind maps and action items. Common uses include client meetings, interviews, lectures, medical and legal consultations, and sales calls.
Main Features
- Records in-person conversations and phone calls on a pocket-sized or wearable device.
- Transcribes recordings with speaker labels in the Plaud app.
- Generates summaries from templates built for meetings, interviews, lectures and calls.
- Turns recordings into mind maps, to-do lists and key points.
- Lets you ask questions across your notes with the Plaud Agent.
- Connects to other apps through connectors and skills for follow-up work.
- Exports transcripts and summaries for sharing with colleagues.
How to Get Started with Plaud
- Buy a Plaud device such as the Note Pro or NotePin S from plaud.ai.
- Install the Plaud app on your phone and pair the device over Bluetooth.
- Press the record button at the start of a meeting or call.
- Sync the recording to the app and pick a summary template to generate notes.
Plaud Pricing
Plaud devices are a one-time purchase, with the Note Pro listed at $189 and the NotePin S at $179 on the official store. Every device includes the free Starter AI plan with 300 transcription minutes per month. The Pro plan costs $99.99 per year for 1,200 minutes per month, and the Unlimited plan costs $239.99 per year.
Who Should Use It?
- Sales reps and consultants who take many client calls.
- Journalists and researchers who record interviews.
- Doctors, lawyers and other professionals who need accurate notes of consultations.
- Students who want lecture recordings with summaries.
- Managers who sit in back-to-back in-person meetings.
Plaud Alternatives
- Omi: cheaper open-source wearable with a free app
- Fathom: free software note taker for video calls, no device needed
- Voicenotes: app-only voice notes without buying hardware
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Plaud free?
No. You need to buy a Plaud device, though each device includes a free Starter plan with 300 transcription minutes per month. Heavier users can upgrade to Pro at $99.99 per year or Unlimited at $239.99 per year.
What is Plaud used for?
Plaud is used to record meetings, calls and conversations and turn them into transcripts and AI summaries. It is popular with professionals who meet clients in person, where online meeting bots cannot help.
Plaud vs Omi: which is better?
Plaud is better if you want polished hardware with strong summary templates. Omi is cheaper and open source, and its app works free without a device.
Does Plaud record phone calls?
Yes. Plaud Note and Note Pro can capture phone calls in addition to in-person audio. Check local laws on call recording consent before you use it.