PLAUD
AI voice recorder and companion app that turns calls and in-person talks into transcripts and summaries.
Our editorial assessment, based on the public sources listed below. Last reviewed .
- Task rank
- #18
- Tier
- A
- Score
- 74.8
Strengths
- Dedicated hardware captures in-person conversations
- Free tier with 300 transcription minutes per month
- Structured summaries and action items in the app
Considerations
- Requires buying a device (from $159)
- Heavy use needs a paid subscription
Price
Device from $159; free 300 min/mo, subscriptions ~$100–240/yr
Shown for reference — price is not part of the score.
Score breakdown
- Performance
- 74.0
- 55% of score
- Reputation
- 74.0
- 35% of score
- Recency
- 82.0
- 10% of score
The overall score combines these sub-scores using the weights shown. How we score →
Verification status
Each field carries its own re-verification date. Amber means older than 90 days — treat those figures as stale until re-checked.
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Checked against the sources listed below.
Sources
- Vibe: How to choose an AI note taker (2026) (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
- Plaud: 6 best AI note takers for sales calls in 2026 (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
- Vibe — 10 Best AI Note Takers 2026 (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
- 8 Best AI Note-Taking Apps 2026 — FluidVox (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
- 9 Best AI Note-Taking Apps 2026 — Lindy (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
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