Plaud AI recording devices

AI recording devices for conversations

Compare Plaud AI recorders for phone calls, room conversations, and hands-free recording. Choose by recording mode, battery life, and price. Plaud Intelligence turns your recordings into transcripts and summaries.

Plaud Note Pro from $189.00 USD ★★★★★ 4.9/5 App Store 3M+ professionals
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Compare Plaud AI recording devices by recording situation

Plaud Note Pro costs $189 and Plaud NotePin S costs $179. Both include 300 transcription minutes per month. Plaud One Limited Explorer Edition is listed at $249.99 for pre-order. Compare recording time and included allowances before deciding.

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Plaud Note Pro

Credit-card-sized AI recording device for in-person meetings and handheld phone calls.

  • Credit card-sized device · dual-mode recording
  • 4 MEMS wide-range mics (~5 m)
  • Up to 50 hours recording · 64GB storage
  • Transcription in 112 languages
  • AI summaries and searchable notes
$189.00 USD★ 4.90 · 165
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Plaud NotePin S

Wearable AI device for hands-free conversations, client visits and work on the move.

  • Magnetic pin, clip, lanyard, and wristband
  • 2 MEMS mic array (~3 m)
  • Physical button · Press to Highlight
  • Transcription in 112 languages
  • Clip, lanyard, wristband, and magnetic pin included
$179.00 USD★ 4.90 · 141
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Plaud One

Wearable AI earbud and case recording for calls and in-person conversations. Explorer Edition pre-order.

  • Earbud-style device · voice-first agent
  • Delegate tasks and capture by voice
  • 3 MEMS + 1 VPU mics · in-person & calls
  • Transcription in 112 languages
  • Supports voice-controlled tasks from captured speech
$249.99 USDNew arrival
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Find your fit

Which Plaud AI recorder fits the way you record?

Need phone-call recording? Start with Plaud Note Pro. Prefer to wear your recorder during face-to-face conversations? Choose Plaud NotePin S. Plaud One adds earbud and case recording, with an Explorer Edition available for pre-order.

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Plaud Note Pro

Choose Plaud Note Pro if you need one recorder for room conversations and handheld phone calls. Place it on the table or attach it to your phone.

Credit card-sizedPhone calls ✓16.4 ft rangeUp to 50 hrs recording
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Plaud NotePin S

Choose Plaud NotePin S if most of your recordings are in-person conversations and you want to keep your hands free. Wear it with a magnetic pin, clip, lanyard, or wristband. It does not record phone calls.

Four wearing stylesHands-free captureIn-person conversationsUp to 20 hrs recording
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Plaud One

Explore Plaud One if you want earbuds for calls and a separate case for in-person recording. The case has built-in cellular connectivity. The Limited Explorer Edition is offered for pre-order, so check availability before choosing it.

AI earbudsJust speak3 MEMS + 1 VPUIn-person & calls
Decision support

Compare Plaud AI recording devices

FeaturePlaud Note ProPlaud NotePin SPlaud One
Best for In-person meetings and phone calls Hands-free, in-person conversations Spoken ideas and voice-controlled tasks
Form factor Credit-card-sized AI recorder Wearable AI recorder Earbud-style AI recording device
Recording time / storage Up to 30 hrs Enhance mode / 50 hrs Endurance mode · 64GB Up to 20 hrs · 64GB Up to 6 hrs earbuds / 25 hrs case
MCP Yes Yes Yes
Phone-call recording Yes No Yes
How recording starts Press the device button Press the device button Speak or press
Current price (USD)$189.00 USD$179.00 USD$249.99 USD
Loved & trusted

Trusted by over 3 million professionals worldwide

Professionals use Plaud to capture conversations while keeping their attention on the person speaking.

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App Store
4.9★★★★★
20K+ ratings
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“I'm able to be much more present. I don't even need to memorize the patients' medication list — I can just be there with the patient.”
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Dr. Henry Wang
Emergency Medicine Physician
★★★★★
“I cannot take notes and listen at the same time. Plaud lets me stay present while still capturing everything.”
KD
Kellie DeFries
Founder, Crystal Ninja
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“This is my administrative assistant. It takes my notes and gives me my to-do list, tasks, and management.”
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David Williams
Zoning Consultant & Financial Advisor
★★★★★
“When I'm with clients I need to be fully focused on them. Plaud lets me stay present and sort things out afterward.”
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Juliana
Real Estate Advisor, Beacon Stone Realty
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“Before Plaud I'd leave meetings with a lot in my head but no clean way to walk back through my own reasoning.”
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Michael
Product Manager, Banking & Fintech
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“We used to trust we'd remember. In reality, good moments just slipped away — and for interviews, that's a big deal.”
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Daniel
Editorial Director, LIVID Magazine
Security & privacy

Your data privacy & security is our top priority

Plaud is built on global security standards with encryption, strict access controls, and global compliance certifications to keep your data secure and private.

Regional data centers

Data is stored and processed in local, or the most appropriate, regional data center. Plaud currently has data centers in the US, Europe (Frankfurt), Singapore, and Japan.

Encryption

All data is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS 1.2+ in transit and AES-256 at rest.

Enterprise-grade LLMs

All LLMs used in Plaud have zero training and zero data retention policies, enforced contractually via DPAs.

No training by default

Plaud will not train on your data by default — explicit opt-in is required.

Every order includes
  • Fast shippingShips out within 1–2 business days
  • Free 30-day returnNo reason needed. Free return shipping & full refund.
  • One-year warrantyWarranty period subject to local laws
  • Lifetime customer supportQuick support within 24 hours on working days
Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Can I record without a phone or internet connection?

Yes. Plaud Note Pro and Plaud NotePin S can record audio on the device without a phone or internet connection. You need to connect afterward to process the recording with Plaud Intelligence and review the transcript and summary.

Which Plaud AI recorder can record phone calls?

Plaud Note Pro records handheld phone calls as well as in-person conversations. Plaud NotePin S records in-person conversations only. Plaud One supports call recording through its earbuds. Check the product setup instructions for your phone and recording method.

How long can each Plaud device record?

Plaud Note Pro records for up to 30 hours in Enhance mode or 50 hours in Endurance mode. Plaud NotePin S supports up to 20 hours. Plaud One supports up to 6 hours of earbud recording or 25 hours of case recording. Actual battery life varies with use.

Do I need a subscription to use a Plaud AI recorder?

Plaud Note Pro and Plaud NotePin S include Plaud Starter Plan at no extra charge, with 300 transcription minutes per month. Plaud Pro Plan provides 1,200 minutes per month for $17.99 billed monthly or $99.99 billed annually. The device is purchased separately. Plaud One Limited Explorer Edition has separate credit terms. US plan prices checked October 23, 2026.

Can I use Claude or ChatGPT to work with my Plaud recordings?

Plaud MCP allows AI assistants such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Cursor to directly view and use your Plaud recordings. You can simply ask a prompt like "summarize Tuesday's standup" and get an immediate answer without any copying and pasting.

How AI recorder works

How a Plaud AI recorder works

Press record on the device, review the transcript and summary in the Plaud Mobile App, then search, share, or export the notes.
Captured — record any conversation
01 · Capture

Capture what matters

Purpose-built devices capture conversations while worn, placed on a table, or held in hand.

  • Captures the whole room, hands-free or in hand
  • Phone-call recording on Plaud Note Pro and Plaud One
  • Dedicated microphones and a separate device battery
Understood — transcript & AI summary
02 · Extract

Turn audio into readable notes

Plaud Intelligence turns your recordings into transcripts, summaries and searchable notes.

  • Transcription in 112 languages
  • Speaker labels show who said what
  • Summary templates for different types of conversations
Done — review, share and export notes
03 · Use

Put every insight to work

Review the result, share it with someone else, or export it to the tools your team uses.

  • Search transcripts, summaries and speaker labels
  • Share or export the notes you choose
  • Keep the source audio available for reference
Featured capability
Plaud MCPPopular

Bring your Plaud meeting context into Claude and ChatGPT

Plaud MCP allows supported AI assistants to securely access your Plaud recordings, transcripts, summaries, and action items without copying and pasting.

Ready when you are

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