Plaud AI note-taking devices

Capture every meeting, call, and idea with Plaud AI note takers

Stay in the conversation instead of typing notes. Press one button and Plaud records in person or on calls, no meeting bot required. Plaud Intelligence then turns it into a transcript, summary, and searchable notes in Plaud Mobile App.

Plaud Note Pro from $189.00 USD ★★★★★ 4.9/5 App Store 3M+ professionals
Plaud AI note taker

What is a physical AI note taker?

A Plaud physical AI note taker is a dedicated note-taking device for recording conversations without opening a meeting app. It captures the audio in the room or from a supported phone call, then Plaud Intelligence turns it into a transcript, summary and searchable notes.

01

Capture

Press one button to record meetings, calls, lectures or spoken ideas.

02

Transcribe

Speaker-labeled transcripts in 112 languages.

03

Summarize

Key points and context organized so you can review them later.

04

Review

Return to searchable transcripts, summaries, and speaker-labeled notes whenever you need them.

05

Share

Send the transcript or summary to whoever needs it.

Hardware vs Software

How a Plaud AI note taker differs from a software AI note taker and a native platform assistant

QuestionPlaud AI note takerSoftware AI note takerNative platform assistantTraditional voice recorder
What does it depend on? A dedicated device A phone, computer or browser A supported meeting platform and account A dedicated recorder
How does recording start? Press the device button Open an app or meeting integration Enable it inside the meeting platform Press the device button
Can it record without internet? Yes. Connect later for AI notes App-dependent; cloud features need internet No Yes
Ready without a phone or computer? Yes No No Yes
What do you review? Audio, transcript and summary Transcript, summary and action items Platform transcript, recap and action items Usually audio only
Can it connect to Claude or ChatGPT? Yes, through Plaud MCP Sometimes, if MCP or integrations are supported Usually limited to its own platform No direct connection
How it works

How a Plaud AI note-taking device 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.

Find your fit

Choose Plaud AI note-taking devices

Choose the situation first. The recommendation then shows which Plaud device fits the room, call or moment you need to capture.

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Plaud Note Pro

Plaud Note Pro is a physical AI note taker for in-person meetings and phone calls. Its credit-card-sized body, four MEMS microphones, and pickup range of up to 16.4 feet suit larger rooms and high-stakes conversations.

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

Plaud NotePin S is a wearable AI note taker for hands-free, in-person conversations. Wear it with the magnetic pin, clip, lanyard, or wristband during consultations, client visits, interviews, and field work.

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

Plaud One is an earbud-style AI note taker for capturing spoken ideas and starting voice-controlled tasks when opening a meeting app would slow you down.

AI earbudsJust speak3 MEMS + 1 VPUIn-person & calls
Compare Plaud AI note takers

Compare Plaud AI note-taking devices by recording situation

Every Plaud device includes the Plaud Starter Plan with 300 transcription minutes per month and transcription in 112 languages.

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Plaud Note Pro

Physical AI note taker with a credit card-sized design for in-person meetings and 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
Buy Plaud Note Pro

Plaud NotePin S

Wearable physical AI note taker 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
Buy Plaud NotePin S

Plaud One

Earbud-style AI note taker for spoken ideas and voice-controlled tasks.

  • 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
Buy Plaud One
Decision support

Compare each device by the situation it records

FeaturePlaud Note ProPlaud NotePin SPlaud One
Best for In-person meetings and phone calls Client visits, interviews and hands-free conversations on the move Spoken ideas and voice-controlled tasks
Form factor Physical AI note taker, credit card-sized Wearable physical AI note taker Earbud-style AI note taker
Microphones 4 MEMS 2 MEMS 3 MEMS + 1 VPU
Recording range 16.4 ft 9.84 ft ~6.6 ft
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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Trustpilot
4.7★★★★★
TrustScore · 2,000+ reviews
G2
4.6/5
Verified user reviews
App Store
4.9★★★★★
20K+ ratings
★★★★★
“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.”
HW
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
★★★★★
“This is my administrative assistant. It takes my notes and gives me my to-do list, tasks, and management.”
DW
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.”
JG
Juliana
Real Estate Advisor, Beacon Stone Realty
★★★★★
“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
★★★★★
“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 an in-person meeting without a bot joining?

Yes. A physical AI note taker records the conversation from a device in the room, so no meeting bot needs to join. Press the recording button, let the device capture the audio, then review the transcript and summary in Plaud Mobile App.

Which AI note taker can record phone calls?

Plaud Note Pro records phone calls and in-person conversations. Plaud NotePin S focuses on in-person recording and does not record phone calls. Availability and setup can vary by phone and region.

Can I use an AI note taker for lectures?

Yes. Start the recording from the device and keep listening instead of typing every point. After the lecture, Plaud Mobile App creates a transcript and summary that you can search while reviewing the material.

What is the best way to capture ideas without opening a meeting app?

Use a physical AI note taker that starts from its own recording control. Plaud NotePin S works for wearable, hands-free capture, while Plaud One is built for spoken ideas and voice-controlled tasks.

How many free transcription minutes does Plaud include?

As checked on October 14, 2026, binding a Plaud device activates Plaud Starter Plan with 300 free transcription minutes per month. Plaud Pro Plan includes 1,200 minutes per month, while Plaud Unlimited Plan removes the monthly cap subject to the plan terms.

Ready when you are

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