Spec	Plaud Note8.8$159Check price	Plaud Note Pro8.7$189Check price
Our score
Editorial score	8.8/10 (Best in this row)	8.7/10
Rank in its category	#2 of 5, voice recorders	#4 of 5, voice recorders
Price and running costs
Price	$159 (Best in this row)	$189
Free transcription	300 min / month	300 min / month
Paid plan	Pro $99.99/yr (1,200 min/mo); Unlimited $239.99/yr	Pro $99.99/yr (1,200 min/mo); Unlimited $239.99/yr
Cost over 2 years	$358.98 (Best in this row)$159 + 2 × $99.99/yr paid plan (the free plan costs $0)	$388.98$189 + 2 × $99.99/yr paid plan (the free plan costs $0)
Languages
Transcription languages	112	112
Battery
Recording per charge	30 h	30 h
Design and storage
Weight	30 g	30 g
Storage	Not stated	Not stated
Form factor	credit-card with magnetic phone case	credit-card (magnetic, phone-mountable)
Microphones	2 MEMS + 1 vibration conduction sensor, 9.8 ft pickup	4 AI-beamforming MEMS, 16.4 ft pickup

Highlighted: best value on a criterion we score.

Cost over 2 years = price + 24 months of the cheapest required plan, when the maker publishes both. Optional plans are left out. We never estimate a missing figure.

Questions

Which is better, the Plaud Note or the Plaud Note Pro?

On our formula, the Plaud Note scores higher (8.8/10 against 8.7/10). It wins 1 of the 5 criteria we compare; the best choice depends on which criteria matter to you.

Which one is cheaper?

The Plaud Note, at $159 against $189 on the official stores on Oct 29, 2026.

Did you test both?

No. This comparison uses the makers' published specs and prices only, with the scoring formula from our methodology page.

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