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HiNotes alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded HiNotes alternative is Otter.ai (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.

HiNotes compared with 6 alternatives: Plaud, Pocket, Otter.ai, Notta, Omi and 1 more.

HiNotes has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12.99 for 1,200 Pro minutes, quota never expires. All 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
HiNotesThis toolFree plan · from $12.99YesWeb
PlaudFree plan · from $8.33/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
PocketFree plan · from $19.99/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
Otter.aiFree plan · from $8.33/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
NottaFree plan · from $8.17/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
OmiFree plan · from $29.99/moYesWeb, macOS, iOS, Android
TicNoteFree plan · from $16.58/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension

How each one differs from HiNotes

  1. Plaud

    AI voice recorder devices with an app for transcripts and summaries

    • Plaud starts at $8.33 per month on Pro, billed annually ($17.99 billed monthly).
    • Plaud also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.

    Suits: People who want a pocket recorder for in-person meetings and calls

  2. Pocket

    Clip-on voice recorder that turns conversations into summaries

    • Pocket starts at $19.99 per month, billed yearly ($239.88).
    • Pocket also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Pocket also covers chat assistant.
    • Pocket does not cover templates, which HiNotes does.

    Suits: In-person meetings and calls where no bot can join

  3. Otter.ai

    Live meeting transcription with summaries and AI chat

    • Otter.ai starts at $8.33 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Otter.ai also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
    • Otter.ai also covers chat assistant.
    • Otter.ai does not cover templates, which HiNotes does.

    Suits: Reading a live transcript while a meeting or lecture is still going

  4. Notta

    AI notetaker and transcription for meetings, files and recordings

    • Notta starts at $8.17 per month, billed annually ($97.99 per year).
    • Notta also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
    • Notta also covers chat assistant and screen recording.
    • Notta does not cover templates, which HiNotes does.

    Suits: People who transcribe uploaded files and YouTube links as well as live meetings

  5. Omi

    Wearable recorder and app that summarizes conversations

    • Omi starts at $29.99 per month; $269.91 per year.
    • Omi also lists iOS, Android and macOS apps.
    • Omi is open source, according to its own site.
    • Omi also covers chat assistant and tasks.
    • Omi does not cover templates, which HiNotes does.

    Suits: People who want an always-available recorder instead of a meeting bot

  6. TicNote

    AI voice recorders and a cloud app for transcripts and notes

    • TicNote starts at $16.58 per month, billed annually ($199).
    • TicNote also lists iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
    • TicNote also covers chat assistant.
    • TicNote does not cover templates, which HiNotes does.

    Suits: People who want a dedicated recorder plus a cloud note library

Limits worth knowing in HiNotes

  • The free tier is a perk of owning a HiDock device, which is bought separately.
  • Speaker identification and translation use Pro quota, or need an Unlimited plan.
  • It is a cloud service; recordings are processed in the cloud rather than on the device.
  • Pro and Unlimited prices are managed inside the HiNotes account after sign-in.
HiNotes pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to HiNotes?

The alternatives to HiNotes in this directory are Plaud, Pocket, Otter.ai, Notta, Omi and TicNote. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with HiNotes.

Is there a free alternative to HiNotes?

Yes. Plaud, Pocket, Otter.ai, Notta, Omi and TicNote have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which HiNotes alternatives work on Windows?

The HiNotes listing does not include a Windows app. Plaud, Otter.ai and Notta list one.

Which HiNotes alternatives work on macOS?

The HiNotes listing does not include a macOS app. Plaud, Otter.ai, Notta and Omi list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to HiNotes?

Omi is described as open source on its own site.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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