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Plaud alternatives

As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Plaud alternative is Otter.ai (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.

Plaud compared with 5 alternatives: Bee, Otter.ai, TwinMind, Notta and Jamie.

Plaud has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8.33 per month on Pro, billed annually ($17.99 billed monthly). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
PlaudThis toolFree plan · from $8.33/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
BeeFree plan · from $11.99/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Otter.aiFree plan · from $8.33/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
TwinMindFree plan · from $11.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
NottaFree plan · from $8.17/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
JamieFree plan · from €21/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Plaud starts at $8.33 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Notta.

Otter.ai, TwinMind and Jamie score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0$5$10$20$50$100More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessPlaudBeeOtter.aiTwinMindNottaJamie

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
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The full chart of AI meeting note takers, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Plaud

  1. Bee

    Wearable AI recorder that summarizes conversations and suggests to-dos

    • Bee starts at $11.99 per month, billed monthly ($99.99 billed yearly).
    • Bee lists no web app, which Plaud has.
    • Bee also covers chat assistant and tasks.
    • Bee does not cover templates, which Plaud does.

    Suits: People who want an always-on wearable memory for daily conversations

    Bee vs PlaudBee pricing and details

  2. 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 a browser extension.
    • Otter.ai also covers chat assistant.
    • Otter.ai does not cover templates, which Plaud does.

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

    Otter.ai vs PlaudOtter.ai pricing and details

  3. TwinMind

    All-day transcription and memory app for meetings and conversations

    • TwinMind starts at $11.99 per month, billed annually ($14.99 billed monthly).
    • TwinMind also lists a browser extension.
    • TwinMind also covers chat assistant.
    • TwinMind does not cover templates, which Plaud does.

    Suits: People who want one running record of meetings, calls and in-person conversations

    TwinMind vs PlaudTwinMind pricing and details

  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 a browser extension.
    • Notta also covers chat assistant and screen recording.
    • Notta does not cover templates, which Plaud does.

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

    Notta vs PlaudNotta pricing and details

  5. Jamie

    Bot-free AI note taker with EU data hosting

    • Jamie starts at €21 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Jamie lists no web app, which Plaud has.
    • Jamie also covers chat assistant.

    Suits: People who want meeting notes without a bot joining the call

    Jamie vs PlaudJamie pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Plaud

  • The devices are separate purchases; the Note Pro page lists $189, and the plans are for transcription minutes.
  • Pro is capped at 1,200 minutes a month; Unlimited runs up to 24 hours a day.
  • A Team launch offer of $20 per user a month for the first year, then $25, ends November 30, 2026.
  • Many integrations are labeled preview, and Plaud One is shown as pre-order.
Plaud pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Plaud?

The alternatives to Plaud in this directory are Bee, Otter.ai, TwinMind, Notta and Jamie. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Plaud.

Is there a free alternative to Plaud?

Yes. Bee, Otter.ai, TwinMind, Notta and Jamie have a free plan alongside paid ones.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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