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TicNote alternatives

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

TicNote compared with 5 alternatives: Plaud, Pocket, Omi, HiNotes and Otter.ai.

TicNote has a free plan. Paid plans start at $16.58 per month, billed annually ($199). All 5 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
TicNoteThis toolFree plan · from $16.58/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
PlaudFree plan · from $8.33/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
PocketFree plan · from $19.99/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
OmiFree plan · from $29.99/moYesWeb, macOS, iOS, Android
HiNotesFree plan · from $12.99YesWeb
Otter.aiFree plan · from $8.33/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension

Price against what you get

TicNote starts at $16.58 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 4 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Plaud and Otter.ai.

Pocket scores 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 lessTicNotePlaudPocketOmiOtter.ai

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 TicNote

  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 and Windows apps.
    • Plaud lists no browser extension, which TicNote has.
    • Plaud also covers templates.
    • Plaud does not cover chat assistant, which TicNote does.

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

    Plaud vs TicNotePlaud pricing and details

  2. Pocket

    Clip-on voice recorder that turns conversations into summaries

    • Pocket starts at $19.99 per month, billed yearly ($239.88).
    • Pocket lists no browser extension, which TicNote has.

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

    Pocket vs TicNotePocket pricing and details

  3. Omi

    Wearable recorder and app that summarizes conversations

    • Omi starts at $29.99 per month; $269.91 per year.
    • Omi also lists a macOS app.
    • Omi lists no browser extension, which TicNote has.
    • Omi is open source, according to its own site.
    • Omi also covers tasks.

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

    Omi vs TicNoteOmi pricing and details

  4. HiNotes

    Note service for recordings made on HiDock recorders

    • HiNotes starts at $12.99 for 1,200 Pro minutes, quota never expires.
    • HiNotes lists no iOS and Android apps and browser extension, which TicNote has.
    • HiNotes also covers templates.
    • HiNotes does not cover chat assistant, which TicNote does.

    Suits: Owners of a HiDock recorder who want transcripts of calls and meetings

    HiNotes vs TicNoteHiNotes pricing and details

  5. 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 and Windows apps.

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

    Otter.ai vs TicNoteOtter.ai pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in TicNote

  • Monthly-billing prices could not be read; the page shows annual billing by default, advertised as 17 to 24% off.
  • The free plan stops at 30-minute web recordings and 300 minutes a month.
  • The extra 600 monthly minutes are only for people who own a TicNote device.
  • Some listed free features are labeled as free for a limited time and may become paid.
TicNote pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to TicNote?

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

Is there a free alternative to TicNote?

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

Which TicNote alternatives work on Windows?

The TicNote listing does not include a Windows app. Plaud and Otter.ai list one.

Which TicNote alternatives work on macOS?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to TicNote?

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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