HiNotes vs TicNote (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, HiNotes and TicNote share a 2.2 GPA, both have a free plan and their prices can't be set side by side, so the choice depends on which platforms you need.
Checked Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
They get the same grade on all five counts.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
HiNotes
Note service for recordings made on HiDock recorders
TicNote
AI voice recorders and a cloud app for transcripts and notes
Which one is for you
Pick HiNotes if
- Fits if you already own a HiDock and want its recordings turned into notes
- Works for people who prefer paying for minutes that never expire to a monthly plan
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you do not own a HiDock device, since the free tier comes with it
- Tight if you stay free: 300 Pro minutes a month and speaker identification use paid quota
- Watch out: it is a cloud service, and recordings are processed in the cloud rather than on the device
- Watch out: Pro and Unlimited prices are managed inside the account after sign-in
- Pricey if you want unlimited, at $24.99 a month or $599 for life
Pick TicNote if
- Fits if you want web and phone apps for transcripts and can live with 30-minute web recordings
- Works for owners of a TicNote recorder, who get 600 extra monthly minutes
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you stay free: 30-minute web recordings and 300 minutes a month
- Watch out: some listed free features are labelled free for a limited time and may become paid
- Pricey if you pay monthly, as monthly prices could not be read and the page shows annual billing as 17 to 24% off
- Skip it if you need integrations, as none are listed
How we grade them
| 2.2GPAHiNotesFair | 2.2GPATicNoteFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CPro is $12.99 for 1,200 minutes that never expire, and Unlimited is $24.99 a month or $199 a year, about $16.58 a month. That is the middle to the dearer side. | CProfessional is $16.58 a month on yearly billing ($199 a year), between the middle of $12 and the $18 that starts the dearer quarter. |
| Free plan and trial | CUnlimited core transcription and summaries, 8+ templates, TXT export and 300 Pro trial minutes a month, but only if you own a HiDock device. | C300 transcription minutes a month, web recordings up to 30 minutes and 30 document summaries. The extra 600 minutes are for owners of a TicNote device. |
| Features | CTranscription in 75 languages, speaker identification, templates, sharing and calendar sync. Speaker identification and translation use paid quota. | CTranscripts, summaries, reports, podcasts, agent credits, an extension and an API skill. Some free features are marked as limited-time and may turn paid. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. It works with a separate recorder and linked accounts. | CNo store rating on record. There are accounts, plans and a recorder range to work through. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb only, with Notion, Google Docs, OneNote, Google Calendar and Outlook. | BWeb, iPhone, Android and a browser extension. No desktop app and no integrations are listed. |
| Best for | notes from HiDock recorder files | AI voice recorders with a cloud notes app |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: HiNotes and TicNote. How we grade
Where they differ
- HiNotes also covers templates.
- TicNote also covers chat assistant.
At a glance
| HiNotes | TicNote | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $12.99 for 1,200 Pro minutes, quota never expires | $16.58 per month, billed annually ($199) |
| Free plan | Included with a HiDock device: unlimited core transcription and summaries, 8+ templates, TXT export and 300 Pro trial minutes a month. | 300 transcription minutes a month, web recordings up to 30 minutes, 30 document summary requests and basic templates. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Browser extension | ||
| Made by | HiDock | TicNote |
| Price read from | hinotes.hidock.com | ticnote.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
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.
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.
Key features
HiNotes
- Transcription in 75 languages
- Core transcription is unlimited for HiDock Member users and supports custom vocabulary and VoiceMark highlights.
- Speaker identification
- Separates up to 10 voices with color-coded labels you can rename. It uses Pro quota or an Unlimited plan.
- Summary templates
- 8+ core templates are included; Pro and Unlimited add 39+ templates and custom ones, plus summary translation.
- Export and sharing
- Free members export TXT; paid plans add Word, PDF, CSV, SRT and Markdown, and send notes to Notion, Google Docs and OneNote.
- Calendar and recorder sync
- Google Calendar and Outlook connect on every plan, with fast transfer and auto record for HiDock devices.
- Stated data handling
- The site says recordings use AES-256 encryption at rest, TLS in transit, and are not used to train AI models.
TicNote
- Recorder range
- Devices include a recorder at $159.99, a Lite model at $129.99, a $249 watch and Pods at $249.99 (Wi-Fi) and $299.99 (4G).
- Transcripts and summaries
- Recordings become transcripts and summaries, with live transcription, translation and mind maps; advanced templates need Professional.
- Reports and podcasts
- Deep research reports and podcast generation are listed as free for a limited time on the lower plans.
- Shadow agent credits
- Monthly Shadow Credits power the Shadow Agent and Private Agent: 1,500 on Plus, 3,000 on Professional, 8,000 on Business.
- Apps and extension
- Works through a web app, iOS and Android apps, and a browser extension.
- API skill
- TicNote API Skill access is included from the Professional plan.
Plans
HiNotes
Member (Free)$0
Comes with a HiDock device; unlimited core transcription and summaries, VoiceMark and custom vocabulary.
Pro$12.99
for 1,200 minutes of quota, never expires ($99.99 for 12,000)
Pay as you use: speaker identification, 39+ templates, Notion, Google Docs and OneNote, more export formats.
Unlimited, 1 month$24.99
per month
All Pro features with no quota limit, priority support and Zoom support sessions.
Unlimited, 1 year$199
per year
Same as Unlimited monthly, billed yearly.
Unlimited, 3 years$399
for 3 years
Same as Unlimited, paid for a 3-year term; the page does not say whether it renews.
Unlimited, lifetime$599
one-time
Same as Unlimited, paid once.
TicNote
Free$0
300 transcription minutes a month, 30-minute web recordings and unlimited recording summaries with basic templates.
Plus$0
For owners of a TicNote device: 600 minutes a month and 1,500 Shadow Credits a month.
Professional$16.58
per month, billed annually ($199)
1,500 minutes a month, 3-hour web recordings, 3,000 Shadow Credits and advanced templates.
Business$33.25
per month, billed annually ($399)
6,000 minutes a month, 8-hour web recordings, 8,000 Shadow Credits and 1,000 document summaries.
EnterpriseCustom
Customized usage, an AI meeting agent, single sign-on and round-the-clock support.
Ways to pay less
HiNotes
- Other savings
10% off a HiDock device
HiNotes lists 10% off a HiDock recorder as a perk, applied automatically at checkout.
TicNote
- Annual discount
17 to 24% off with annual billing
TicNote's pricing page marks annual billing as 17 to 24% off compared with monthly.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, HiNotes or TicNote?
As of Nov 13, 2026, HiNotes starts at $12.99 for 1,200 Pro minutes, quota never expires, and TicNote starts at $16.58 per month, billed annually ($199).
Which has a free plan, HiNotes or TicNote?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both HiNotes and TicNote have a free plan.
Which platforms do HiNotes and TicNote run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only TicNote lists iOS and Android apps and a browser extension. Both list a web app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.