The HiNotes Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about HiNotes in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
HiNotes
The Insider’s Guide
Note service for recordings made on HiDock recorders
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among AI meeting note takers, read from HiNotes’s own pages.
Made by HiDock · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from HiNotes’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on HiNotes’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.2
GPA, above 20 of the 89 other AI meeting note takers we grade
HiNotes is the cloud service that goes with HiDock recorders. Recordings from a HiDock device are transcribed, labeled by speaker, summarized with templates and exported to tools such as Notion and Google Docs. Core transcription and summaries come with a HiDock device; speaker identification and extra templates need a paid plan.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about HiNotes, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Speaker identification and translation spend Pro minutes, and there is no app listed beyond the web.
- 1
Best for notes from HiDock recorder files
HiNotes is the note service for recordings made on HiDock recorders, and its free tier is a perk of owning one.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at $12.99 for 1,200 Pro minutes, quota never expires.
- 3
There is a free plan
Included with a HiDock device: unlimited core transcription and summaries, 8+ templates, TXT export and 300 Pro trial minutes a month.
- 4
It runs on Web
Web.
- 5
Transcription in 75 languages
Core transcription is unlimited for HiDock Member users and supports custom vocabulary and VoiceMark highlights.
- 6
Speaker identification
Separates up to 10 voices with color-coded labels you can rename. It uses Pro quota or an Unlimited plan.
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Summary templates
8+ core templates are included; Pro and Unlimited add 39+ templates and custom ones, plus summary translation.
- 8
A 2.2 GPA, above 20 of 89
That is against the other AI meeting note takers we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace HiNotes you would be making a bot that joins your calls and turns the talk into notes. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
HiNotes at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $12.99 for 1,200 Pro minutes, quota never expires
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- HiDock
- Category
- AI Meeting Notes
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for notes from HiDock recorder files
HiNotes is the note service for recordings made on HiDock recorders, and its free tier is a perk of owning one. Speaker identification and translation spend Pro minutes, and there is no app listed beyond the web. Prices are shown inside the account after sign-in.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | Pro 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. |
| Free plan and trial | C | Unlimited core transcription and summaries, 8+ templates, TXT export and 300 Pro trial minutes a month, but only if you own a HiDock device. |
| Features | C | Transcription in 75 languages, speaker identification, templates, sharing and calendar sync. Speaker identification and translation use paid quota. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. It works with a separate recorder and linked accounts. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web only, with Notion, Google Docs, OneNote, Google Calendar and Outlook. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who HiNotes is for
- 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
Who it is not for
- 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
Good to know
Good for
- Owners of a HiDock recorder who want transcripts of calls and meetings
- People who prefer buying minutes in packs that never expire
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$12.99
To start. There is a free plan too
HiNotes has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12.99 for 1,200 Pro minutes, quota never expires.
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.
The free plan
Included with a HiDock device: unlimited core transcription and summaries, 8+ templates, TXT export and 300 Pro trial minutes a month.
Read from hinotes.hidock.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Other savings
10% off a HiDock device
HiNotes lists 10% off a HiDock recorder as a perk, applied automatically at checkout.
Stated on hinotes.hidock.com
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Note service for recordings made on HiDock recorders. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, meeting notes, transcription, templates.
Speaker identification and translation use paid quota.
- 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.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- Notion
- Google Docs
- Microsoft OneNote
- Google Calendar
- Microsoft Outlook
HiNotes is made by HiDock.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
20/89
Other AI meeting note takers it is graded above
HiNotes's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 20 of the 89 other AI meeting note takers we grade, and level with 27.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (B, above 16 of 89) and worst on features (C, above 1).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 90 AI meeting note takers we grade, cut by the letter each got. HiNotes’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 21 of 89
- CFree plan and trialAbove 19 of 89
- CFeaturesAbove 1 of 89
- CEase of useAbove 1 of 89
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 16 of 89
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace HiNotes you would be making a bot that joins your calls and turns the talk into notes. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 42 of the 89 other AI meeting note takers grade higher.
What you could make
- Templates: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- A bot that joins your calls and turns the talk into notes.
- Speech turned into text you can trust.
- It plugs into other products, Notion, Google Docs and Microsoft OneNote among them.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
What this rests on. HiNotes’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Plaud, Pocket, Otter.ai, Notta and Omi
The 5 tools HiNotes is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.8GPA
Plaud
Free plan · from $8.33/mo
AI voice recorder devices with an app for transcripts and summaries.
- Only Plaud lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- 2.2GPA
Pocket
Free plan · from $19.99/mo
Clip-on voice recorder that turns conversations into summaries.
- Only Pocket lists iOS and Android apps.
- HiNotes also covers templates.
- Pocket also covers chat assistant.
- 3.0GPA
Otter.ai
Free plan · from $8.33/mo
Live meeting transcription with summaries and AI chat.
- Only Otter.ai lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Otter.ai lists a browser extension.
- HiNotes also covers templates.
- 2.6GPA
Notta
Free plan · from $8.17/mo
AI notetaker and transcription for meetings, files and recordings.
- Only Notta lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Notta lists a browser extension.
- HiNotes also covers templates.
- 2.0GPA
Omi
Free plan · from $29.99/mo
Wearable recorder and app that summarizes conversations.
- Only Omi lists iOS, Android and macOS apps.
- Omi is open source, according to its own site.
- HiNotes also covers templates.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is HiNotes free?
HiNotes has a free plan. Included with a HiDock device: unlimited core transcription and summaries, 8+ templates, TXT export and 300 Pro trial minutes a month.
How much does HiNotes cost?
HiNotes lists 6 plans. Member (Free): $0.
What platforms does HiNotes work on?
HiNotes is available on Web.
Does HiNotes offer any discounts?
HiNotes publicly lists the following: 10% off a HiDock device.
Does HiNotes have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. HiNotes is listed for Web.
Does HiNotes have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. HiNotes is listed for Web.
Is HiNotes open source?
HiNotes is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does HiNotes integrate with?
HiNotes's listing names Notion, Google Docs, Microsoft OneNote, Google Calendar and Microsoft Outlook.
Who makes HiNotes?
HiNotes is made by HiDock.
What are the alternatives to HiNotes?
The closest alternatives to HiNotes in our directory are Plaud, Pocket, Otter.ai, Notta and Omi.
How does HiNotes compare with other AI meeting note takers?
HiNotes's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 20 of the 89 other AI meeting note takers we grade, and level with 27.
Could I make my own version of HiNotes?
To replace HiNotes you would be making a bot that joins your calls and turns the talk into notes.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from HiNotes’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from HiNotes's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews. The pricing page would not load when we checked, so the grades rest on the listing.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by HiDock. Prices change, so check hinotes.hidock.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- HiNotes, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/hinotes
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what HiNotes’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. HiNotes is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by HiDock. Prices and plans change: check hinotes.hidock.com before you buy.