The Omi Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Omi 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.
Omi
The Insider’s Guide
Wearable recorder and app that summarizes conversations
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among AI meeting note takers, read from Omi’s own pages.
Made by Based Hardware Inc. · 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 Omi’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Omi’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
2.0
GPA, above 11 of the 89 other AI meeting note takers we grade
Omi is a small wearable microphone, worn on a chain or band or set on a desk, paired with a phone app that records conversations, transcribes them and produces recaps and to-do lists. The app can also record from the phone alone. The software and hardware are published as open source.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Omi, taken from its own pages and our grades.
There is a device to pair and accounts to connect.
- 1
Best for a wearable recorder with an open-source app
Omi is a small wearable microphone with a phone app that records conversations and writes recaps and to-do lists, with the code published as open source.
- 2
Paid plans start at $29.99 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $29.99 per month; $269.91 per year.
- 3
There is a free plan
Unlimited recording on the phone, 5 hours of cloud recording a month, recaps and to-dos, and 30 Ask Omi questions a month.
- 4
It runs on 4 platforms
iOS, Android, macOS and Web.
- 5
Wearable recorder
Two microphones in a 2.5 cm x 1.5 cm device that clips to a chain, a band or sits on a desk, with a stated 2 to 3 day battery.
- 6
Recaps and to-dos
Each conversation produces a summary and a task list that can go to a task app, in more than 25 languages.
- 7
Offline recording
The device keeps recording without a connection and syncs to the phone once it is back online.
- 8
A 2.0 GPA, above 11 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 Omi 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.
Omi at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $29.99 per month; $269.91 per year
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web, macOS, iOS, Android
- Made by
- Based Hardware Inc.
- Category
- AI Meeting Notes
- Our grade
- 2.0 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for a wearable recorder with an open-source app
Omi is a small wearable microphone with a phone app that records conversations and writes recaps and to-do lists, with the code published as open source. The free plan stops at 5 hours of cloud recording a month, and the features most people would pay for sit on Pro at $29.99 a month. The device is bought separately.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | D | Pro is $29.99 a month, or $269.91 a year, which is in the dearest tenth of meeting-note tools, and the device costs extra. |
| Free plan and trial | C | Unlimited recording on the phone, but cloud recording stops at 5 hours a month and Ask Omi at 30 questions. |
| Features | C | Recaps, to-dos, offline recording, 25+ languages and ChatGPT and Claude access. Speaker identification, a live transcript and all-day recording are Pro only. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. There is a device to pair and accounts to connect. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | iPhone, Android, Mac and web, with Google Calendar, Gmail, Telegram, ChatGPT and Claude. No Windows app is listed. |
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 Omi is for
- Fits if you want to read or change the code of the thing that records you
- Works for walking-around days and in-person chats where no meeting bot can join
Who it is not for
- Tight if you stay free: 5 hours of cloud recording and 30 Ask Omi questions a month
- Pricey if you want speaker identification and a live transcript, which are Pro features at $29.99 a month
- Watch out: the device is sold separately, and its price showed in Malaysian ringgit when we read the page
- Skip it if you want a Windows app, as only iPhone, Android, Mac and web are listed
- Not for you if you record people without their consent, as local law can require it
Good to know
Good for
- People who want an always-available recorder instead of a meeting bot
- Developers who want to inspect or extend the code
- In-person conversations, lectures and walking-around days
Worth knowing
- Cloud recording on the free plan stops at 5 hours a month; all-day recording needs Pro.
- Speaker identification and the live transcript are Pro features.
- The device is bought separately; the single-device price showed in Malaysian ringgit, and a 2-pack showed at $218.
- Recording other people can need their consent, depending on local law.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$29.99
A month to start. There is a free plan too
Omi has a free plan. Paid plans start at $29.99 per month; $269.91 per year.
Free
$0
Included with every Omi: 5 hours of cloud recording a month, recap and to-do list after each chat, 30 questions a month.
Pro
$29.99
per month, or $269.91 per year
Whole-day recording, speaker identification, live transcript, 1,000 Ask Omi questions a month and Telegram texting.
The free plan
Unlimited recording on the phone, 5 hours of cloud recording a month, recaps and to-dos, and 30 Ask Omi questions a month.
Read from omi.me on Nov 13, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Annual discount
Pro costs $269.91 a year
Omi's pricing section lists Pro at $29.99 a month or $269.91 a year, which works out to about $22.49 a month.
Stated on omi.me
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
4
Places it runs: Web, macOS, iOS and Android
Wearable recorder and app that summarizes conversations. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: open source, works offline, AI features, meeting notes, transcription, chat assistant, tasks.
Speaker identification, a live transcript and all-day recording are Pro only.
- Wearable recorder
- Two microphones in a 2.5 cm x 1.5 cm device that clips to a chain, a band or sits on a desk, with a stated 2 to 3 day battery.
- Recaps and to-dos
- Each conversation produces a summary and a task list that can go to a task app, in more than 25 languages.
- Offline recording
- The device keeps recording without a connection and syncs to the phone once it is back online.
- Ask Omi
- Questions across past conversations: 30 a month on Free and 1,000 a month on Pro.
- ChatGPT and Claude access
- Conversations can be connected to ChatGPT and Claude on any plan; Pro keeps every conversation open to them.
- Open source code
- The software and hardware are open source, and the code is public on GitHub. The site also says it can run locally.
Where it runs
- Web
- macOS
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
- ChatGPT
- Claude
- Google Calendar
- Gmail
- Telegram
Omi is made by Based Hardware Inc.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
11/89
Other AI meeting note takers it is graded above
Omi's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 11 of the 89 other AI meeting note takers we grade, and level with 8.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (B, above 16 of 89) and worst on value for money (D, above 1).
Its paid plans start at $29.99 a month, against a middle price of $12 for the category: 72 of the 76 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. 48 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 90 AI meeting note takers we grade, cut by the letter each got. Omi’s own letter is outlined.
- DValue for moneyAbove 1 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
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 77 AI meeting note takers. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Omi is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
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 Omi 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: 70 of the 89 other AI meeting note takers grade higher. It costs $359.88 a year. Omi is open source, so there is a third way: take its code and run it yourself.
What you could make
- Tasks: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- A bot that joins your calls and turns the talk into notes.
- An AI model, which you can rent by the request but not make.
- Speech turned into text you can trust.
- Apps for macOS, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other.
- It plugs into other products, ChatGPT, Claude and Google Calendar among them.
What this rests on. Omi’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, Bee, Pocket and TwinMind
The 4 tools Omi 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 a Windows app.
- Omi is open source, according to its own site.
- Omi also covers chat assistant and tasks.
- 2.2GPA
Bee
Free plan · from $11.99/mo
Wearable AI recorder that summarizes conversations and suggests to-dos.
- Only Omi lists a web app.
- Only Bee lists a Windows app.
- Omi is open source, according to its own site.
- 2.2GPA
Pocket
Free plan · from $19.99/mo
Clip-on voice recorder that turns conversations into summaries.
- Only Omi lists a macOS app.
- Omi is open source, according to its own site.
- Omi also covers tasks.
- 2.8GPA
TwinMind
Free plan · from $11.99/mo
All-day transcription and memory app for meetings and conversations.
- Only TwinMind lists a Windows app.
- Only TwinMind lists a browser extension.
- Omi is open source, according to its own site.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
14
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 Omi free?
Omi has a free plan. Unlimited recording on the phone, 5 hours of cloud recording a month, recaps and to-dos, and 30 Ask Omi questions a month.
How much does Omi cost?
Omi lists 2 plans. Free: $0.
What platforms does Omi work on?
Omi is available on iOS, Android, macOS and Web.
Does Omi offer any discounts?
Omi publicly lists the following: Pro costs $269.91 a year.
Does Omi have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Omi is listed for iOS, Android, macOS and Web.
Does Omi have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Omi is listed for iOS, Android, macOS and Web.
Is Omi open source?
Yes. Omi is open source, according to its own site.
Does Omi work offline?
Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.
What does Omi integrate with?
Omi's listing names ChatGPT, Claude, Google Calendar, Gmail and Telegram.
Who makes Omi?
Omi is made by Based Hardware Inc.
What are the alternatives to Omi?
The closest alternatives to Omi in our directory are Plaud, Bee, Pocket and TwinMind.
How does Omi compare with other AI meeting note takers?
Omi's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 11 of the 89 other AI meeting note takers we grade, and level with 8.
Is Omi good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Omi D for value for money. Its paid plans start at $29.99 a month, against a middle price of $12 for the category: 72 of the 76 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Omi?
To replace Omi 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 Omi’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 Omi's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
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 Based Hardware Inc. Prices change, so check omi.me 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
- Omi, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/omi
- 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 Omi’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. Omi is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Based Hardware Inc. Prices and plans change: check omi.me before you buy.