Digital meeting notetakers like Read AI, Fireflies.ai, Fathom, and Granola have become popular for online meetings. But for in-person meetings, physical AI notetakers provide versatile recording and transcription solutions, often summarizing key points and action items using AI.
Some devices are wearable, like pins or pendants with dedicated microphones, while others are compact, credit-card-sized devices that pair with mobile apps. Some even offer live translation. Here’s a look at some notable options:
Plaud Note / Plaud Note Pro
- Size: Credit card
- Features: Pro version has a small screen, four mics, in-person and call recording, 3–5 meter audio capture
- Price: Note $159, Note Pro $179
- Extras: 300 free transcription minutes per month
Mobvoi TicNote
- Design: Rectangular
- Price: $159
- Features: 25 hours continuous recording, three mics, real-time transcription & translation in 120+ languages, highlight extraction, audio clips, and podcast-style summaries
- Free transcription: 600 minutes
Comulytic Note Pro
- Price: $159
- Features: Unlimited transcription without subscription, 45 hours continuous recording, 100+ days standby
- Optional plan: $15/month or $119/year for AI summaries, templates, action items, and AI chat
Plaud NotePin / NotePin S
- Design: Wearable as wristband, pendant, clip, or magnetic attachment
- Features: Two mics, 20 hours continuous recording, NotePin S has physical highlight button
- Price: NotePin $159, NotePin S $179
Omi Pendant
- Price: $89
- Features: Connects to phone, two mics, 10–14 hours recording, open-source apps
Viaim RecDot
- Price: $200
- Features: Earbuds with transcription during calls, case can store recordings, real-time transcription in 78 languages, key point highlighting
Anker Soundcore Work
- Design: Coin-sized AI pin with puck-shaped battery pack
- Price: $159
- Features: 8 hours continuous recording or 32 hours with case, five-meter range, 300 free transcription minutes per month
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These devices offer solutions for professionals who want AI-driven transcription and summaries for in-person meetings, complementing digital platforms that focus on online meetings.
