SpiikWhat Plaud does well
- A dedicated device that records without your phone
- 300 free transcription minutes a month
- Very high App Store ratings
Where Plaud falls short
- About $279 in year one for the device and a Pro plan
- Its listing points you to a Plaud device for in-person recording
- The App Store app is listed for iPhone only, with Plaud Desktop separate
Why we'd pick Spiik instead
Spiik Pro costs $49.99 a year, with no monthly minute cap and no bot in your calls. It keeps your audio, works in more than 100 languages, and turns any recording into notes, quizzes, flashcards or a mind map, on iPhone, iPad and Mac. On a Mac with Apple silicon, it can also transcribe offline with no duration limit.
Frequently asked questions
Is Plaud worth it?
It's worth considering if you can't use your phone while recording. Otherwise the device and Pro plan come to about $279 in the first year, against $49.99 for Spiik Pro with no hardware.
Does Plaud have a subscription?
Yes. It has a free tier with 300 minutes a month, plus Pro and Unlimited plans.
Sources
Competitor facts come from the public pages below, checked on October 31, 2026. Prices are US prices, change often and can vary by country and offer. We compare price, limits, features and platforms rather than accuracy percentages, because we know of no independent test that covers these apps side by side. Spotted something out of date? Email [email protected] and we will fix it.