What Plaud is
Plaud is the brand behind AI recording hardware and note-taking services, operated by Plaud Inc. Its official site positions it as an AI note-taking brand: the hardware captures conversations, and the software transcribes, summarizes, organizes, and makes them searchable through companion mobile, web, and desktop apps.
Business and main product lines
The hardware lineup listed on the official site includes: Plaud Note and Note Pro (card-shaped recorders), Plaud NotePin and NotePin S (wearables), and the voice-activated Plaud agent device Plaud One (pre-order). On the software side, the company offers the Plaud mobile app, Plaud Web, and Plaud Desktop, and lists a developer SDK/API.
Billing combines hardware with subscriptions: the site lists a free Starter plan with 300 transcription minutes per month, paid Pro and Unlimited plans billed monthly or yearly, and team plans with different minute allowances and features. Current prices and tier differences can be read from the official pricing page.
The official site does not state a founding year or headquarters location. Current lineup and availability should be read from plaud.ai.
Mention in the show
Opening the hardware roundup in Weekly #001’s chapter “Microduck 为什么一夜走红” (Chinese transcript), Yang Pan mentions that Plaud had released a new earphone-style product, “their first new product in a long while” (the paragraph). This is a host’s passing comment on the product cadence; the show does not discuss a specific model, and Plaud’s product categorization should follow the official site.
Frequently asked questions
What company is Plaud?
Plaud is the brand behind AI recording hardware and note-taking services, self-described on its official site as an AI note-taking brand and operated by Plaud Inc. Its products span recording hardware, transcription and summary software, and subscriptions — see plaud.ai.
Where is Plaud’s official website?
The official website is plaud.ai, with product purchases, download entry points for the mobile/web/desktop apps, and subscription plan details.
What is the difference between Plaud Note, Note Pro, and NotePin?
Per the official site, Plaud Note and Note Pro are card-shaped recorders, with the Note Pro aimed at larger spaces; NotePin and NotePin S are wearables for hands-free, face-to-face capture; and Plaud One is a pre-order voice-activated device. Detailed specifications and use cases are on the official product pages.
Does Plaud have a free transcription allowance?
The site lists a free Starter plan with 300 transcription minutes per month; higher minute allowances and features such as templates come with paid plans. Current tiers and prices are on the official pricing page.