Notta Memo vs Plaud Note: The Two Classic Card Recorders Compared
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Both are thin cards with a call-mode switch, around $150. Notta Memo has more mics and real-time translation; Plaud Note has double the storage and far more languages.
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Plaud Note for languages and storage. Notta Memo for translation and a cheaper Pro plan.
Plaud Note transcribes 112+ languages and stores 64 GB. Notta Memo adds real-time translation in 58 languages, a fifth mic, and a Pro plan with more minutes for less.
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best for translationNotta Memo
Real-time translation in 58 languages and 1,800 Pro minutes for $97.99/yr.
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Side by side
| spec | plaudPlaud Note | nottaNotta Memo |
|---|---|---|
| list price | $159 | ▲$149 |
| size | 3.37 × 2.13 × 0.12 in | 86.1 × 55.1 × 3.5 mm |
| weight | 1.06 oz | 28 g (1.0 oz) |
| continuous recording | 30 h | 30 h |
| standby | ▲60 days | 28 days |
| storage | ▲64 GB | 32 GB |
| microphones | 2 MEMS + 1 vibration sensor · up to 9.8 ft | ▲4 MEMS + 1 bone-conduction · 3 m |
| phone-call recording | Yes — manual switch | Yes — switch + bone conduction |
| languages | ▲112+ | 58 (+ real-time translation) |
| free tier | 300 min / month | 300 min / month (Starter) |
| paid plan from | $8.33/mo (Pro, billed yearly) | ▲$97.99/yr (Pro, 1,800 min/mo) |
| security & compliance | SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR (per Plaud) | SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 |
Hardware
They’re almost identical in size. Notta Memo has more mics (4 MEMS + bone conduction vs 2 MEMS + vibration sensor) and costs $10 less. Plaud Note has twice the storage (64 GB vs 32 GB), the same 30-hour recording time, and longer standby (60 vs 28 days). Both use a switch for call mode.
Languages and translation
Plaud transcribes 112+ languages and summarizes with 10,000+ templates. Notta transcribes 58 languages but adds real-time translation across those 58 — useful for cross-border calls.
Plans
Both include 300 free minutes a month. Notta Pro is $97.99/year for 1,800 minutes; Plaud Pro is $8.33/month billed yearly (about $100) for 1,200 minutes, with an Unlimited tier above it.
- 112+ languages
- 64 GB storage
- 60-day standby
- Two MEMS mics
- No real-time translation
- Real-time translation in 58 languages
- Five mics
- More Pro minutes per dollar
- 32 GB storage
- 58 languages vs 112+
- 28-day standby
Our verdict
Pick Plaud Note if you work across many languages or record a lot between syncs. Pick Notta Memo if live translation matters, or you already use Notta for online meetings.
Questions
q.01Which has more microphones?
Notta Memo has four MEMS mics plus a bone-conduction mic. Plaud Note has two MEMS mics plus a vibration sensor. Plaud rates pickup at 9.8 ft (about 3 m); Notta states 3 m.
q.02Do both record phone calls?
Yes. Both have a switch for call mode and pick up the call through vibrations from the back of the phone.
q.03Which plan is cheaper?
Notta's Pro plan is $97.99/year for 1,800 minutes a month. Plaud's Pro is about $100/year ($8.33/month) for 1,200 minutes. Both include 300 free minutes a month.
- First published. Notta's shop page lists 600 included minutes while its product page lists 300; we use 300.
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specs and prices above were checked against these pages on 2026-10-29.
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