Who it is for
- Individuals and small teams who need raw recordings of meetings, lectures or calls turned into searchable text, summaries and action items.
- Settings where the recorder should sit on the table in plain view, so every participant can see that a recording is taking place. A visible device makes consent easier to obtain and matches the etiquette of most meeting rooms.
- Procurement or operations leads who plan to equip a team but want one device first to test transcription quality and the workflow.
If you need to record while walking, on calls or during site visits, start with TicNote Pods WiFi or TicNote Pods 4G. If budget matters more than recording capacity, look at TicNote Lite.
How it differs from the other TicNote models
- Versus TicNote Lite: both are recorders. The card model lists 64GB of storage (about 434 hours) and three colours (Gray, Gold, Blue); the Lite listing does not state storage or colours and is positioned as the lighter, lower-priced option. If long offline retention matters, the card model's published figures are clearer.
- Versus Pods WiFi / Pods 4G: the Pods are open-ear earbuds worn while moving; the card recorder stays on the table and suits multi-person meetings, lectures and fixed rooms.
- Pro plan: the card model is available "with 1-Year Pro Plan". Pro is not a separate product but a service option attached to specific SKUs; see the Pro plan page.
TicNote card, Lite or Pods at a glance
"—" and "not published" mean the shop listing gives no figure, not that the feature is absent. All four models deliver transcripts and summaries in the same TicNote app; see the full comparison.
Voice recorder with transcription
The TicNote card is a voice recorder with transcription built into the workflow: the device records to its own 64GB storage (about 434 hours), and the TicNote app turns each recording into a transcript, a summary and action items. The range states transcription in 120+ languages. Transcription minutes are an account allowance rather than a device feature: eligible hardware includes 600 minutes per month, and the edition with 1-Year Pro Plan includes 2,100 minutes per month (see the Pro plan). Because the recorder is a separate device, the phone stays free during a meeting or call and the recording is visible to everyone in the room. The listing does not publish battery life, pickup distance, speaker separation or export formats, so test those rather than assume them. For moving transcripts into other tools, see TicNote API Skill for Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini.
TicNote vs Plaud NotePin and Plaud Note
Plaud figures were read from the plaud.ai product pages on 18 October 2026 (regular prices, Starter and Pro plan minutes, 112 languages, storage and weights). Battery figures are left out because the TicNote listing publishes none to compare against, and "not compared" means the row was not checked, not that the feature is absent. Prices and plan terms on both sides change; confirm the live listings before deciding. This site does not sell Plaud devices; the table is for orientation only.
What to verify before buying or piloting
- Languages and terminology: the listing states transcription in 120+ languages. Record a representative sample in the languages, mixed-language phrases and industry terms your team actually uses before judging the output.
- Pickup distance and room conditions: test in your real meeting room, with its air-conditioning noise and overlapping speakers, not only at a quiet desk.
- Transcription minutes: eligible hardware includes 600 minutes per month; the 1-Year Pro SKU includes 2,100 minutes per month. Estimate your team's total monthly meeting time against these allowances.
- Export and archiving: confirm that transcripts and summaries can be exported to your document or knowledge system, and how long data is retained.
- Processing location and privacy: where recordings and transcripts are processed and stored, and whether that meets local requirements, should be confirmed in writing before purchase. Inform participants and obtain consent before recording.
- Destination and shipping: check the destination list in the shipping policy; devices with lithium batteries can be restricted by carriers.
- Returns: the Pro digital service is refundable within 30 days only while unused and unactivated; see the returns policy.
A small pilot that answers the question
Buy one Basic unit and record three to five representative meetings. Before each meeting, define what a "usable note" means (decisions, owners and deadlines captured correctly); afterwards, score the AI note against a human note with the same sheet. The method is described in Plan an AI meeting-device pilot and Meeting AI: measure the finished note. Decide quantities, colours and plans only after that data exists.
Common questions
What does "TicNote card" mean?
It is the card-sized TicNote AI Voice Recorder on this page: a flat recorder in Gray, Gold or Blue with 64GB of storage that sits on the table during a meeting. TicNote Lite is the lighter, lower-priced recorder and TicNote Pods are open-ear earbuds; all of them deliver transcripts and summaries in the same TicNote app.
How much does the TicNote card cost?
The shop lists the Basic edition from $139.99 USD (was $179.99) and the edition with 1-Year Pro Plan at $189.99 to $199.99 USD depending on colour. Current prices, destination availability and the exact variant are confirmed in the shop or in your quotation; this site does not take payments.
How many hours of recording does one device hold?
The listing states that 64GB holds about 434 hours. Usable time also depends on the recording format and sync frequency. Battery life is not published on the listing, so record how a full meeting day performs during your pilot.
Is transcription done on the device or in the cloud?
Transcripts and summaries appear in the TicNote app, so the device works together with the phone app. The processing location and retention rules are defined by TicNote's documentation and privacy policy; if you have data-residency requirements, confirm them in writing before ordering.
Basic or the 1-Year Pro edition?
Start from your team's total monthly recording time. Basic includes 600 minutes per month with eligible hardware; the 1-Year Pro edition includes 2,100 minutes per month. Pro cannot be refunded once activated, so buy Basic first if you are unsure.
Can we order for a team or ask for distributor pricing?
Yes. Use the quotation form with quantity, destination country and required date. The shop does not publish volume pricing; price and availability are confirmed in the formal quotation.
