Comparison

Plaud vs Vurbo.ai

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Plaud

Capture and transcribe meetings, calls, and conversations to generate summaries, notes, and finished work. Leverage AI to extract context, automate tasks, and create documents from your discussions. Seamlessly syncs across devices with unlimited cloud storage.

Highlights
  • AI-powered transcription and summarization
  • Capture in-person, phone, and online meetings
  • Generate custom documents and reports
  • Integrates with Slack, Notion, Google Calendar
  • Unlimited cloud storage
  • Custom vocabulary support
  • Voice differentiation
Features
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Plaud is the AI work companion trusted by over 3 million professionals worldwide. Capture meetings, calls and conversations, then turn them into the work you need next. Plaud Intelligence helps you transcribe, summarize, find past context and get work done from every conversation. At the center is Plaud Agent. Give it a task in plain language and it sees it through: drawing on the right context from your Knowledge base, producing finished work in the format you need, and delivering it where it needs to go. CAPTURE IN-PERSON MEETINGS, PHONE CALLS, AND ONLINE MEETINGS Use a Plaud device for in-person meetings, phone calls and conversations on the go. Use Plaud Desktop for online meetings, with no meeting bot required. Capture more than audio. Highlight key moments as they happen, add notes and include images to give Plaud richer context. Everything stays together across Plaud Mobile, Plaud Web and Plaud Desktop. TURN RECORDINGS INTO TRANSCRIPTS AND CLEAR NOTES Get transcripts and AI summaries after every recording, with support for over 112 languages, and custom vocabulary. GET WORK DONE WITH PLAUD AGENT Tell Plaud Agent what you need in plain language. It finds the right context from your conversations and knowledge, then turns it into the work you need. Use Plaud Agent to: - Turn customer calls into a research brief - Draft follow-ups and emails from meetings - Create project updates, reports, and presentations - Bring back relevant context from weeks or months ago - Reuse your preferred workflows with Skills - Automate recurring work with Routines - Work across Slack, Notion, Google Calendar, Linear and more Create ready-to-use documents, presentations, reports and more, with links back to the relevant moments in the original recording for verification. Plaud asks for your confirmation before anything is sent or posted on your behalf. USE PLAUD EVERYWHERE Your recordings, transcripts and knowledge stay in sync across Plaud Mobile, Plaud Web and Plaud Desktop, with unlimited cloud storage. CHOOSE THE PLAN THAT FITS HOW YOU WORK Every Plaud device includes the Starter Plan, so you can start recording, transcribing and using Plaud Intelligence right away. Starter Plan Includes 300 transcription minutes each month. Pro Plan Includes 1,200 transcription minutes each month for professionals who record and transcribe more regularly. Unlimited Plan Unlimited transcription for professionals who capture conversations throughout their day. Team Plan Built for teams, with centralized management, file sharing and shared knowledge capabilities. GLOBAL SECURITY STANDARDS Plaud is compliant with GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISO 27701 and EN 18031. PLAUD Terms of Service & END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT : https://app.plaud.ai/user-agreement Terms of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Vurbo.ai

This application offers advanced voice processing, including real-time transcription, translation, and content summarization. It helps manage audio information efficiently and can be integrated with specific audio devices. A free trial is available with limitations.

Highlights
  • Voice transcription
  • Real-time translation
  • Automatic summarization
  • Voice record playback
  • Integration with IPEVO audio devices
Features
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Vurbo.ai is a multifunctional software designed to enhance your conversation efficiency and improve information management. Vurbo.ai showcases exceptional voice processing capabilities, offering users a whole new audio experience. This advanced voice assistant not only features functions such as voice transcription, real-time translation, and content summarization but also seamlessly integrates with IPEVO audio devices to provide precise and seamless voice processing solutions. Key Features Overview: * Voice Transcription: Instantly convert speech into verbatim transcripts, facilitating subsequent applications. * Real-time Translation: Utilize cutting-edge language model technology to achieve real-time translation of transcript content, enhancing communication efficiency. * Automatic Summarization: Provide various specialized summary templates to generate the most suitable summary content with a single click. * Voice Record Playback: Review voice recordings, proofread transcripts, and centrally manage important audio content. Free Trial The free version allows users to experience the transcription feature with a 30-minute recording limit per transcription session. Extended transcription time and additional usage may require purchasing credits or other paid options. Terms of Use (EULA) https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files.ipevo.com/download/doc/IPEVO_Software_End_User_License_Agreement.pdf?20230705015827

Screenshots

Plaud4 screens
Vurbo.ai4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Plaud at 24K against Vurbo.ai's 2. Plaud also leads on chart position (#26 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Plaud sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month and Vurbo.ai sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Plaud against 5.0 for Vurbo.ai. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plaud has 24K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Plaud's written reviews are positive against 69% of Vurbo.ai's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plaud ships an update weekly, Vurbo.ai fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Plaud versus Vurbo.ai: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaudVurbo.ai
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (24K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews — better69.2% of reviews
Number of ratings24K — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#26 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size207 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPLAUD LLCIPEVO

Customer experience

Plaud

All ratings24,123 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews1,511 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral6.3%
Negative21.3%

Vurbo.ai

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative23.1%

Bugs and requests

Plaud

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Transcription errors, especially for non-English languages
  • Exporting issues with audio and text files
  • Inconsistent performance and app crashes
  • Connectivity problems between device and app

Requested features

6 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to pause and resume recordings
  • Improved summary quality and customization
  • Better organization and folder structure for notes
  • Integration with other productivity tools
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  • Support for more languages beyond English

Vurbo.ai

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Plaud

Subscriptions8
  • Pro Plan(Monthly)$17.991 Month
  • Unlimited Plan(Monthly)$23.991 Month
  • Unlimited Plan(Monthly)$29.991 Month
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  • Pro Plan(Annually)7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Pro Plan(Annually)3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Unlimited Plan(Annually)7 Days trial$239.991 Year
  • Unlimited Plan(Annually)$239.991 Year
  • Annual Unlimited3 Days trial$239.991 Year
One-time2
  • 120 Minutes Package$2.99
  • 600 Minutes Package$12.99
5 purchases

Vurbo.ai

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription Monthly 600$9.991 Month
One-time4
  • Prepaid Pack - 60 Credits$3.99
  • Prepaid Pack - 600 Credits$35.99
  • Prepaid Pack - 1200 Credits$69.00
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  • Prepaid Pack - 2400 Credits$129.00

Questions

Is Plaud free?
Plaud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vurbo.ai free?
Vurbo.ai is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Plaud or Vurbo.ai?
Vurbo.ai is rated higher. Plaud averages 4.9 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Vurbo.ai averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Plaud or Vurbo.ai have ads?
Neither Plaud nor Vurbo.ai shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plaud or Vurbo.ai?
Plaud ships an update weekly, and Vurbo.ai fortnightly. Most recently, Plaud was updated on November 7, 2026 and Vurbo.ai on November 4, 2026.

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