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Quill vs Plaud: catalog facts
Quill	Plaud
Freemium Free to download, with an enterprise offering for organisations.	Freemium Pricing is not given in the research; check the Plaud site for current plans.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS	macOS
Records and transcribes locally; audio stays on the computer No meeting bot joins the call	Covers online meetings, calls and in-person conversations One workflow across recording sources
Mobile apps are companions to the desktop app Paid tiers are not detailed on the homepage	Processing runs on Plaud's service In-person recording is built around Plaud's own hardware
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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