Wave
AI note taker and recorder for meetings, calls, and lectures, on every device.
At a glance
Free + paid · Source review 2026-11-04- Price & billing
Pricing page lists a Free plan at $0 forever with 30 minutes per month of AI transcription, Pro at $6.67 per month billed annually ($80 a year) or $15 per month, and Teams at $7.50 per user per month with a minimum of 5 users; amounts are stated in $ without a named currency for paid tiers, so no charge fact is recorded.
- Free allowance
Pricing page lists a Free plan at $0 forever with 30 minutes per month of AI transcription, Pro at $6.67 per month billed annually ($80 a year) or $15 per month, and Teams at $7.50 per user per month with a minimum of 5 users; amounts are stated in $ without a named currency for paid tiers, so no charge fact is recorded.
- Best suited to
People who record meetings, calls, and lectures daily, since Wave records, transcribes, and summarizes with speakers identified and action items extracted.; Users who record on the go, since Wave works on phone, desktop, Apple Watch, and Wear OS with no extra gadget to buy or charge.
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What to know before choosing
Good fit
People who record meetings, calls, and lectures daily, since Wave records, transcribes, and summarizes with speakers identified and action items extracted.; Users who record on the go, since Wave works on phone, desktop, Apple Watch, and Wear OS with no extra gadget to buy or charge.
Limits and trade-offs
Users who need more than 30 minutes of AI transcription per month on a free account, since the Free plan lists 30 minutes per month.; Teams with fewer than 5 users that need centralized billing, since Teams requires a minimum of 5 users.
Plans and free allowances
Pricing page lists a Free plan at $0 forever with 30 minutes per month of AI transcription, Pro at $6.67 per month billed annually ($80 a year) or $15 per month, and Teams at $7.50 per user per month with a minimum of 5 users; amounts are stated in $ without a named currency for paid tiers, so no charge fact is recorded.
Evidence
Wave homepage ↗ (reviewed 2026-11-04), Wave pricing ↗ (reviewed 2026-11-04)
Official published documentation reviewed; not a product test
Dates: Last reviewed 2026-11-04. Last reviewed is the latest source or editorial review date; it is not a content-change date.
A closer look at Wave
Wave is an AI note taker and recording app that records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings, phone calls, and lectures, on iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows, Apple Watch, and Wear OS. Press one button and Wave captures the conversation, identifies speakers automatically, and produces a summary with key takeaways and action items that can be shared by link. Users can also chat with Wave about recordings, import calls, videos, or podcasts for summaries, and record real phone calls from their own number with both sides captured.
Editorial guidance based on published documentation. The workflow below is a suggested starting point, not a measured product result.
When to choose Wave
- People who record meetings, calls, and lectures daily, since Wave records, transcribes, and summarizes with speakers identified and action items extracted.
- Users who record on the go, since Wave works on phone, desktop, Apple Watch, and Wear OS with no extra gadget to buy or charge.
When to choose something else
- Users who need more than 30 minutes of AI transcription per month on a free account, since the Free plan lists 30 minutes per month.
- Teams with fewer than 5 users that need centralized billing, since Teams requires a minimum of 5 users.
A practical starting workflow
- Press one button to start recording a meeting, call, or lecture on phone, desktop, or watch.
- Let Wave transcribe the session with speakers identified automatically and a live transcript.
- Review the AI summary with key takeaways, decisions, and action items, and share it by link.
- Chat with Wave about any recording to find a word, a sentence, or a decision, or import calls, videos, or podcasts for summaries.
Check before committing
- Free minutes are shared across the account, while Pro is unlimited, so heavy recorders outgrow the free tier quickly.
- App-store pricing differs from web pricing, with the page noting app-store plans at $8.33 per month billed annually versus $6.67 per month billed annually on the web for Pro.
- Phone-call recording records both sides from the user's own number, so call-recording consent rules in each jurisdiction still apply.
Common questions
What is Wave?
Wave is an AI note taker and recording app that records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings, phone calls, and lectures, on phone, desktop, Apple Watch, or Wear OS.
How does Wave recording work?
Press one button to start recording, and Wave records, transcribes, and summarizes the session, with speakers identified automatically and a summary with key takeaways and action items.
What does Wave cost?
The Free plan is listed at $0 forever with 30 minutes per month of AI transcription, while Pro is listed at $6.67 per month billed annually, or $15 per month, and Teams at $7.50 per user per month with a minimum of 5 users.
Can Wave record phone calls?
Yes. Wave records online meetings, in-person talks, and real phone calls, with both sides recorded, transcribed, and summarized from the user's own number.
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Sources and checks
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