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AudioNote vs Cleft

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AudioNote

7.9#4 in voice note apps$12.99 one-time
Free planAndroidiOSmacOSWindows
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Cleft

6.9#12 in voice note appsFrom $39.99 a year
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FactAudioNoteCleft
Intended usersThe maker's page highlights class and presentation notes, including note-taking directly on PDF slides.The founders describe Cleft as built by neurodivergent founders for people whose thoughts move faster than they can type, with a focus on capture before organization.
SupportThe maker provides an AudioNote help section with instructions for playback speed, trimming audio, transferring files, and other tasks.Plus includes priority support, and the About page says every email is read personally by co-founders Jonathan or Justin.

AudioNote plans

  • AudioNote for Windows demoFree
  • AudioNote for Windows viewerFree
  • AudioNote Pro trialFree
  • AudioNote for iOS$12.99, paid once
  • AudioNote 2 for Mac$14.99, paid once
  • AudioNote 2 - Voice Recorder (Mac)$14.99, paid once

Cleft plans

  • BasicFree
  • Cleft Plus (monthly)$6.99 a month
  • Cleft Plus (annual)$39.99 a year

Pick AudioNote if…

AudioNote suits students and presenters who want notes linked to recordings or who annotate PDF slides. It also fits people who need to organize notes by subject and move them between devices.

Pick Cleft if…

Cleft suits people who want to capture spoken thoughts before organizing them, including people whose thoughts move faster than they can type. It may also suit users who need offline recording, multilingual transcription, and note export or syncing.

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