> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://userguide.ticnote.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Subscription Plans

> Every TicNote hardware purchase includes a free Standard plan. Compare all tiers.

## Plans Overview

<Info>
  **Hardware purchase = Free Standard plan (600 min/month).** You never need to pay for a subscription just to use your TicNote device.
</Info>

| Plan         | Monthly             | Annual   | Device Bundle Annual |
| ------------ | ------------------- | -------- | -------------------- |
| **Free**     | \$0                 | —        | —                    |
| **Standard** | \$0 (hardware gift) | —        | —                    |
| **Pro**      | \$12.99/mo          | \$119/yr | **\$79/yr**          |
| **Business** | \$29.99/mo          | \$299/yr | **\$239/yr**         |

> Device bundle pricing is automatically shown in-app after you activate your hardware.

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## Free

For anyone who wants to try TicNote before committing.

| Feature                                          | Limit                 |
| ------------------------------------------------ | --------------------- |
| Monthly transcription                            | 300 mins              |
| Single recording limit                           | 30 min                |
| File size limit                                  | 100 MB                |
| Audio import                                     | Unlimited             |
| Document import                                  | Unlimited             |
| Real-time transcription                          | ✅                     |
| AI Summary / Mind Map / Translation / Aha Moment | ✅                     |
| Agent Requests (Shadow AI)                       | 30/month              |
| Podcast generation                               | ✅ (limited time free) |
| Deep Research Report                             | ✅ (limited time free) |

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## Standard — Included with Every Hardware Purchase

<Note>
  Standard is **not sold separately**. It's automatically activated when you purchase any TicNote hardware device.
</Note>

| Feature                                          | Limit                 |
| ------------------------------------------------ | --------------------- |
| Monthly transcription                            | **600 mins**          |
| Single recording limit                           | 30 min                |
| File size limit                                  | 100 MB                |
| Audio import                                     | Unlimited             |
| Document import                                  | Unlimited             |
| Real-time transcription                          | ✅                     |
| AI Summary / Mind Map / Translation / Aha Moment | ✅                     |
| Agent Requests (Shadow AI)                       | 30/month              |
| Podcast generation                               | ✅ (limited time free) |
| Deep Research Report                             | ✅ (limited time free) |

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## Pro — $12.99/month or $79/year (device bundle)

For power users who record daily.

| Feature                                          | Limit                 |
| ------------------------------------------------ | --------------------- |
| Monthly transcription                            | **1,500 mins**        |
| + Hardware bonus                                 | +600 mins/mo          |
| Single recording limit                           | 3 hours               |
| File size limit                                  | 300 MB                |
| Audio import                                     | Unlimited             |
| Document import                                  | Unlimited             |
| Real-time transcription                          | ✅                     |
| AI Summary / Mind Map / Translation / Aha Moment | ✅                     |
| Agent Requests (Shadow AI)                       | **300/month**         |
| Templates                                        | Advanced + custom     |
| Podcast generation                               | ✅ (limited time free) |
| Deep Research Report                             | ✅ (limited time free) |

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## Business — $29.99/month or $239/year (device bundle)

For heavy users and teams.

| Feature                                          | Limit                 |
| ------------------------------------------------ | --------------------- |
| Monthly transcription                            | **6,000 mins**        |
| + Hardware bonus                                 | +600 mins/mo          |
| Single recording limit                           | 8 hours               |
| File size limit                                  | 500 MB                |
| Audio import                                     | Unlimited             |
| Document import                                  | Unlimited             |
| Real-time transcription                          | ✅                     |
| AI Summary / Mind Map / Translation / Aha Moment | ✅                     |
| Agent Requests (Shadow AI)                       | **1,000/month**       |
| Templates                                        | Advanced + custom     |
| Podcast generation                               | ✅ (limited time free) |
| Deep Research Report                             | ✅ (limited time free) |

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## Frequently Asked Questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Do I need a subscription to use TicNote?">
    No. Every TicNote hardware purchase comes with the **Standard plan (600 min/month)** for free. You can start recording, transcribing, and using AI features right away without any additional cost.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What is the device bundle discount?">
    After activating your TicNote hardware device, the app automatically shows a discounted annual rate for Pro ($79/yr vs $119/yr) and Business ($239/yr vs $299/yr). This discount is only available to hardware owners.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What happens if I run out of transcription minutes?">
    Once you hit the monthly limit, new recordings will still be saved but won't be automatically transcribed. You can upgrade your plan at any time to get more transcription credits.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I use TicNote on multiple devices with one account?">
    Yes. Your recordings and transcripts sync across all your devices — iPhone, Android, and the TicNote web app — under one account.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is my data used for AI training?">
    No. TicNote data is stored on US cloud infrastructure and is **never used for AI model training**.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>