Free Web
Free source (opens in a new tab)
Month
For: Trying Wave
Limits
- 30 minutes per month
- iOS, Android and Web
Includes
- AI transcription and summaries
- No credit card required
Productivity & writing · pricing
Wave pricing in 2026: Free, Pro and Teams explained
Choose Wave if you want an AI note taker for meetings, calls and lectures on phone, desktop and browser, free for 30 minutes a month and about $15 a month for unlimited recording.
- Starting price
- $7.5/mo (Teams)
- Free option
- Yes
- Plans
- 3
- Prices checked
- Sep 29, 2026
Wave pricing page, captured
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Wave plans and what they include
Wave limits the free plan by time. Free is forever and no card is needed, but covers 30 minutes of recording a month with AI transcription and summaries on iOS, Android and Web. Pro removes the limit: unlimited recording and transcription, AI summaries and action items, export to PDF, OneNote and email, on all platforms.
Pro is listed at $15 per month, and the page also shows $80 per year (about $6.67 per month); one block shows $100 per year. Prices vary by platform and region. Teams is $7.5 per user per month with a minimum of 5 users and adds centralized billing and an admin dashboard. Prices checked on 2026-09-29.
Wave plans compared
| Plan | Price | Billing | Who it is for | Key limits | API |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Web |
Free | Monthly | Trying Wave | 30 minutes per month; iOS, Android and Web | Not stated |
| Pro Web |
$15/mo | Monthly | Daily recorders | Prices vary by platform and region | Not stated |
| Teams Web |
$7.5/mo per user per month, min 5 users | Monthly | Small teams | Minimum 5 users | Not stated |
Which Wave plan to pick
| If you | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| you record the occasional short meeting | Free | 30 minutes a month with AI transcription and summaries, no card needed. |
| you record meetings or lectures regularly | Pro, $15/mo | Unlimited recording and transcription with summaries, action items and exports; the page also shows $80 per year. |
| you have a group of five or more | Teams, $7.5 per user per month | Everything in Pro plus centralized billing and an admin dashboard, with a 5-user minimum. |
What is free, what costs extra
Free access and trial
Free forever for 30 minutes a month.
Start free trial on Pro.
Extra costs and taxes
Weekly billing also available; app-store prices can be higher.
Not stated.
Costs that are easy to miss
- Prices vary by platform and region, and app-store prices can be higher.
- Weekly billing is also available.
- The yearly price appears as both $80 and $100 on the page, so confirm which applies.
- Audio is uploaded to servers for transcription.
Wave pricing and usage limits
Prices checked Sep 29, 2026 on the official US pricing page. Official pricing ↗ Prices and limits change often.
Free access and trial conditions
Free forever for 30 minutes a month.
Start free trial on Pro.
Paid plans: what changes as you upgrade
Pro Web
$15/mo source (opens in a new tab)
Month
$80/year shown (about $6.67/mo); one block also shows $100/year
For: Daily recorders
Limits
- Prices vary by platform and region
Includes
- Unlimited recording and transcription
- AI summaries and action items
2 more
- Export to PDF, OneNote, email
- All platforms
Teams Web
$7.5/mo per user per month, min 5 users source (opens in a new tab)
Month
For: Small teams
Limits
- Minimum 5 users
Includes
- Everything in Pro
- Centralized billing
1 more
- Admin dashboard
Usage caps, credits and extra costs
Weekly billing also available; app-store prices can be higher.
Not stated.
How much Wave costs per year
At the listed prices, a single user pays between $90 and $180 a year on the fixed-price plans, or nothing on the free tier within its limits. Annual billing discounts, taxes and usage-based extras are listed per plan above where the vendor publishes them.
Wave FAQ
Is Wave free?
Yes, 30 minutes per month with AI transcription and summaries and no credit card. source (opens in a new tab)
How much is Pro?
The page shows $80 a year or $15 a month, noting that is 20% less than in the app stores. source (opens in a new tab)
What does Teams cost?
$7.50 per user per month with a minimum of 5 users. source (opens in a new tab)
Is Wave free?
Yes, for 30 minutes of recording a month, on iOS, Android and Web with no credit card.
How much is Wave Pro?
$15 per month; the pricing page also shows $80 per year.
Is there a free trial of Wave Pro?
The page offers a free trial start on Pro.
How many people do I need for Wave Teams?
At least 5, at $7.5 per user per month.
Does Wave upload my audio?
Yes. Audio is uploaded to servers for transcription.
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