How much does the Omi AI pendant cost in 2026?
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The Omi price has two parts in 2026: a one-time pendant purchase and an optional paid listening plan. Basic includes 300 listening minutes per month; paid plans increase or remove that allowance without changing the core features. The Omi pendant includes a charger, so a separate charger is not a required purchase.
- The Omi price separates the wearable purchase from an optional paid listening subscription.
- Basic includes 300 listening minutes per month; Plus includes 1,500; Unlimited has no minute cap.
- Every plan includes the same core features, including transcripts, summaries, tasks, memories, and search.
- Start with your existing phone or Mac to assess the workflow before choosing wearable hardware.
Why this matters
Buy the capture method you need, then choose the listening allowance you use. Those are separate decisions. A pendant changes how you capture conversations; a higher listening allowance changes how much monthly use your plan covers.
That distinction matters when comparing a device listing with a subscription listing. They cover different parts of the setup. An accessory adds another decision, but it should not become an automatic addition to your order.
For a 2026 purchase, separate the device, listening plan, and optional accessories before comparing checkout totals. Do not treat every item in the store as something you need to start taking notes.
How much does the Omi AI pendant cost in 2026?
The pendant is a one-time hardware purchase. Your ongoing plan depends on listening volume, with Basic, Plus, and Unlimited sharing the same core features. Current device and optional wrist-band prices appear in the product cards below.
The listening allowances below reflect the published plan details from August 2026. The product and capture details were checked on September 23, 2026.
| Plan | Listening allowance | Best for | Main advantage | Main limitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | 300 minutes per month | Occasional conversations and initial evaluation | Same core features as the other plans | Smallest monthly allowance |
| Plus | 1,500 minutes per month | Regular use that fits within a defined allowance | More listening time without an uncapped plan | Still has a monthly cap |
| Unlimited | No minute cap | Frequent capture without tracking a monthly allowance | Removes the listening-minute cap | Adds a recurring subscription commitment |
Hitting a minute cap does not stop recording. Audio remains available to manage and export. That is different from having an unlimited listening allowance, so choose a plan based on your actual use rather than assuming recording stops at the threshold.
Device and optional accessory
The pendant includes a charger and supports neck wear with its lanyard and silicone case. The wrist band is an alternative way to wear the device, not a requirement for using it.
Basic: 300 listening minutes per month
Best for: occasional capture and evaluating the workflow. Basic includes 300 listening minutes per month and the same core features as the paid plans. You can assess transcripts, summaries, tasks, memories, and search without choosing a larger allowance first.
The advantage is feature access. You are not choosing a stripped-down set of note-taking tools simply because your listening needs are smaller. The limitation is volume: 300 minutes is the smallest monthly allowance.
Use this plan to answer a practical question: do the resulting notes help you follow up? Review whether summaries preserve decisions, whether action items need correction, and whether you return to saved conversations. A larger allowance does not answer those questions for you.
Choose Basic when your listening needs fit the allowance. Do not choose a paid plan solely because you expect different core features; the published plans share those features.
Plus: 1,500 listening minutes per month
Best for: regular capture within a defined monthly allowance. Plus includes 1,500 listening minutes per month. It sits between the smaller Basic allowance and Unlimited's uncapped listening.
The advantage is room for more conversations while retaining a defined allowance. The trade-off is that you still need to understand your monthly usage. An allowance that covers selected meetings is not automatically the right fit for recording throughout your working day.
Think about what you intend to capture. Selected customer conversations, project discussions, or personal voice notes create a different usage pattern from continuous capture. Choose against that pattern, not against the number of calendar invitations you receive.
Choose Plus when Basic is too restrictive and 1,500 minutes matches your use. Review the current billing terms before deciding between monthly and annual billing.
Unlimited: no listening-minute cap
Best for: frequent capture without managing a monthly minute allowance. Unlimited removes the listening-minute cap. It does not introduce a separate set of core note-taking features.
The advantage is straightforward: you do not have to fit listening into a monthly allowance. The trade-off is an ongoing subscription commitment. Removing the cap is useful when the cap constrains your workflow, not merely because the plan name sounds more complete.
Unlimited also does not remove the need to review important notes. A transcript still needs checking before you treat a name, commitment, or technical detail as settled. More capture is not the same thing as verified output.
Choose Unlimited for uncapped listening, not for an assumed feature upgrade. If your usage fits a smaller allowance, the shared core features remain the same.
Why your total varies
Your total depends on what you buy and how you use it. These are the supported differences that matter for a 2026 buying decision:
- Hardware choice: You can use the phone or Mac app's built-in microphone without purchasing the wearable. The pendant adds a wearable capture method.
- Listening allowance: Basic includes 300 minutes per month, Plus includes 1,500 minutes per month, and Unlimited has no minute cap.
- Billing period: The paid plans have monthly and annual billing options. Check the selected term rather than assuming every subscription listing covers the same period.
- Wearing preference: Neck wear and wrist wear are different setups. The wrist band is sold separately.
- Extra charging equipment: A charger is included with the pendant. Another charger is an additional purchase, not a prerequisite.
Do not add specifications to the comparison that the product does not publish. Battery life, water resistance, weight, and on-device storage do not have published figures in the verified product information. A purchase decision should not depend on guessed numbers.
Should you start with the app or buy the pendant?
Omi is best for professionals who want spoken conversations turned into searchable notes and tasks. The buying decision is whether you need wearable capture for that workflow or can start with a microphone you already use.
| Setup | Best for | What it does | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phone or Mac app | Evaluating the note-taking workflow | Records through the built-in microphone without the wearable | Does not provide a wearable capture setup |
| Pendant with neck wear | Professionals who want wearable conversation capture | Captures what you say and hear while worn | Requires a hardware purchase |
| Pendant with wrist band | People who prefer wrist wear | Provides an alternative way to wear the same device | Requires a separately purchased accessory |
Start with the app if your main uncertainty is the output. Start with the pendant if wearable capture is the reason you are considering the product. Buy the wrist band because you prefer that wearing position, not because it is needed for the core software features.
A practical buying sequence
- Choose capture. Decide whether your existing phone or Mac microphone suits the conversations you intend to record.
- Review notes. Check the resulting transcripts, summaries, and tasks against what was actually said.
- Check usage. Match your listening needs to the published monthly allowances.
- Choose allowance. Select Basic, Plus, or Unlimited based on volume rather than assumed feature differences.
This sequence separates output quality, capture preference, and monthly usage. Each answers a different buying question. You can decide whether the notes help before committing to accessories or a larger listening allowance.
Do you need a subscription to use the pendant?
Basic includes 300 listening minutes per month, so a paid listening plan is not required to start. Plus and Unlimited change the allowance, not the core feature set.
That makes the device purchase and the plan decision separate. Choose the hardware for how you want to capture conversations, then choose the allowance for how much you intend to use it.
What happens when you reach the listening limit?
The 300-minute Basic allowance and 1,500-minute Plus allowance are monthly listening caps, but reaching a cap does not stop recording. Audio remains available to manage and export.
Do not interpret that continuation as an uncapped plan. If you need listening without a minute cap, Unlimited is the plan designed for that requirement.
Can you use it for meetings and phone calls?
You can record online meetings through the Mac app, or use the phone or wearable in the room. The service does not join Zoom, Meet, or Teams calls as a bot. For phone calls, the supported approach is speakerphone recording.
Consent rules vary by location; check local law before recording. The guide to recording conversations with a wearable pendant covers the consent questions to consider. A listening subscription does not replace permission to record.
FAQ
What's included with the Omi pendant?
The pendant includes a charger and a neck-wearing setup with a lanyard and silicone case. A wrist band is sold separately.
Does the Basic plan include transcription and summaries?
Basic includes the same core features as the paid plans, including transcripts, summaries, action items, memories, and search. Its listening allowance is 300 minutes per month.
How many listening minutes does Plus include?
Plus includes 1,500 listening minutes per month. Choose it when that allowance fits your regular use and Basic's smaller allowance does not.
Does Unlimited have a listening-minute limit?
Unlimited has no listening-minute cap. Its main distinction from the other plans is the allowance, not a different set of core features.
Can I use the app without buying the wearable?
You can record through the phone or Mac app's built-in microphone without the wearable. This lets you evaluate the note-taking workflow before choosing hardware.
Will recording stop when I use all my minutes?
Reaching the monthly minute cap does not stop recording. Audio remains available to manage and export.
Do I need to buy a separate charger?
A charger is included with the pendant. An additional charger is optional rather than necessary to start.
Can I export or delete my conversations?
You can export your data and delete individual items or everything. Those controls let you manage captured conversations rather than keeping every recording indefinitely.
One last thing
The useful test is what happens after the conversation. Before choosing a larger plan, take a saved summary and use it to complete a real follow-up: confirm a decision, assign an action, or find a detail you would otherwise have forgotten.
If you never return to the notes, more recording will not fix that habit. Decide what you want to retrieve, then build your capture routine around it.
