AI live lecture notes
Record a lecture in your browser and Notedly writes your notes while your professor talks, in standard, Cornell or outline format. Live lecture notes are part of Premium Plus, $24.99 a month or $129.99 a year.
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How AI lecture note takers compare
| Tool | Best for | Price |
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 Notedly
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Best for Study notes that build while the lecture happens, in standard, Cornell or outline format, next to your readings and YouTube lectures | Premium Plus, $24.99/month or $129.99/year. Readings and YouTube free up to 10,000 words/month |
| S StudyFetch | Best for Recording a lecture, then turning it into enhanced notes, flashcards, a practice test or an audio recap | Free to start. Premium $19.99/month or $96/year (US App Store)[1][2] |
| M Mindko | Best for Turning one lecture recording into notes, flashcards, a quiz, a study podcast and a mind map | Free account covers your first lecture. Mindko Pro adds unlimited recordings[3] |
| S Studley AI | Best for Flashcards, quizzes, practice questions and podcasts from lectures, recordings and YouTube videos | Free download with in-app purchases (US App Store)[4] |
| O Otter.ai | Best for Live transcripts and notes for classes and meetings on Zoom, Google Meet or Microsoft Teams | Free: 300 minutes/month, up to 30 minutes per conversation. Pro $16.99/month, or $13.59 with a .edu email[5][6] |
How live lecture notes work
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Open live lecture notes. Sign in with Premium Plus and open live lecture notes in your browser. There's no app to install.
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Pick a note style. Standard, Cornell or outline.
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Record when class starts. Notedly listens through your browser's microphone and shows a live transcript on screen.
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Watch your notes build. After about a minute, your notes start appearing in the style you picked and keep growing as the lecture goes. They're saved to your account as they build.
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Click Save Summary when class ends to finish your notes. They sit next to your readings and YouTube notes for the same class.
Why students use Notedly for lectures
- Notes during class, not a transcript to read later. Notedly writes study notes while the professor is still talking, so you can follow along and see what you missed.
- The format your class uses. Choose Cornell, outline or standard notes before you hit record. There's nothing to reformat afterward.
- The whole course in one place. The same account turns textbook chapters and articles into notes on every plan, and handles YouTube lectures too. Long videos with captions work, and short videos without captions are transcribed by AI. PDF uploads come with Premium.
- The price up front. Premium Plus is $24.99 a month or $129.99 a year, listed on our pricing page.
Tips for better lecture notes
- Ask before you record. Follow your school's and your instructor's rules on recording.
- Sit where your device can hear. Notes are only as good as the audio, so get close to the speaker or away from noise.
- Check the details. Compare names, dates, numbers and formulas against the slides or textbook before an exam.
Use AI responsibly
Use lecture notes to understand and review the material. Follow your course's AI and recording policies, and don't hand in AI-generated text as your own work.
Frequently asked questions
Can AI take notes during a live lecture?
Yes. With Notedly Premium Plus, open live lecture notes in your browser, pick a note style and start recording. Notedly shows a live transcript, and after about a minute your notes start appearing and keep building until class ends. They're saved to your account as they build.
How much do Notedly's live lecture notes cost?
Live lecture notes are part of Premium Plus, $24.99 a month or $129.99 a year. They aren't included in Free or Premium. Every plan, including the free one with 10,000 words a month, can turn YouTube lectures and readings into notes, and Premium ($9.99 a month or $49.99 a year) adds PDF and audio uploads.
Which note style is best for lecture notes?
Cornell works well if you'll review with questions and a summary, and outline suits lectures that move topic by topic. Standard is the quickest to skim before a quiz. You pick the style before you start recording.
Do I need permission to record a lecture?
Often, yes. Many schools and instructors have rules about recording class. Check your course policy and ask your instructor before you record.