FAQ: Plaud or There.do for Construction Site Reports?

For a complete analysis of both tools, check out our detailed Plaud vs There.do comparison.

Does Plaud work for construction site reports?

Plaud can record and transcribe a site conversation, but it doesn't natively generate a structured construction-format report (work packages, punch lists, progress) or handle annotated photos. It's a general-purpose recorder, not a construction-specific tool.

Is There.do really free?

Voice notes and audio are unlimited and free on There.do. The free tier also includes 5 generated documents per month. Beyond that, the Pro plan is priced at a monthly-equivalent rate under an annual commitment. Plaud's device includes 300 free transcription minutes per month (about 5 hours), after which a subscription is required (starting at $99.99/year).

Do I need to buy a device to use There.do?

No. There.do runs directly from the mobile app, on the smartphone you already own. No box, badge, or proprietary charger required, unlike Plaud whose device costs $159 to ~$179 depending on the model.

Is Plaud easier to use on site?

For triggering a recording with one gesture, yes — that's Plaud's core strength. However, for producing a finished, shareable document (a report with photos, distributed to stakeholders), There.do goes further in structuring the output.

Does There.do handle construction site photos?

Yes, this is one of its strengths: photos can be added and captioned directly within the report, which Plaud doesn't natively offer.

Does There.do integrate with other construction software?

Yes: Resolving, Mezzoteam, Kroqi, Toolkit, WhatsApp, Mail, and OneDrive are supported, connecting There.do to the tools already used by the firm or contractor.

Can There.do show who read a report?

Yes, There.do offers read tracking: you can see who opened a sent document. A post-deadline lock is also available to freeze a document after a given date, strengthening traceability in a dispute.

What's the main drawback of Plaud for an architect?

The cumulative cost (device between $159 and ~$179, then a subscription beyond the free 300 monthly minutes), the need to carry an extra object with a proprietary charger, and the lack of construction-specific features (annotated photos, industry integrations).

To go further on this topic, our article on the Plaud alternative for architects details concrete use cases where There.do has the edge.

What's the main drawback of There.do?

The free tier caps generated documents at 5 per month (voice notes remain unlimited). There.do also requires a working smartphone and doesn't offer a single-gesture physical recording trigger like a dedicated wearable badge.

Can Plaud and There.do be used together?

Nothing technically prevents combining both, but for a mostly construction-focused use case, There.do already covers meeting recording, report generation, and industry integrations, with free and unlimited voice notes.

How much does Plaud cost overall for regular professional use?

Budget for the device ($159 to ~$179 depending on model), then, if volume exceeds the free 300 monthly minutes, a Pro subscription at $99.99/year (1,200 min/month) or Unlimited at $239.99/year (unlimited transcription).