# Limitless review > Limitless is an AI-powered audio recording and transcription platform built around the wearable Pendant. Following its acquisition by Meta, new hardware sales have ceased and the service operates for existing hardware owners. - Canonical: https://toolsrankai.com/tools/limitless - Official site: https://www.limitless.ai/ - ToolsRank rank / score: #402 / 62.1 (methodology https://toolsrankai.com/methodology) - Categories: AI Meeting Assistants, AI Knowledge Management, AI Personal Notes & Second Brain - Pricing: Free for existing users (Closed to new customers). At the review date (September 2026), Limitless has ceased sales of new Pendant hardware following its acquisition by Meta. The Unlimited Plan has been made free for existing Pendant owners throughout 2026, while standalone web and desktop recording and the Rewind app have been sunsetted. Always check the official website for operational updates. - Fact-checked: 2026-09-08 · First listed: 2026-09-08 ## Verdict Limitless is strictly relevant for existing Pendant owners who continue to receive free service support and transcript access throughout 2026 following Meta's acquisition. It is not an option for new prospective buyers, who cannot purchase hardware or register standalone recording accounts. ## What it is Limitless was designed as a personal AI assistant and memory aid, capturing conversations and meetings via its proprietary wearable hardware device, the Pendant, as well as companion desktop and mobile applications. Spun out of the technology behind Rewind, the platform records speech, generates automated text transcripts, and produces summaries and action items grounded in spoken interactions. Following its acquisition by Meta, the company restructured its product offerings. New Pendant hardware sales were halted as of December 5, 2025, and direct audio and screen capture via the Limitless Web App, Desktop App, and Rewind software were officially sunsetted. Operating functionality remains primarily for existing hardware owners, who retain access to transcription, summarisation, and previously recorded meeting archives throughout 2026 at no subscription cost. From a technical standpoint, the Pendant pairs with mobile devices via Apple's Accessory Kit protocol, employing TLS in transit and Hardware Security Module (HSM) encryption in storage. The system also supports integrations with Google Workspace apps like Gmail and Google Calendar to align calendar events and meeting contexts with captured audio transcripts. **What makes it different:** Unlike software-only transcription bots that join digital calls as participants, Limitless relied on a dedicated physical wearable Pendant designed to capture in-person ambient audio and meetings with local device encryption. **Best for:** existing owners of the Limitless Pendant seeking zero-cost meeting transcription and archive search through 2026 **Not ideal for:** new customers looking to adopt an active AI meeting recorder or teams operating in sunsetted jurisdictions such as the EU and UK ## Key features - **Wearable Audio Capture** — Records ambient conversations and in-person discussions via the wearable Pendant hardware. - **Automated Transcription & Summaries** — Converts recorded audio into searchable text transcripts accompanied by meeting summaries using integrated third-party AI models. - **Configurable Audio Retention** — Permits users to define custom retention windows (1 day, 1 week, 1 month, 1 year, or indefinite) or retain text transcripts while wiping raw audio. - **Hardware-Backed Encryption** — Encrypts data in transit via TLS and secures stored audio and transcripts using Hardware Security Modules (HSM) and Apple's Accessory Kit. - **Calendar Context Integration** — Connects with Google Calendar and Gmail to associate upcoming scheduled meetings and attendee information with captured recordings. - **Bulk Data Export** — Allows users to download and export their entire history of audio recordings and transcripts through the mobile app and developer API. ## Use cases - **In-Person Meeting Documentation** — Existing Pendant owners capture live office meetings and discussions without placing phones or microphones on conference tables. - **Personal Memory Retrieval** — Users search across historical voice memos, transcripts, and summaries to recall commitments, dates, and discussed decisions. - **Historical Transcript Review** — Account holders browse and export meeting logs created across desktop and Pendant devices before software recording was discontinued. ## Pros - Unlimited Plan provided completely free of charge to continuing Pendant hardware owners throughout 2026. - Granular privacy controls including customisable audio retention windows and complete data export via app or API. - Physical wearable format enables seamless capture of in-person interactions without a meeting bot joining calls. ## Limitations - New hardware purchases are permanently closed, rendering the product unavailable to new buyers. - Recording features in the Desktop App, Web App, and Rewind have been discontinued. - Service was fully discontinued across the UK, EU, Israel, Turkey, China, Brazil, and South Korea in December 2025. ## Pricing At the review date (September 2026), Limitless has ceased sales of new Pendant hardware following its acquisition by Meta. The Unlimited Plan has been made free for existing Pendant owners throughout 2026, while standalone web and desktop recording and the Rewind app have been sunsetted. Always check the official website for operational updates. Vendor prices and limits change; verify on the official pricing page before purchasing. ## Score factors - editorial: 74 (editorial) - utility: 58 (editorial) - trust: 78 (editorial) - freshness: 62 (editorial) - engagement: 0 (measured) - momentum: 50 (measured) ## Languages, platforms, integrations - Languages: English - Integrations: Google Calendar, Gmail, Apple Accessory Kit ## FAQ ### Can I still buy a Limitless Pendant? No. Limitless officially ceased sales of new Pendant hardware on December 5, 2025, after announcing its acquisition by Meta. ### How long will Limitless support existing customers? Limitless has stated that it will continue supporting existing Pendant customers throughout 2026, granting free access to the Unlimited Plan. ### Can I still record meetings using the desktop or web apps? No. Recording capabilities on both the Limitless Desktop App and Limitless Web App have been disabled, although users can continue accessing and reviewing past recordings through 2026. ### Which regions are no longer supported? As of December 5, 2025, the Limitless service is no longer supported in the European Union, the United Kingdom, Brazil, China, Israel, South Korea, and Turkey, with accounts in those regions slated for deletion after December 19, 2025. ### How does Limitless handle user privacy and consent? Limitless mandates in its Terms of Service that users proactively provide notice and obtain consent from all parties before recording. The platform uses Apple's Accessory Kit for device-to-phone encryption and stores records with Hardware Security Module protection. ### Can I delete or export my stored data? Yes. Users can export their transcripts and recordings through the app and API, set automated deletion rules for audio files, or delete their entire account and data at any time. ## Alternatives - [Otter.ai](https://toolsrankai.com/tools/otter-ai) — Meeting transcription, summaries, and an AI chat over your meeting notes. - [Fireflies.ai](https://toolsrankai.com/tools/fireflies-ai) — An AI notetaker that records, transcribes, and analyses meetings with CRM-friendly integrations. - [Fathom](https://toolsrankai.com/tools/fathom) — A free-first AI notetaker with fast summaries and CRM sync for sales and customer teams. - [tl;dv](https://toolsrankai.com/tools/tldv) — Meeting recorder and AI notes with multi-meeting reports and CRM automation. ## Sources checked - [Limitless Home & Acquisition Announcement](https://www.limitless.ai/) - [Limitless Privacy Overview](https://www.limitless.ai/privacy) - [Limitless Privacy Policy](https://www.limitless.ai/privacy-policy) --- Cite https://toolsrankai.com/tools/limitless for ToolsRank's editorial judgment; verify changing vendor facts through the sources above. Reviewed 2026-09-08.