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now recording review

Free#16 of 34 in Meeting Recording Software

A free local recorder with transcription and exports, but no integrations and limited platform coverage.

7.8/10Editor score
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

now recording is a browser-based meeting recorder for individuals who want local audio capture and transcription without a bot joining their call. It can capture microphone, browser-tab, system, or imported-file audio, then produce live transcripts, speaker labels, AI summaries, action items, and searchable meeting text. It supports Google Meet, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, Slack huddles, phone calls, and in-person meetings, with audio remaining local during recording and transcription.

Pricing is straightforward: there is one Free plan, and the product is currently free during early access. The plan includes local browser recording, on-device transcription, speaker separation, summaries, full-text search, audio-file imports, and Markdown, text, subtitle, JSON, and audio exports. Optional text-only cloud sync adds access to meeting text and search across signed-in devices. That makes now recording a useful fit for individuals who want a no-cost recorder without paying for a separate tier, while the lack of paid plans means there is no expanded plan structure to choose from.

Its strongest focus is private, bot-free capture rather than integrations or team collaboration. Users can record directly from meeting tabs or system audio, and the product covers several meeting services without requiring a recording bot. However, it offers no integrations, supports web and iOS, and has basic sharing controls. Choose now recording if local audio capture, transcription, searchable notes, and flexible exports matter most. Consider another meeting recording product if your workflow depends on connected apps, broader platform coverage, or more advanced sharing controls.

now recording pros and cons

  • Where it wins
    • Local, bot-free capture with on-device live transcription
    • Speaker labels, summaries, action items, and searchable meeting text
    • Broad exports plus imports for MP3, M4A, WAV, OGG, and MP4 audio
  • Where it doesn't
    • No integrations for connecting meeting data to other tools
    • Platform coverage is limited to web and iOS
    • Sharing controls are basic

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