Rec review
A browser-first recorder for teams that need searchable, AI-enriched video.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Rec is a browser-based AI screen recorder for product, engineering, marketing, sales, and support teams. It captures screens, browser tabs, cameras, microphones, and system audio, then turns recordings into transcripts, summaries, chapters, and searchable video. Teams can share recordings through links, embeds, branded pages, Slack, and connected tools. Its MCP integration also supports AI-assisted recording and search through compatible assistants.
The free plan is unusually permissive for recording: it includes unlimited recording, 30 viewed minutes per month, no watermarks, and no credit card requirement. Rec’s paid model is based on usage credits rather than conventional per-user plans. Usage credits cost $0.02 per viewed minute, paid credits roll over, and monthly budget controls are available. Fixed budgets include $10 for approximately 500 viewed minutes, $20 for approximately 1,000 viewed minutes, and $50 for approximately 2,500 viewed minutes. A custom amount is also available, with unused paid credits rolling over. This structure suits teams that can forecast viewing, but it makes consumption tracking part of ongoing administration.
Rec’s strongest distinction is the depth of its AI workflow around recorded material. Automatic transcription, speaker-labeled transcripts, summaries, chapters, semantic search, chat across recordings, voiceovers, and dubbing into five languages extend the product beyond basic capture. MP4 downloads and Google Drive delivery support reuse, while connections to Claude, Cursor, Slack, Linear, GitHub, Notion, Zapier, Google Drive, and MCP broaden its workflow fit. It is a strong choice for teams working primarily in browser-based environments and wanting recordings to become searchable documentation. Teams needing broader platform coverage or a conventional per-user pricing model should choose an alternative.
Rec pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Unlimited free recording with no watermarks
- Transcripts, summaries, chapters, speaker labels, and semantic search
- Connects with Slack, Linear, GitHub, Notion, Zapier, and Google Drive
- Where it doesn't
- Platform support is limited to the web and Chrome extension
- Viewing and some AI generation use paid credits
- Usage-based pricing requires monitoring viewed minutes
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