Sales
Record the call, keep the deal moving.
- The client's own words
Pains, budget and objections, with the moment they were said.
- Next steps, owned
Who promised what, and by when.
- Follow-up, drafted
A recap email after the call, on Pro and Business.
Meeting recorder
AI meeting recorder free, with no bot
Record Google Meet, Zoom, Teams and Webex calls from Chrome, or the Zoom and Teams apps on your Mac. No bot joins. After you stop, you get a transcript, AI notes and action items.
- No botNothing joins the call
- 4 platformsMeet, Zoom, Teams, Webex
- 99+Transcript languages
- 180 minFree every month
How to record a meeting in 3 steps
Recording a meeting with Meetlens takes three clicks, on any of the four platforms.
- 1
Join the call as usual
Open Google Meet, Zoom, Teams or Webex in Chrome. On a Mac, the Zoom and Teams apps work too.
- 2
Press Start recording
Pick a report format and, if you like, add your microphone. Audio goes to Meetlens in parts while you talk.
- 3
Open your notes
Stop when the call ends. The transcript, AI notes and action items open in your Meetlens workspace.
Bot-free
Record meetings without a bot
Most AI meeting recorders send a bot into the call: it joins as a participant, and everyone sees it in the list. Meetlens records from your own computer instead, so the participant list stays the same.
No bot also means nobody is announced. Tell people you're recording at the start of the call.
How to record a meeting without a bot →Meeting recording for Zoom, Google Meet, Teams and Webex
One recorder for every call. Each platform has its own page with the details.
ZoomZoom in Chrome, or the Zoom app on your MacZoom AI note taker →
Google MeetAny Google account, no Workspace plan neededRecord Google Meet audio →
Microsoft TeamsTeams in Chrome, or the Teams app on your MacAI note taker for Teams →
WebexWebex in Chrome, even as a guestWebex AI note taker →
On Windows, the Zoom and Teams apps can't be recorded: join the same meeting in your browser.
Meeting recorder vs. built-in Zoom, Meet and Teams recording
Every platform can record on its own, with conditions. Here is how that compares with Meetlens.
Built-in recording
- Who can record
- The host, or people the host or admin allows
- Plan
- Often paid: Zoom cloud, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365
- What is saved
- Video and audio
- Where it goes
- The organizer's cloud, Drive or OneDrive
- Notes and tasks
- AI add-ons on some plans
Meetlens
- Who can record
- Anyone in the call, from their own computer
- Plan
- Any account, including free Zoom and Gmail
- What is saved
- Audio only, no video or screen
- Where it goes
- Your Meetlens workspace
- Notes and tasks
- Transcript, notes and action items after every call
Built-in recording details are taken from the Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft help centers, October 2026.
Record meeting audio, with no video and no bot
Meetlens is an audio recorder for meetings. Here is exactly what it captures.
- ✓The meeting's audio from the Chrome tab
- ✓Your microphone, if you turn it on
- ✓The Zoom and Teams apps on a Mac
- ×Camera video or the screen
- ×Other tabs or apps you didn't choose
- ×A live transcript during the call
From recording to transcript, notes and action items
One real meeting, four ways to use it. The recorder doubles as a free AI note taker.
A brief, the client's needs, decisions and open questions, in the report format you pick.
AI meeting notes →Who does what, by when, with a link back to the moment it was said.
Action items →Timestamped and speaker-labelled, with the key moments marked on the recording.
Meeting transcription →Ask about this call, or all your meetings at once. Answers cite the moment.
Ask AI about your meetings →
Real Meetlens screens from a test meeting. Names and content are illustrative.
Who records meetings with Meetlens
Recruiters
Interview the candidate, not your notebook.
- No bot in the room
Candidates talk to people, not a recorder bot.
- Interview report, ready
Fit, signals and next step in one place.
- One view for the panel
Share the report instead of retyping notes.
Team leads
1:1s and syncs that keep their promises.
- Agreements, on record
What you and the team agreed, call by call.
- Tasks per person
Who owns what after every sync.
- Ask what was agreed
AskLens answers from all your past calls.
Client calls
Every client call, on the record.
- What the client asked for
Requests and changes, in their words.
- Who promised what
Your side and theirs, with due dates.
- Ask across the account
Find what came up in any call with them.
Chrome Web StoreWhat people say after the call
“It doesn't just give you a transcript, it pulls out what actually matters: decisions, who's doing what, next steps. Best part is I can just focus on the conversation instead of typing notes the whole time.”
Chrome Web Store review“Used to spend like 30 minutes on a summary after each call, now it's 5. My team actually reads the summaries now instead of ignoring them.”
Chrome Web Store review“We also mix languages quite a bit during calls, and it still gives us clear reports in the language we've selected in the settings.”
Chrome Web Store review
Rating, users and reviews from the Meetlens listing in the Chrome Web Store, October 2026. Reviews are shortened.
No call to record?
Recording an in-person meeting or a phone call
Meetlens has no phone app. Record the meeting on your phone or a voice recorder, then upload the MP3, M4A or MP4 file. You get the same transcript, notes and action items.
Upload a recording →Free plan
What the free plan includes
- 180minutes a month
- 60minutes per recording
- 10AI reports a month
- 10AI questions a month
- 99+transcript languages
- $0no credit card
Guides to recording meetings
Recording meetings · start hereHow to Record a Meeting Without a BotHow to record Zoom, Google Meet, Teams or Webex calls without a notetaker bot: compare 5 bot-free methods, what participants see, and consent.5 bot-free methodsWhat participants seeConsent- Sales callsSales Call RecordingHow to record sales calls on Zoom, Google Meet and Teams, ask for consent, transcribe the recording, and turn it into notes and coaching.
- Recording lawsIs It Legal to Record a Meeting?When recording a Zoom, Teams or Google Meet call is legal, whose state consent rule applies, what platform notices and AI note takers change, plus scripts.
Meeting recorder questions
What is the best way to record a meeting?
For online meetings, use a meeting recorder that captures the call from your own computer, so you don't need the host's permission or a paid plan. Meetlens records Google Meet, Zoom, Teams and Webex from Chrome, and the Zoom and Teams apps on a Mac, then writes the transcript, notes and action items.
How can I record a meeting for free?
Install the Meetlens Chrome extension and start recording from the meeting tab. The Free plan includes 180 minutes a month, up to 60 minutes per recording and 10 AI reports, with no credit card.
Can I record a meeting if I'm not the host?
Yes. Meetlens records from your own computer, so it works when you join as a participant or a guest. Tell everyone before you start recording.
Will other participants know I'm recording?
Not from Meetlens: no bot joins the call and the platform shows no recording notice. Tell people yourself at the start, for example: "Heads up, I'm recording this call with Meetlens so I can share notes afterward. Let me know if you'd rather I didn't."
Can I record a meeting without adding a bot?
Yes. Meetlens records from the Chrome extension or the macOS app on your own computer, so no Meetlens participant joins the call. You start and stop recording yourself and remain responsible for informing participants and obtaining any required consent.
What does the Meetlens meeting recorder capture?
Meetlens captures the meeting's audio after you start recording: the meeting tab in Chrome, or the call audio of the Zoom or Teams app on a Mac. If you turn it on, it adds your microphone. It does not record camera video or the screen.
Which meeting platforms can I record?
Google Meet, Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Webex in Chrome. On a Mac, the macOS app also records the Zoom and Teams desktop apps. On Windows, join Zoom or Teams in your browser instead of the app.
Where do I find my meeting recording?
In your Meetlens workspace. The meeting opens there with its transcript, notes and action items; it is not saved to Zoom, Google Drive or OneDrive. Recording downloads are available on paid plans.
What happens when I stop the recording?
Meetlens finishes uploading the audio and processes it. The completed meeting includes a timestamped transcript, speaker labels, AI notes, action items, the report format you picked and a clickable timeline.
Can I record a meeting on my phone?
Not with Meetlens yet: there is no phone app. Record the meeting with your phone's voice recorder and upload the MP3, M4A or MP4 file to Meetlens.
Can I upload a recording I already have?
Yes. Use recording import for an existing MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG, WebM or MP4 file. You can also import a prepared TXT transcript. File size and recording length limits depend on the plan.
Is it legal to record a meeting?
It depends on where the participants are: some places require everyone's consent. Tell people you're recording and follow any rules your company sets. Our guide on whether it is legal to record a meeting explains the rules.
Record your next meeting, with no bot in the call
Use the Chrome extension or the macOS app. 180 free minutes a month, no credit card.