10 Best Video Conference Recording Software

• OS: Windows, macOS

• G2 rating: 4.5 out of 5, 50 reviews

Movavi Screen Recorder is user-friendly video conferencing recording software with basic video-editing capabilities. The software makes screen recording quick and easy on any PC or Mac computer, and users can enhance their screen recordings with live drawing, annotations, and keystroke and mouse highlighting.

Key features:

• Can record any conference in HD and 4K
• Can record your system sound and speaker feed as well as microphone
• Offers annotation tools – helpful for recording a conference
• Removes noise from the audio feed and allows you to enjoy clear sound
• Can highlight your mouse actions and keystrokes
• Offers scheduled screen recordings functionality, in case you can’t attend your online event

Screencast-o-Matic is a video conference recorder that has recently added video-editing capabilities. The software is intuitive and easy to use, and is designed for professional and amateur collaboration. It also includes cloud storage, access to stock photos and videos, and it’s compatible with macOS, Windows, Android OS, and iOS devices. Some users have reported challenges with unclear or garbled audio recordings, but the free version of Screencast-o-Matic includes most of the features of the paid versions, allowing users to get a good feel for how the software will work after purchase.

Key features:

• Customizable screen recording
• Video-editing capabilities
• Screenshots and screenshot editing

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Icecream Screen Recorder is a video conference recorder for Mac, Windows, or Android devices. It includes annotation and editing features that allow users to highlight specific parts of the screen or embellish their videos while recording. Videos can be uploaded instantly to Icecream’s cloud server for quick sharing, and the software allows webcam recording and both system and microphone audio capture, as well. Some users have reported poor experiences with Icecream’s customer support, which could be a concern for some users.

Key features:

• System and microphone audio recording
• Live drawing and annotations
• Scheduled screen recordings

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Skype is widely known as the first audio and video conferencing software. First created as an alternative to long-distance calls in the 1990s, Skype has since evolved into a popular video conferencing and chat platform for businesses and private users. Along with conferencing capabilities, Skype also has a feature that allows users to record their calls and presentations on the go.

Key features:

• Free video conferencing
• Cloud storage
• Video- and audio-recording capabilities

Learn how to record a Skype meeting

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Microsoft Teams is another commonly used video calling and conferencing platform for businesses and individuals. Teams is especially popular with enterprises and presenters hosting online conferences with hundreds or thousands of attendees. The platform is designed with large-scale conferences in mind, which makes it ideal for national and international digital events. But, of course, not every Teams Meeting is broadcast to thousands of attendees. It works just as well for small meetings and conferences, too. Recording your conference call in Teams is very easy, but only the owner of the meeting is guaranteed to have recording capabilities. And, if you record with Teams, it will notify all members that the meeting is being recorded.

Key features:

• Seamless Microsoft Office integration
• One-click video conference recording
• Cloud storage via OneDrive

Learn how to record a Teams meeting

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Google Meet is a popular conferencing platform, largely because it is completely free. It also integrates seamlessly with Google’s G Suite (Google’s cloud-based answer to Microsoft Office). Like Microsoft Teams, Google Meet can be used to host a large-scale meeting or presentation with hundreds of participants. Of all of its features, its biggest advantage – aside from the price tag – is its ability to run in a Google Chrome browser with no software download.

Key features:

• Free video conferencing and recording
• Mobile version for iOS or Android devices

Learn how to record a Google Meet call

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Zoom has been a well-known video conferencing and recording platform for years, but it gained significant popularity in 2020 during the COVID-19 public health emergency. While Zoom was once known primarily as a business tool for virtual conferences, meetings, and webinars, people often use it today for casual virtual meetups, dates, and quick video calls, too. The free version allows users to make voice over IP (VoIP) calls, hold virtual meetings, record video and audio calls, and brainstorm with the Zoom Whiteboard. However, the free version does limit meetings to 40 minutes, whereas paid subscribers can hold meetings up to 30 hours in length. Paid subscribers can also access 5-10 GB of cloud storage and other features excluded from the free version.

Key features:

• Free video calls
• Zoom Whiteboard digital collaboration tool
• Mail and calendar integration
• Screen-sharing capabilities

Learn how to record a Zoom meeting

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GoToMeeting is another conferencing platform in direct competition with Zoom and Microsoft Teams. Like Skype, GoToMeeting includes an instant messaging platform, as well as video-conferencing capabilities. It also includes annotation tools to enhance presentations and video meetings while recording. While users don’t necessarily have to download GoToMeeting to view a video conference, the app is required for users to access all features and functions of the software. 

Key features:

• Video conference recording
• Meeting transcription services
• Call-in capabilities for video conferences
• Video annotation tools

Learn how to record a GoToMeeting call

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Webex is a conferencing and recording platform with both free and paid versions. One big benefit of this software is its translation capability. The platform includes real-time interpretation services, making it more accessible to a wider, more diverse audience. On the other hand, while Webex is known for its ability to host large online meetings and presentations, it does include limitations, depending on the user’s subscription level. Free subscribers can host meetings up to 40 minutes in length, with up to 100 attendees. At the next level ($14.50 per user per month), meetings may last up to 24 hours and include up to 200 attendees. Premium enterprise subscriptions are available and allow up to 1,000 attendees, but pricing is customized based on the subscriber’s requirements for the software. 

Key features:

• Instant messaging capabilities outside of meetings
• Carrier-grade cloud voice-calling capabilities
• Real-time translation feature

Learn how to record a Webex meeting

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RingCentral is a VoIP and conferencing platform, with a range of paid subscription options. The base Essentials subscription includes voice calls and team-messaging capabilities, but does not include video conferencing or recording. At the next level, with a Standard subscription, users can access phone, messaging, and video services, as well as fax, texting, and app integrations. At this level, users can record videos and access all key features and tools.

Key features:

• Integrated phone services with video capabilities
• Customizable dashboards
• Integration with Microsoft 365 and G Suite

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