# AI meeting notes  without the price tag

Record meetings, get AI transcriptions, and generate smart summaries. All for free, with no usage limits and complete privacy.

## Everything you need, free

No hidden costs, no premium tiers for essential features

### Unlimited Recording

Record as many meetings as you want with no time limits or restrictions. Your meetings, your data.

### AI Transcription

Get accurate transcriptions powered by local Whisper models. Works offline with no cloud uploads.

### Smart Summaries

Generate intelligent meeting summaries with action items, decisions, and key points automatically.

### Calendar Integration

Connect Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, or Outlook to automatically organize your meeting notes.

### Complete Privacy

All processing happens locally on your device. Your conversations never leave your computer.

### Works Offline

No internet required for core features. Record, transcribe, and summarize without connectivity.

## More value than paid alternatives

See how Char compares to other meeting note tools

| Feature                  | Char Free | Others  |
|--------------------------|-----------|---------|
| Meeting recording        | Unlimited | Limited |
| AI transcription         | Free      | Paid    |
| Meeting summaries        | Free      | Paid    |
| Local AI processing      | Yes       | No      |
| Offline support          | Yes       | No      |
| Calendar integration     | Yes       | Limited |
| Custom templates         | Free      | Paid    |
| No usage limits          | Yes       | No      |
| Open source              | Yes       | No      |
| Self-hosting option      | Yes       | No      |

## Built for every conversation

From sales calls to lectures, Char adapts to your needs

### Sales Calls

Never miss a detail from prospect conversations. Get automatic summaries with next steps and objections.

### Lectures & Classes

Record lectures and get organized notes. Perfect for students who want to focus on learning.

### Team Meetings

Keep everyone aligned with shared meeting notes. Track decisions and action items automatically.

### Brainstorming

Capture every idea during creative sessions. Let AI organize and categorize your thoughts.

### Client Calls

Document client requirements and feedback accurately. Build better relationships with detailed records.

### Healthcare

HIPAA-ready with local processing. Perfect for patient consultations and medical documentation.

## Transparent by design

Char is fully open source. Inspect the code, contribute improvements, or self-host on your own infrastructure. No vendor lock-in, no hidden data collection.

## Ready to try Char?

Download now and start capturing better meeting notes in minutes. No signup required.