AI meeting notes in the browser
AI meeting notes,
right in your browser.
No download to try. Reline records your meetings bot-free, keeps the audio so you can replay any moment, and runs on Linux and Chromebook — things Granola can't do.
No download required
Open a tab. Start recording.
Most AI notepads make you install a desktop app before you can take a single note, and the popular ones don't run in a browser at all. Reline runs in the browser, so you can start recording in seconds on any operating system — then pick up the native desktop app later if you want one-click system-audio capture.
Runs in your browser — start recording in seconds, nothing to install.
Works on Linux and Chromebook, not just Mac — anywhere a modern browser runs.
Bot-free — Reline records locally; no notetaker bot ever joins your call.
Keeps your recording — the audio is stored, so you can replay any meeting later.
Replay any moment — click a line in the transcript to hear exactly what was said.
Speaker-labeled transcripts in 60+ languages, auto-detected.
Citation-backed summaries — every point links back to the moment in the transcript.
Pick up the native desktop app anytime for automatic, one-click system-audio capture.
Browser & beyond
Reline vs Granola — where you can actually run it
| Capability | Reline | Granola |
|---|---|---|
Runs in your browser (no download) Granola is a Mac and iPhone app — there's no web version. | Yes | No |
Linux & Chromebook | Yes | No |
Bot-free capture (nothing joins the call) | Yes | Yes |
Keeps the recording to replay later Granola keeps the transcript, not the audio — there's no recording to play back. | Yes | No |
Replay any moment from the transcript | Yes | No |
Shared team workspace & permissions Granola is solo-first; team features are limited. | Yes | Partial |
Free plan, no credit card Granola offers a limited free tier, then paid. | Yes | Partial |
Comparison reflects public pricing + feature pages at the time of writing. Found something out of date? Let us know. See the full Reline vs Granola comparison.
How recording in the browser actually works
Here's the honest version, because the details matter. When you record in the browser, Reline captures your microphone instantly. To also capture the other side of the call — the audio coming out of your speakers — you share the meeting tab once, using your browser's built-in screen-share (this works best in Chrome and other Chromium browsers). From then on Reline records both sides locally and streams them for transcription. Prefer not to share a tab? The native desktop app captures system audio automatically, with no sharing step. Either way, no bot joins the meeting and nothing appears in the participant list.
Why keeping the audio matters
A transcript is a best guess at what was said. When the stakes are high — a legal call, an investor update, a customer commitment — you want to hear the actual words, not a paraphrase. Reline keeps your recording and lets you click any line in the transcript to replay that exact moment, so you can verify a quote instead of trusting it. Tools that discard the audio after transcribing leave you with no way to check. Reline's summaries are citation-backed too: every point links to the spot in the transcript it came from.
Linux, Chromebook, and everything in between
Because Reline runs in the browser, it isn't tied to one operating system. If you're on Linux or a Chromebook — where most AI notetakers simply don't ship an app — you can record, transcribe, and summarize meetings the same way everyone else does. Native desktop apps for Mac and Windows are there when you want them, and Linux desktop builds exist too (early, but real).
Honest about what's local and what's cloud
Capture happens locally — in your browser or on your machine. Transcription (, 60+ languages), AI summaries, and storage (Cloudflare R2) run in the cloud. Reline does not claim on-device AI, and "your audio never leaves your device" is not something we promise. What bot-free actually buys you is that no stranger is added to your meeting and nothing depends on a bot being let in. Reline is also not HIPAA compliant, so it isn't for protected health information.
Free to start, right now
The free plan records meetings, transcribes in 60+ languages, and writes citation-backed summaries with the full Lenses library — no credit card, no download. Open a tab and try it on a real call. Professional unlocks unlimited recording, transcription, and storage when you're ready.
Frequently asked
Recording in the browser, answered
- Does Reline really work without downloading anything?
- Yes. Reline runs in your browser, so you can record, transcribe, and summarize a meeting without installing an app. A native desktop app for Mac and Windows is optional, for one-click system-audio capture.
- Can the browser capture the other people on the call, not just my mic?
- Yes — you share the meeting tab once using your browser's screen-share (best in Chrome and other Chromium browsers) and Reline records both your mic and the call's audio locally. The desktop app does this automatically, without sharing a tab.
- Does it work on Linux or a Chromebook?
- Yes. Because it runs in the browser, Reline works on Linux and ChromeOS, where most AI notetakers don't ship an app at all. Mac and Windows also have native desktop apps; Linux desktop builds exist but are early.
- Does Reline keep the recording so I can listen back?
- Yes. Your audio is stored, and you can click any line in the transcript to replay that exact moment — useful for verifying a quote on a high-stakes call. Summaries are citation-backed and link to the transcript.
- Is a bot added to my meeting?
- No. Reline records locally — in your browser or on your machine — so no notetaker bot joins the call and nothing appears in the participant list.
- Is my audio processed on my device?
- Capture is local, but transcription, AI summaries, and storage run in the cloud (Cloudflare R2). Reline does not claim on-device AI, and is not HIPAA compliant.
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