Desktop Call Recorder is PC software for saving, automatically or manually, calls from the leading desktop messengers with features for individual, company, and legal use.

Parental Skype recorder did a great job during the era of Skype, but now that Microsoft is sunsetting Skype and the world uses Zoom, Microsoft Teams, WhatsApp, Telegram, Line, and Webex, it’s high time for a change. Our top pick for the successor is Desktop Call Recorder — a contemporary Windows program that records calls automatically (or user-initiated) from the most widely used desktop messengers, stores your recordings locally, and archiving for purposes both personal, commercial, and judicial.


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Whether you're capturing meetings, training sessions, or support calls, Desktop Call Recorder installs small and remains unobtrusive. It autodetects calls, automatically starts/stops, and records files locally on your computer so you're always fully in control. For anything not on the auto-detection list, an instant manual record is there for you — including in-browser solutions such as Google Meet or embedded messengers.

Core Features

  • Automatic Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, Slack, Telegram, Viber, Facebook Messenger, Signal, Line, and Comcast VoiceEdge desktop app recordings.
  • Hand recording of calls from other web or desktop messengers (e.g., Google Meet, browser-based Facebook Messenger).
  • Local storage only: recordings are securely stored on your PC; you choose the destination folder.
  • Auto start/stop: identifies calls and automatically starts/stops recording without user intervention.
  • Call metadata: optionally puts app names, usernames, and contacts into the filenames for faster organization and searchability.

Versions and Updates

Latest version: 2.16 (May 2025) — improved Settings page and reliability.

  • Echo cancellation and volume gain control (v2.15).
  • Botim VoIP support.
  • Stealth Mode for Background/Covert Recording (v2.8).
  • Password protection for Stealth Mode, real-time timestamping, and user initiation for network-limited cases.
  • Enhanced Skype metadata, resolving bugs, and performance improvements.
  • Frequent upgrades based on user feedback; ongoing integrations and enhancements.

Usage Scenarios

  • Legal compliance within regulated sectors; audit-proof record keeping.
  • Personal recording of interviews, meetings, and important calls.
  • Quality assurance, training, and dispute resolution for teams.
  • Note-taking, documentation, and security workflows.
  • Stealth Mode for complete concealment of recording, triggerable via hotkey (Ctrl + Win + Alt + D).

Pricing and Subscription

  • Free version: Fully functional; up to 30 calls per 30 consecutive days (Fair Usage Policy). Ideal for most personal users.
  • Pro subscription: Unlimited recording and potential premium features.
  • Price: £2.00 per computer per month (billed annually).

User Experience & Support

  • Designed for ease-of-use and minimal setup — start recording right after installation.
  • Get help feature for in-app bug reporting and suggestions.
  • Continuous enhancement focused on stability, performance, and new integrations.

Integration Roadmap

  • Ongoing improvements and expanded support for additional messengers.
  • Planned future addition of video recording.

Desktop Call Recorder is the only complete, Windows-built recording solution that keeps your information where it ought to be—in your hands—and your workflow simple. If you've been a Parental Skype recorder user, it's the natural step up — and it offers reliable capture for Zoom, Teams, Webex, and hundreds of other desktop programs without compromising the fundamental ingredients that make a difference: control, privacy, and clarity.