At your computer, Parley Notes comes in three forms. They share one account and one library so whichever you use, your notes are the same.
| Best for | Records calls | Transcribes on the computer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parley Notes for Windows and Mac | Calls at your desk | Both sides, no bot, even with headphones on | Yes once you download the model |
| The web app at app.parleynotes.com | Reading, searching, the Hub, Templates, the Mind Map | On paid plans, by sharing the meeting tab | No, always in the cloud |
| The browser extension for Chrome and Edge | Recording a call in a tab with your calendar and notes beside it | The tab's audio plus your microphone | No, always in the cloud |
Installing the desktop app
- Download Parley Notes from parleynotes.com (or the Microsoft Store on Windows).
- Run the installer. On Windows it installs for the current user, no administrator needed. If SmartScreen says the app is unrecognised, choose More info, then Run anyway; that notice goes away once our signing certificate is on the installer.
- Sign in with the same account you use on your phone. Your notes are there.
Windows 10 or 11 on a 64-bit PC or a Mac. About 100 MB installed, plus about 2.5 GB if you add the on-device transcription model.
What the desktop app adds
- Both sides of a call are heard because it listens to your microphone and the computer's sound at the same time so it works inside Teams, Meet, Zoom or any other call app, with no bot in the meeting. See Recording calls on your computer.
- Transcribing on this computer, with the optional model so the audio never leaves it. See Transcribing on your computer.
- Live insights during a call, on paid plans and a window that moves aside while you record.
- Meeting reminders from your calendar, a few minutes before each meeting.
- A safe home for your private transcripts key, protected by Windows or the Mac Keychain.
Audio permissions
On a Mac, the first recording asks for the microphone and for screen and system audio recording. Allow both or the other side of the call stays silent. You can check them later under System Settings, Privacy & Security. On Windows the permissions are granted when you install.
The web app and the extension
Open app.parleynotes.com in any modern browser for your whole library plus the Hub, Templates and the Mind Map. See The web app. For recording a call in a browser tab, see The browser extension.