- Capture both sides — Record microphone and speaker audio during a softphone call.
- Control recording — Start or stop a recording with one button.
- Choose file storage — Save finished audio in a chosen folder on the PC.
- Compress recordings — Reduce the size of audio files kept on the computer.
- Run on Windows — Install the app on Windows 10 version 15063.0 or later.
Call Recorder Lite by Cwiara
A free Windows app for recording both sides of softphone calls
Updated August 23, 2026
Call Recorder Lite by Cwiara Overview
Call Recorder Lite by Cwiara is a Windows app that captures microphone and speaker audio from softphone calls. It compresses each recording and saves the file in a folder on the PC.
It fits anyone who wants a simple call archive stored on a Windows 10 or newer PC. The app does not provide transcripts, audio editing, or shared storage. It also lacks compliance controls.
Key Features
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Windows desktop app with no paid add-ons listed. |
Pricing source: Microsoft Store
Pros
| Competitor | Pros |
|---|---|
| Bandicam | Call Recorder Lite stays focused on call audio, while Bandicam handles that job inside a broader screen-recording app. Call Recorder Lite keeps recording, file storage, and playback close together without video settings. Buyers who only need a local softphone record have fewer unrelated controls to manage. |
Cons
| Competitor | Cons |
|---|---|
| Bandicam | Bandicam supports computer audio and microphones with hotkeys, scheduled recording, source controls, and MP3 export. Call Recorder Lite offers a smaller control set and has little supporting documentation beyond its store listing. Buyers who run repeated or timed sessions may need the automation and output choices that Bandicam already includes. |
Reviews
- Microsoft Store — Rating 3.5/5 from 11 reviews. One reviewer recorded Microsoft Teams calls on Windows 10 and 11. Reinstalling the app fixed a window problem that appeared after a multi-monitor setup changed.
- TopSevenReviews — Messenger and Skype were among the calls captured. Google Meet and Microsoft Teams also worked in the Windows 10 laptop test. The reviewer found the controls simple and confirmed that microphone and system audio could be captured together. The interface felt dated, and the audio-only feature set was limited.
