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SendRec
What SendRec is
SendRec is an open-source asynchronous video messaging platform for recording, sharing, and tracking video messages. Users can record a screen, camera, or both, pause and resume, and draw on screen while speaking. The service also accepts batches of up to 10 video uploads in MP4, WebM, or MOV format. Managed-app recordings are automatically transcribed using whisper.cpp on SendRec’s EU servers; its privacy policy says audio is not sent elsewhere. Share links can require a password or viewer email, expire after seven days, or disable downloads. Per-video analytics include views, completion funnels, CTA click-through rates, engagement heatmaps, and per-viewer tracking when email gating is enabled. SendRec offers email, Slack, and webhook notifications, with webhook events for video creation, views, comments, and milestones. It can be self-hosted using Docker Compose or a Helm chart, with PostgreSQL and S3-compatible storage. The source is licensed under AGPLv3, and self-hosting is free with no seat limits. The managed free plan allows 25 videos per month, five minutes per video, and one team workspace; Pro costs €8.00 per month.
Who it suits
It suits teams that need asynchronous video messages with sharing controls and viewer analytics, or operators who want to self-host. The free managed plan has limits on monthly videos, duration, playlists, and workspace count.
What it does well
- Record screen, camera, or both
- Share links with passwords, email gates, or expiry
- Per-video analytics include engagement heatmaps
- Self-hosted version is free with no seat limits
- Managed recordings are transcribed on EU servers
What to know first
- Free plan limits videos to 25 per month
- Free videos are limited to five minutes each
- Free plan allows one team workspace
- Free monthly quota blocks new recordings until reset or upgrade
Limits
The Free plan allows 25 videos per month, five minutes per video, three playlists, and one team workspace. When the monthly quota is reached, existing videos remain accessible and shareable, but new recordings are blocked until the quota resets or the plan is upgraded.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Business | Everything in Pro · Workspace SSO (OIDC + SAML) · SCIM user provisioning · Workspace-level billing | €12 a month |
| Pro | Everything in Free · Unlimited videos · Unlimited playlists · Unlimited recording duration · Unlimited team workspaces · Your branding, without the SendRec footer | €8 a month |
| Free | 25 videos / month · 5 min max per video · Up to 3 playlists · 1 team workspace · Password-protected sharing · View analytics & notifications · Automatic transcription · EU data residency | On request |
| Enterprise | Everything in Business · Dedicated infrastructure · Custom integrations · Help deploying on your own infrastructure · Dedicated account manager · Custom SLA | On request |
As sendrec.eu lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit https://sendrec.eu/.
- Choose the managed web app or self-host with Docker Compose or a Helm chart.
- Select the Free plan or a paid plan; Pro is €8 per month and Business is €12 per month.
- Record your screen, camera, or both, or upload videos in MP4, WebM, or MOV.
- Share a video link and configure its password, email gate, expiry, or download setting.
Verdict
SendRec combines recording, controlled sharing, transcription, and viewing analytics, with both managed and self-hosted options. The managed free tier is capped, while self-hosting is available under AGPLv3 without seat limits.
Questions
Is SendRec free?
Yes. Its Free plan includes 25 videos per month, a five-minute maximum per video, up to three playlists, and one team workspace. Self-hosted SendRec is free with no seat limits.
Can I self-host SendRec?
Yes. You can self-host using Docker Compose or a Helm chart, with PostgreSQL and S3-compatible storage. The source is licensed under AGPLv3.
Which platforms does SendRec support?
The listed platforms are web and self-hosted.
What integrations and notifications does it provide?
SendRec provides email, Slack, and webhook notifications. Its separate Nextcloud app adds link previews and Smart Picker support.
Where is managed data stored?
The maker says managed data is stored in the EU; the production server is identified as Hetzner’s Helsinki, Finland region.
Facts from SendRec's own pages
- AI summaries
- For summaries, chapters, and title suggestions, the managed service sends transcript text to Mistral AI's European endpoint, not the audio or video. · sendrec.eu, 8 Oct 2026
- Analytics
- Per-video analytics include views, completion funnels, CTA click-through rates, engagement heatmaps, and per-viewer tracking when email gating is enabled. · sendrec.eu, 8 Oct 2026
- EU data
- The maker says managed data is stored in the EU; its privacy policy identifies the production server as Hetzner's Helsinki, Finland region. · sendrec.eu, 8 Oct 2026
- Free limit
- When the free monthly quota is reached, existing videos remain accessible and shareable, while new recordings are blocked until quota reset or upgrade. · sendrec.eu, 8 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Bucharest, Romania · sendrec.eu, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- SendRec provides email, Slack, and webhook notifications, and its separate Nextcloud app adds link previews and Smart Picker support. · sendrec.eu, 8 Oct 2026
- License
- The source says SendRec is licensed under AGPLv3, and self-hosted SendRec is free with no seat limits. · sendrec.eu, 8 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The service provider is Neamtu Alexandru PFA, with Alexandru Neamtu identified as responsible for the site's content. · sendrec.eu, 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- SendRec describes itself as an open-source async video messaging platform for recording, sharing, and tracking video messages. · sendrec.eu, 8 Oct 2026
- Recording
- Users can record their screen, camera, or both, pause and resume recordings, and draw on screen while talking. · sendrec.eu, 8 Oct 2026
- Self-hosting
- SendRec can be self-hosted with Docker Compose or a Helm chart and uses PostgreSQL and S3-compatible storage. · sendrec.eu, 8 Oct 2026
- Sharing
- Share links can be password protected, gated by viewer email, set to expire after seven days, or configured to disable downloads. · sendrec.eu, 8 Oct 2026
- Transcription
- Recordings are automatically transcribed on the managed app using whisper.cpp on SendRec's EU servers; its privacy policy says audio is not sent elsewhere. · sendrec.eu, 8 Oct 2026
- Uploads
- The service supports uploading up to 10 videos at once in MP4, WebM, and MOV formats. · sendrec.eu, 8 Oct 2026
- Webhooks
- Webhook events cover video creation, viewing, comments, and milestones, with HMAC-SHA256 signatures, retries, and a delivery log. · sendrec.eu, 8 Oct 2026
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