This intelligent desktop app detects when an online meeting is happening and asks you if you'd like to record it with Beam Notes, our cutting-edge AI that automatically generates detailed assessments customised for your teams.
Publisher’s description
What is Beam Notes?
Beam Notes by Beam is proprietary Windows software in the video calls & voip category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.7.8, released on October 20, 2026. The version history goes back to July 29, 2026: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Beam Notes is a video calls & voip tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Beam Notes safe to download?
- The file is served by storage.googleapis.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
8877CDD27CBFBFDFF1F193E5CB5D2562BB8301626D78BB38E804745A8F2D7826· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7.8Latest | October 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.7.7 | October 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.7.6 | September 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.7.3 | July 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id BeamUp.BeamNotes -e"Beam Notes-1.7.8 Setup.exe" --silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Beam
- Category
- Video calls & VoIP
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 1.7.8
- Released
- October 20, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 30, 2026
- Versions listed
- 4
- Website
- beam.org
- winget ID
- BeamUp.BeamNotes
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beam Notes free?
Beam Notes is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Beam Notes safe to download?
The download comes from storage.googleapis.com; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Beam Notes with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Beam Notes be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Beam Notes run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Beam Notes?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 29, 2026.
Can I use Beam Notes without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Beam Notes?
Zoom Workplace, Microsoft Teams classic, Jitsi Meet, Linphone and 8x8 Work. The alternatives page compares them.
