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Granola alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Granola: free plan limits meeting history, and no video recording to replay. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Granola, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Jamie currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Meetily logoMeetilyOpen sourceYesmacOS, Windows4 of 457.2
  1. Meetily logo

    1. MeetilyTop pick

    Best for: Teams with strict privacy needs who want meeting notes without cloud processing

    Open sourcemacOS, Windows

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Granola

    Open-source, fully on-device alternative with no cloud processing.

    Pros

    • Everything runs locally on your device
    • Free open-source Community edition
    • Works with any meeting platform

    Cons

    • Needs a capable computer for local models
    • Less polished than cloud notetakers
    • Speaker identification reserved for Pro
    Visit Meetily Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Meetily a good Granola alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Open source
    Yes, free Community edition
    Checked Oct 25, 2026meetily.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro price
    $10 per user/month, billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026meetily.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days (Pro)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026meetily.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Local processing
    Yes, 100% on device
    Checked Oct 25, 2026meetily.ai(opens source in a new tab)

The best Granola alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Jamie logo

Best Granola alternative for most people

Jamie

Also bot-free, European-hosted, with a free tier and in-person support.

Meetily logo

Best Granola alternative for a free option

Meetily

Open-source, fully on-device alternative with no cloud processing.

Bluedot logo

Best Granola alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Bluedot

Bot-free recording that also keeps video, with apps on every platform.

Meetily logo

Best Granola alternative for open source

Meetily

Open-source, fully on-device alternative with no cloud processing.

Circleback logo

Best Granola alternative for Mac

Circleback

Choose a bot or a bot-free desktop app, with automations and search.

Otter.ai logo

Best Granola alternative for Windows

Otter.ai

Live transcripts during the call and a long track record.

Bluedot logo

Best Granola alternative for iPhone and Android

Bluedot

Bot-free recording that also keeps video, with apps on every platform.

Bluedot logo

Best Granola alternative for working in the browser

Bluedot

Bot-free recording that also keeps video, with apps on every platform.

Granola alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Granola?

Jamie ranks first right now. Also bot-free, European-hosted, with a free tier and in-person support. Bluedot and Circleback follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Granola?

Yes. Jamie (free plan + paid), Bluedot (free plan + paid), Circleback (free plan + paid) and Meetily (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Granola?

Yes: Meetily.

Why do people switch from Granola?

The complaints we hear most: free plan limits meeting history; no video recording to replay; recording consent is your responsibility.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Granola, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.