Granola alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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Best Granola alternative for most people
JamieAlso bot-free, European-hosted, with a free tier and in-person support.
Best Granola alternative for a free option
MeetilyOpen-source, fully on-device alternative with no cloud processing.
Best Granola alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
BluedotBot-free recording that also keeps video, with apps on every platform.
Best Granola alternative for open source
MeetilyOpen-source, fully on-device alternative with no cloud processing.
Best Granola alternative for Mac
CirclebackChoose a bot or a bot-free desktop app, with automations and search.
Best Granola alternative for Windows
Otter.aiLive transcripts during the call and a long track record.
Best Granola alternative for iPhone and Android
BluedotBot-free recording that also keeps video, with apps on every platform.
Best Granola alternative for working in the browser
BluedotBot-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.