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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
1Jamie logoJamieFree plan + paidNomacOS, Windows, iOS5 of 566.5
2Bluedot logoBluedotFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 462.6
3Circleback logoCirclebackFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +15 of 559.6
4Otter.ai logoOtter.aiFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +25 of 555.3
  1. Jamie logo

    1. JamieTop pick

    Best for: European and regulated teams who want bot-free notes with EU data residency

    Free plan + paidmacOS, Windows, iOS

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Granola

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

    Pros

    • No bot joins your calls
    • Data stored in the EU; audio not kept
    • Works for in-person meetings too

    Cons

    • Free plan limited to 10 notes and 30-minute meetings
    • No Android app
    • Priced in euros, higher than some US rivals
    Visit Jamie Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    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 Jamie a good Granola alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, 10 notes/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026meetjamie.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Team price
    €33 per seat/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026meetjamie.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Languages
    99+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026meetjamie.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Data location
    EU
    Checked Oct 25, 2026meetjamie.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Certification
    ISO 27001, GDPR
    Checked Oct 25, 2026meetjamie.ai(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Bluedot logo

    2. Bluedot

    Best for: People who want bot-free recording, with video, on every device they use

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Granola

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

    Pros

    • No bot in the meeting
    • Apps on browser, desktop, mobile and Apple Watch
    • Data not used to train AI models

    Cons

    • Free plan covers only five meetings total
    • Video recording requires the Pro tier
    • Basic plan caps recording length at one hour
    Visit Bluedot Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 Bluedot a good Granola alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    5 meetings lifetime
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bluedothq.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $14 per user/month, billed annually (Basic)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bluedothq.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Languages
    100+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bluedothq.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Compliance
    GDPR, SOC 2
    Checked Oct 25, 2026bluedothq.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Circleback logo

    3. Circleback

    Best for: Professionals who care most about accurate, well-organised notes and action items

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Granola

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

    Pros

    • Detailed, well-structured notes and action items
    • Bot or bot-free capture, plus in-person recording
    • Transparent pricing including Enterprise

    Cons

    • Free plan keeps only 30 days of history
    • Fewer analytics than sales-focused tools
    • Smaller company than the market leaders
    Visit Circleback Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    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 Circleback a good Granola alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, $0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026circleback.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $15 per user/month (Pro)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026circleback.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Business price
    $25 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026circleback.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Languages
    100+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026circleback.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Bot-free option
    Desktop app for macOS and Windows
    Checked Oct 25, 2026circleback.ai(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Otter.ai logo

    4. Otter.ai

    Best for: Individuals and teams who want reliable live transcripts and summaries of video calls

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Granola

    Live transcripts during the call and a long track record.

    Pros

    • Live transcription with speaker identification
    • Works across Zoom, Teams and Google Meet plus in-person recording
    • AI chat across all your past meetings

    Cons

    • Free plan has tight minute and import limits
    • Bot auto-joining calls can surprise participants
    • Best accuracy is in English
    Visit Otter.ai Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    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 Otter.ai a good Granola alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, 300 transcription minutes/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026otter.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $8.33 per user/month, billed annually (Pro)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026otter.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Monthly price
    $16.99 per user/month (Pro)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026otter.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Meeting platforms
    Zoom, Teams, Google Meet
    Checked Oct 25, 2026otter.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    HIPAA
    Add-on on Enterprise
    Checked Oct 25, 2026otter.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.