Granola
A bot-free AI notepad that turns your rough meeting notes and device audio into clean write-ups.
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About Granola
Granola takes a different approach from bot-based notetakers. It captures audio directly from your computer or phone, so nothing visibly joins the call, and you type rough notes as you normally would during the meeting. Afterwards it combines your jottings with the transcript to produce structured notes in templates you choose, and you can chat with a single meeting or across your meeting history. It works for any call app and for in-person conversations, with desktop, iOS, Android and Apple Watch apps, and audio is deleted after transcription. Team workspaces share notes, and Business adds unlimited history, integrations, API and MCP access. The free Basic plan shows only limited meeting history; Business and Enterprise are per user per month, with Enterprise adding SSO, admin controls and HIPAA-compliant workspaces. Because it is bot-free, be mindful of local consent rules for recording conversations.
Best for: People who take their own notes in meetings and want them enhanced without a visible bot.
Pros and cons
What works
- No bot joins the meeting
- Blends your own notes with the transcript
- Audio deleted after transcription
Why people leave
- Free plan limits meeting history
- No video recording to replay
- Recording consent is your responsibility
Top Granola alternatives
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Jamie66.5Also bot-free, European-hosted, with a free tier and in-person support.
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Bluedot62.6Bot-free recording that also keeps video, with apps on every platform.
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Circleback59.6Choose a bot or a bot-free desktop app, with automations and search.
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Meetily57.2Open-source, fully on-device alternative with no cloud processing.
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Otter.ai55.3Live transcripts during the call and a long track record.
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Granola: common questions
Is Granola free?
Granola has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: Yes, limited history (checked on Granola's own site).
Is Granola open source?
No, Granola is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Meetily.
What platforms does Granola run on?
Granola is available for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android.
What are the best alternatives to Granola?
The highest-ranked Granola alternatives right now are Jamie, Bluedot and Circleback. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.