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Granola

An AI notepad that transcribes and summarises back-to-back meetings in the background — no bot, no friction.

Our take: Granola offers a frictionless solution for capturing meeting notes by passively listening to computer audio, eliminating the need for intrusive bots.

Best forBusy professionals and teams who need automatic, accurate meeting notes without adding a bot to every call
ReviewedPricing: Freemium
7.6 out of 105 criteria · see breakdown
Try GranolaFree plan available; paid plans from $12/user/month
The bottom line

Granola simplifies meeting documentation with AI-driven, bot-free transcription and summarization.

Our score

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4.8 out of 5
30+ reviews

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isGranola — AI-powered notepad that transcribes and summarizes meetings without a bot.
Our takeGranola offers a frictionless solution for capturing meeting notes by passively listening to computer audio, eliminating the need for intrusive bots.
It supports major video conferencing platforms and provides structured summaries and action items. The free plan is limited to notes from the past 30 days, with advanced features and integrations available in paid tiers.

Best / not good for

Best for
  • Professionals with frequent meetings
  • Teams needing automated note-taking
  • Users seeking bot-free transcription
Not good for
  • Users requiring offline transcription
  • Organizations needing on-premise solutions
  • Individuals with minimal meeting schedules
Trade-offs

Friction report

Trade-offs to know before signing up.

  1. Time to value
    Fast: Quick setup with immediate transcription capabilities.
  2. Scale breakpoint
    Potential limitations in enterprise-level integrations and controls.
  3. Walled garden
    Moderate: Integrations available but may require higher-tier plans.
Still a fit?
If none of these block you, start on the free plan.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Granola join my meetings as a bot?

No. Granola captures audio directly from your computer in the background, so there is no bot to invite and participants see no external attendee in the call.

Is there a free plan, and what are its limits?

Yes — the Basic plan is free and includes AI meeting notes, AI chat across meetings, shared folders, and note templates. The main limitation is that notes older than 30 days are only accessible on paid plans.

Which video-conferencing platforms does Granola support?

Granola works with Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and other platforms that play audio through your computer, since it captures the system audio rather than integrating at the platform level.

Can I use Granola for in-person meetings or phone calls?

Yes. The Granola iPhone app lets you capture notes for face-to-face meetings and phone calls, extending coverage beyond video conferencing.

What integrations does Granola offer?

Premium integrations on paid plans include Notion, Slack, HubSpot, and Zapier. Granola also provides an MCP connector that works with AI tools such as Claude, Figma, and Cursor, plus an API for custom workflows.

Alternatives

  • Step up

    Otter.ai for advanced transcription features.

  • Lighter alternative

    Tactiq for basic meeting transcription.

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