Granola
Meeting notes taken from your device audio, with no bot in the call.
Overview
A note-taker that captures system audio locally instead of joining as a participant, so no visible bot appears in the meeting. It merges what was said with the notes you typed, which produces something closer to how people actually take notes.
Key features
No meeting bot
Captures device audio rather than joining the call.
Notes enhancement
Expands your shorthand using the transcript.
Template summaries
Consistent structure across meeting types.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Limited monthly meetings |
| Individual | $18/mo | Unlimited |
| Business | $14/user/mo | Team features |
Pricing last checked: Aug 17, 2026. Always confirm current pricing on the official site.
Pros & cons
Pros
- No visible bot, which changes the tone of a call
- Merging your own notes with the transcript beats a raw summary
Cons
- Desktop only
- Capturing audio without an announced bot makes disclosure your responsibility
Who it's not for
A recommendation is only worth something if it says who should skip the tool. Granola is a poor fit if:
- Jurisdictions requiring explicit recording notice, unless you give it yourself
- Mobile-only users
- Teams needing shared searchable archives
Privacy & your data
Audio is captured on your device and processed in the cloud for transcription. Because no bot announces itself, participants may not realise notes are being taken β tell them; in two-party-consent jurisdictions you may be legally required to.
Policies change. This summary reflects our last review β the vendor's current privacy policy is always the authority.
Integrations
How to use
Try it before you pay
Start on the free tier or trial and run one real task end to end β not a demo prompt. That is the only way to tell whether it fits how you actually work.
Check the limits that bite
Find the constraint that will matter at your volume: generation credits, seats, export quality or rate limits. It is usually not the headline price.
Decide in a week
Set a date to keep or cancel. Tools that survive on 'I might use it later' are how subscription costs quietly accumulate.
FAQs
- Is there a free version?
- Yes β Free on the Free plan.
- Can I use the output commercially?
- Generally yes on paid plans, but rights differ by tier and change over time. Check the vendor's current terms for your specific plan before client work.
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