Granola
FreemiumProductivityNotetakerNEWAI notepad for meetings that enhances your own notes with AI-generated summaries, transcripts, and action items.
Overview
Granola is a unique AI meeting notepad that takes a different approach from typical meeting bots. Instead of sending a bot to join your call, Granola runs quietly on your Mac or Windows machine, capturing meeting audio directly from your device. You take lightweight notes during the meeting, and Granola's AI enriches them with full context from the transcript -- producing polished meeting notes, action items, and summaries without anyone on the call knowing you're using AI. It integrates with Google Calendar and supports Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and other platforms.
Key Features
- +No meeting bot -- captures audio directly from your device
- +AI-enhanced notes that build on what you actually wrote
- +Automatic meeting transcription running locally
- +GPT-powered meeting summaries and action item extraction
- +Google Calendar integration for automatic meeting detection
- +Custom note templates for different meeting types
- +One-click sharing of polished meeting notes
- +Works with Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and more
Use Cases
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +No bot joining the call -- the most discreet AI meeting assistant available
- +Enhances your own notes rather than replacing them, preserving your perspective
- +Clean, minimal interface that doesn't distract during meetings
- +Generous free tier with 25 meetings per month
- +Fast setup -- just install and it works with your calendar
Cons
- xDesktop app required -- no web-only option
- xOnly captures audio from your device, not from phone calls or in-person meetings without a laptop
- xFewer integrations than Fireflies or Otter for CRM and project management tools
- xTranscript quality depends on your device microphone and audio setup
Pricing Details
Free: 25 meetings/mo with AI notes. Pro: $18/mo -- unlimited meetings, custom templates, priority support. Business: $14/user/mo (billed annually) -- team features, admin controls.