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Granola

by Granola · Audio & Voice · Research

AI notepad for meetings · records your device audio, no bot joins the call · free plan (30-day history).

80/100AIVerso score
#14 of 17in Audio & Voice
Free · from $14/moStarting price
YesFree tier
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What is Granola?

Granola is an AI notepad for meetings: instead of sending a bot into the call, it captures the audio on your own device and turns your rough notes into complete meeting notes. It works alongside any meeting app, runs on desktop and mobile, and lets you chat with your notes afterwards. The free Basic plan keeps 30 days of meeting history.

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Granola pricing

Granola has a free tier. Price: Free · from $14/mo.

Plans & prices

Looking for something cheaper? ElevenLabs v4 by ElevenLabs costs from $6/mo and has a free tier.

Prices as published by Granola. This page was last updated on November 5, 2026; prices and plans change often, so check the provider’s pricing page before you buy.

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At a glance

ProviderGranola
CategoryAudio & Voice, Research
Starting priceFree · from $14/mo
Free tierYes
API accessYes
Open sourceNo

Key facts

Strengths

Free tier available
API access for developers

Limitations

No notable limitations in our data

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Granola?

Granola is an AI notepad for meetings: instead of sending a bot into the call, it captures the audio on your own device and turns your rough notes into complete meeting notes. It works alongside any meeting app, runs on desktop and mobile, and lets you chat with your notes afterwards. The free Basic plan keeps 30 days of meeting history.

What is Granola best for?

Granola is a strong pick for: Meetings where a visible note-taker bot is unwelcome; Turning quick notes into full meeting minutes; People who switch between Zoom, Meet, Teams and phone calls.

How much does Granola cost?

Granola starts at Free · from $14/mo (Basic free (30-day meeting history) · Business $14/user/mo · Enterprise $35/user/mo). A free tier is available. A cheaper option from another provider is ElevenLabs v4 (From $6/mo).

Is Granola free?

Yes — Granola has a free tier. Pricing: Free · from $14/mo (details: Basic free (30-day meeting history) · Business $14/user/mo · Enterprise $35/user/mo).

What are the best alternatives to Granola?

The highest-rated AI audio & voice tools from other providers on AIVerso are ElevenLabs v4 (96/100), Whisper v3 (91/100), Fish Audio (88/100).

Does Granola have an API?

Yes, Granola can be used via an API.

How does AIVerso rate Granola?

Granola scores 80/100 on AIVerso and ranks #14 of 17 in Audio & Voice. Scores combine public benchmark results, features and pricing; commissions never influence them.

How we rate: Scores and capability ratings are based on public benchmarks, provider documentation, features and pricing — not on commission rates. Prices can change; check the provider's site before buying. Last updated: November 5, 2026.