Best Task Manager App
TickTick
Cross-platform task, note-taking, and planning app with calendar views and habit tracking.
Paid Subscription35.99
- Web app
- iOS (iPhone & iPad)
- Android
- macOS
What is Granola?
AI meeting notes without a meeting bot Granola is an AI notepad for back-to-back meetings.
Our verdict
After evaluating AI meeting assistants, my team and I found Granola to be a refreshing alternative to traditional note-taking tools. Instead of trying to replace the meeting experience, Granola quietly works in the background, capturing key discussions and turning them into clear, well-structured notes.
What impressed us most was how natural and effortless the experience feels. You can stay focused on the conversation while Granola organizes action items, decisions, and important takeaways automatically. The notes are easy to review, edit, and share, making follow-ups much faster.
Based on our hands-on testing, we recommend Granola for founders, executives, consultants, product teams, and anyone who attends frequent meetings and wants accurate, AI-powered notes without interrupting the flow of the conversation.
Full review
Granola is an AI notepad for back-to-back meetings. It captures notes, actions, and follow-ups while you keep talking, and it works without a meeting bot. That makes it a fit for people who spend most of their day in Zoom, Meet, Teams, or in-person calls and want cleaner notes with less manual cleanup.
The main differentiator on the site is how it records: Granola uses your computer audio instead of joining the call as a bot. It also preps a brief before external meetings from your calendar, so you start with context instead of a blank page.
Granola is built for people who need meeting memory more than transcript storage. The free plan lets you take unlimited notes, but older notes past 30 days sit behind an upgrade. It is available on Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android, so it works across desktop and mobile workflows.
Who it's for
Best for
- Sales teams
- product managers
- founders
- consultants
- executives
- distributed teams
At a glance
| Pricing | Free plan |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes |
| Free trial | No |
| Pricing page | View pricing |
| Platforms | iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android, macOS, Windows |
| API | No |
| Company | Granola |
| Apps Insight Score | 51/100 |
Why this app scored 51/100
Editorial Review 26/30
- Product quality 9/10 9/10
- Ease of use 4/5 4/5
- Feature depth 4/5 4/5
- Innovation 4/5 4/5
- Value for money 3/3 3/3
- Recommendation confidence 2/2 2/2
Trust & Verification 16/25
- AppsInsight badge installed Badge verified 15/15
- HTTPS website HTTPS 1/1
- Business support email Missing 0/1
- Privacy policy published Missing 0/2
- Terms of service published Missing 0/1
- Security certifications None listed 0/2
- Knowledge base / help center Missing 0/2
- Social profiles linked 0 profiles linked 0/1
Community 0/20
- Verified reviews & rating 0 reviews (5 needed) 0/15
- Recent reviews No reviews yet 0/5
Product Profile 8/20
- Detailed description 144 words 1/3
- Screenshots 1 screenshot 1/3
- Demo video No demo video 0/2
- FAQ 4 items 1/2
- Feature list 6 items 1/2
- Pricing published Plan tiers published 3/3
- Pros & cons Pros & cons listed 1/1
- Integrations 0 integrations 0/2
- API available No 0/1
- Company details 1 of 3 details filled 0/1
Freshness 1/5
- Listing recently updated Updated 34 days ago 1/3
- Recent changelog entry No changelog entries 0/2
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How Granola compares
| Feature | Granola | TickTick | Otter.ai |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.0 / 5 | 5.0 / 5 | 5.0 / 5 |
| Pricing | Free plan | Paid Subscription | Paid Subscription |
| Starting price | Free | 35.99 | 16.99 |
| Free plan | Included | Included | Included |
| Free trial | No | No | Yes (7 days) |
| Platforms | iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android, macOS, Windows | Web app, iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android, macOS, Windows | Web app, Browser extension, iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android, macOS, Windows |
| Best for | Sales teams, product managers, founders, consultants, executives, distributed teams | Students, solo professionals, SMB teams, cross-platform users, people managing personal and work tasks in one app | Sales teams, customer support teams, recruiters, educators, SMB marketing teams, enterprise operations teams |
Key features
AI Meeting Notes
Captures notes, actions, and memory from live conversations so you can focus on the meeting.
No Bot Recording
Uses your computer audio instead of inviting a bot into the call.
Calendar Meeting Briefs
Syncs with your calendar and prepares a brief before external meetings.
Cross-Platform Apps
Available on macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android for desktop and mobile note-taking.
Works With Meeting Apps
Supports Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, and other meeting apps.
Private By Default
Keeps notes private unless you choose to share them.
Key benefits
- Spend less time rewriting notes after calls and more time acting on next steps.
- Walk into meetings with context already pulled from earlier conversations and your calendar.
- Keep notes across desktop and mobile, which helps when meetings happen in the office, on the road, or between calls.
- Reduce friction in meetings where teams do not want another attendee showing up as a bot.
- Keep older meeting history organized, then decide when to upgrade for access beyond 30 days.
Pricing
Free plan
Team
Free Plan
- Unlimited meeting notes; Upgrade to view and work with notes older than 30 days.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free plan available, with unlimited meeting notes on the free tier.
- No free trial needed because the product is already free to start.
- Works on macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android, so it covers both desktop and mobile use.
- Supports Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, and other meeting apps according to the homepage.
- Uses computer audio instead of a meeting bot, which is a clear workflow difference.
Cons
- Older notes beyond 30 days require an upgrade, so the free tier has retention limits.
- No API is listed in the fact sheet.
- No integrations are listed in the fact sheet, despite the site mentioning broad meeting app support.
Granola alternatives
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Otter.ai
AI meeting notes with searchable transcripts and workflow handoff
Paid Subscription16.997-day trial
- Web app
- Browser extension
- iOS (iPhone & iPad)
- Android
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Best Task Manager App
TickTick
Cross-platform task, note-taking, and planning app with calendar views and habit tracking.
Paid Subscription35.99
- Web app
- iOS (iPhone & iPad)
- Android
- macOS
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Frequently asked questions
Does Granola join meetings as a bot?
No. The site says it uses your computer audio, so it does not invite a bot into the meeting.
Is Granola free?
Yes. The fact sheet lists a free plan, and the site says you can download it for free.
Which platforms does Granola support?
The fact sheet lists macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android.
How far back can I view notes on the free plan?
The site says you can take unlimited notes for free, but notes older than 30 days require an upgrade.