Granola
Mac meeting notepad that captures audio locally and blends your notes with an AI summary.
Overview
Granola is a Mac app that captures system audio from any meeting tool without joining as a visible bot. It listens to the call and combines its transcript with any notes you type during the meeting to produce an AI-generated summary when the call ends. Because it captures audio at the operating system level rather than through a meeting integration, it works with every conferencing tool including in-person calls. Granola runs only on macOS and stores all processing locally.
Key features
- System-level audio capture with no meeting bot
- Live note-taking pad that blends with the AI transcript
- Post-call summary generated locally
- Custom summary templates for different meeting types
Pricing
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Monthly
- From $14/month
- Yearly
- Not on record
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- Not on record
- Last verified
- Checked October 4, 2026
Pros
- Works with any conferencing tool and in-person meetings
- No bot in the meeting room keeps calls feeling natural
- On-device processing means audio stays on your machine
Cons
- macOS only; no Windows or mobile support
- No shared team workspace or searchable archive
Who should use it
- Mac users who want a notetaker that works with any meeting tool
- People who prefer not to have a visible bot join their calls
- Anyone who mixes online and in-person meetings
Beginner, Intermediate · Individuals, Small teams
Who shouldn't
- Windows or Linux users
- Teams that need a shared, searchable transcript library
Facts
- Category
- AI productivity
- Platforms
- macOS
- Integrations
- None on record
- API
- Not on record
- Skill level
- Beginner, Intermediate
- Team size
- Individuals, Small teams
- Data and privacy
- Audio and transcript processing happens on-device; data does not leave your Mac.
Alternatives
- Otter.aiAI productivity
AI meeting assistant that joins calls to transcribe, summarise and extract action items in real time.
From $16.99/monthNot yet verified - FathomAI productivity
Free AI meeting notetaker for Zoom, Google Meet and Teams that highlights and summarises calls.
From $20/month - tl;dvAI productivity
AI meeting recorder for Zoom, Meet and Teams with a searchable library and cross-meeting AI queries.
Pricing information is currently unavailable.Not yet verified - Fireflies.aiAI productivity
AI meeting recorder that transcribes, summarises and builds a searchable library of your calls.
From $18/month
Frequently asked questions
How much does Granola cost?
From $14/month. Checked October 4, 2026.
Does Granola have a free plan?
Yes. Granola has a free plan.
Who is Granola best for?
Mac users who want a notetaker that works with any meeting tool; People who prefer not to have a visible bot join their calls; Anyone who mixes online and in-person meetings.
Which platforms does Granola run on?
macOS.
Does Granola have an API?
Our data does not list a public API for Granola.
What are the alternatives to Granola?
Tools often weighed against Granola include Otter.ai, Fathom, tl;dv, Fireflies.ai.