Granola

    AI notepad for your meetings — takes notes while you listen.

    From 13€/mo. Excellent for Mac consultants and managers with 5+ meetings/week. The free version covers basic needs well.

    ToolTrim Verdict

    Granola

    3.8/5
    DecentEditorial score

    Excellent for Mac consultants and managers with 5+ meetings/week. The free version covers basic needs well.

    Free planYes
    ModelFreemium
    FromFreemium
    Verified2026-05-08
    Quick decision

    Granola — when it makes sense.

    Excellent for Mac consultants and managers with 5+ meetings/week. The free version covers basic needs well.

    Keep if

    You're on Mac and want meeting notes without adding a visible bot. You prefer to enrich your own notes rather than fully delegating to AI

    Challenge if

    You're not on Mac — the tool only exists on macOS (for now). You want CRM tracking of meetings — Fathom is better

    Main limitation

    macOS only for now — no Windows or mobile (iOS app in 2026)

    Granola Summary

    In short
    Category
    productivity tool.
    Price from
    13€/mo (Business).
    Best for
    freelancers and solopreneurs.
    Avoid if
    You're not on Mac — the tool only exists on macOS (for now); You want CRM tracking of meetings — Fathom is better.
    Alternatives
    Fathom, Otter.ai.
    ToolTrim verdict
    Excellent for Mac consultants and managers with 5+ meetings/week. The free version covers basic needs well.
    Audience

    Who is Granola for?

    ConsultantDeveloperOps / COO

    Solo / Freelance

    Highly recommended

    Team

    Highly recommended

    Strengths and limitations

    Granola, strengths and limitations.

    What it does well

    • No visible bot in the meeting — discreet capture from your machine
    • Enriches your own notes rather than replacing them entirely
    • Works in-person too — no internet needed to record
    • Native macOS app — very low latency and performance impact
    • $125M in funding: product in intense development in 2026

    Where it falls short

    • macOS only for now — no Windows or mobile (iOS app in 2026)
    • Requires being on your Mac during the meeting
    • Fewer CRM features than Fathom for salespeople
    • Still less known — fewer community resources than Otter.ai
    Features

    What Granola covers.

    Meeting notes
    Transcription
    Ai assistant
    Use cases

    What is Granola used for?

    Take notes during a difficult client call without a visible bot
    Enrich in-person meeting notes with full transcription
    Find what was said in a meeting 3 weeks ago in seconds
    ToolTrim Analysis

    Our take on Granola.

    Granola is a macOS app that runs in the background during your meetings (Zoom, Meet, Teams or in-person) and automatically enriches your rough notes with the full transcription and an AI-structured summary. You jot down a few keywords, Granola fills in the rest.

    The Business plan at $14/user/month (≈€12.88) gives access to unlimited meeting history, advanced AI models and integrations (Notion, Slack, etc.). The free version includes the last 30 days of history.

    Key difference from Fathom or Otter.ai: Granola doesn't join the meeting as a bot — it captures sound directly from your machine, without other participants knowing. For sensitive meetings where you can't add a visible bot, this is a decisive advantage. $125M raise in March 2026 at $1.5B valuation.

    Pricing

    How much does Granola cost?

    Granola is priced at €12.88/mo (Business plan). Here's what each plan actually includes.

    Free0 €

    Free with 30-day history

    Business12.88€/mo

    Business $14/user/month · Enterprise $35/user

    macos_only

    Price verified on 2026-05-08· granola.aiSee all plans
    Comparison

    Best alternatives to Granola.

    2 alternatives to Granola — compared by price, features, and fit for freelancers and small teams. Some are free or cheaper than Granola's €12.88/mo.

    ToolPrice/moFree planTT ScoreReplaceableVerdict
    GranolaCurrent
    		13€
    3.8
    		—
    Fathom
    		17€
    3.6
    		—
    Otter.ai
    		9€
    3.6
    		—

    ToolTrim Score · Independent editorial analysis · Not a user rating

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    Rating

    Our verdict on Granola.

    3.8/5

    Decent

    ToolTrim editorial score · Independent analysis

    Analysed signals

    Clear and documented use cases
    Free or freemium plan available
    Accessible pricing (< €20/mo)
    Category reference tool
    Hard to replace short-term
    Built-in AI features

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    What is Granola used for?

    AI notepad for your meetings — takes notes while you listen.

    How much does Granola cost?

    Granola costs €12.88/month (Business plan). Price verified on 2026-05-08.

    Is Granola suitable for beginners?

    Granola is particularly suited for freelancers and solopreneurs. high

    Is Granola worth the price?

    Excellent for Mac consultants and managers with 5+ meetings/week. The free version covers basic needs well.

    What are the best alternatives to Granola?

    The main alternatives to Granola are: Fathom, Otter.ai.

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