Granola alternatives

Granola captures and organizes meeting notes, action items and follow-ups, with a free tier and apps for macOS, Windows, iOS and Android. When choosing an alternative, weigh whether you need bot-free capture, integrations with CRM or work tools, API or developer access, on-device processing, language support, and price, since several alternatives are paid.

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Granola

The AI notepad for back-to-back meetings.

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Quick picks

Closest match
GranolaStreamline meeting notes with AI-powered notepad
Free, like Granola
CirclebackAI-driven meeting notes and follow-up emails
Has an API
MeetGeekAutomate Meeting Insights with AI | MeetGeek

All 15 alternatives

Ranked by how well each one does what Granola does.

All 15Same job 8

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Granola
Same job
Streamline meeting notes with AI-powered notepad
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- Free plan
- macOS
- Windows
- iOS
- Android
Drop-in replacementFreeSimilar price to Granola
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Circleback
Same job
AI-driven meeting notes and follow-up emails
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Pick it if you need API, webhook, CLI or MCP access, syncing to Slack, Notion, Linear, HubSpot or Salesforce, or transcription in over 100 languages.
- Free plan
- API
- Web
- macOS
- Windows
- CLI
- Slack
Drop-in replacementFreeSimilar price to Granola
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Bluedot
Same job
AI-powered Chrome extension for Google Meet
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Pick it if you record in-person interviews from a phone, want one-click recording of browser calls, or mainly serve recruiters, sales teams or engineers.
- Free plan
- Web
- macOS
- Windows
- iOS
- Android
- Browser extension
Drop-in replacementFreeSimilar price to Granola
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MeetGeek
Same job
Automate Meeting Insights with AI | MeetGeek
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Pick it if you need speaker recognition, REST API access, candidate scoring for interviews, or voice agents that join or take calls.
- Free plan
- API
- Web
- iOS
- Android
- Browser extension
Drop-in replacementFreemiumSimilar price to Granola
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Revinote
Same job
Effortlessly Update Your CRM with a Simple Phone Call!
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Pick it if you want a Mac desktop app that captures system audio, mobile recording on iOS and Android, and chat with meetings via MCP in Claude or ChatGPT.
- Free plan
- API
- Web
- iOS
- Android
- macOS
Drop-in replacementFreeSimilar price to Granola
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Spellar AI
Same job
Personal Speaking CoPilot
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Pick it if you want to choose between GPT, Claude or Gemini models, use meeting templates, and send notes to Notion, Linear, Slack or Jira. This is a paid product.
- Free plan
- Web
- macOS
- iOS
- Browser extension
Drop-in replacementFreeCosts more than Granola
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Read Dashboard
Same job
Elevate your meetings with Read's Chief Meeting Officer Suite (CMO)
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Pick it if you are an executive assistant or manager who wants calendar and email context before meetings and follow-up tasks routed to team tools.
- Free plan
- API
- Web
- iOS
- Android
- macOS
- Windows
- Browser extension
Drop-in replacementFreeSimilar price to Granola
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Lansy DeskSame job
Call recaps and tasks without a meeting bot
Pick it if you want bot-free desktop capture on Linux as well as macOS and Windows, a shared team view, and a private mode that excludes specific meetings.
- Free plan
- Web
- macOS
- Windows
- Linux
Covers most of itFreemiumSimilar price to GranolaView Lansy Desk
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MinutesLink
AI note taker for online calls. Get human-accurate minutes for every meeting.
Pick it if you need a calendar bot for scheduled meetings, a browser extension that records without a bot, or CRM integrations for sales, HR or recruiting.
- Free plan
- Web
- Browser extension
Covers most of itFreemiumSimilar price to GranolaView MinutesLink
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Shadow
Meet once, stay ahead—Shadow helps you follow through
Pick it if you use a Mac and want on-device transcription, prompt-based outputs you can edit, and Markdown export for a personal meeting knowledge base.
- Free plan
- macOS
Covers most of itFreeSimilar price to GranolaView Shadow
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VoiceTaking
Capture Ideas Naturally with VoiceTaking's Smart AI Features!
Pick it if you want browser-based live transcription with speaker attribution and a live guide that cites your prep material. This is a paid product.
- Web
Covers most of itPaidCosts more than GranolaView VoiceTaking
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Meeting Ink
Meeting Minute Management System: Transcribe, Summarize, Note – Tailored for Every Meeting and Role
Pick it if you need real-time translation across multiple languages, custom industry vocabulary correction, or transcription of online videos in a browser tool.
- Free plan
- Web
Covers most of itFreemiumSimilar price to GranolaView Meeting Ink
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unWarp
Voice and meeting notes without a bot
Pick it if you want voice dictation alongside meeting capture from computer audio, with tagging and team plans. This is a paid, web-only product.
- Web
Covers most of itPaidCosts more than GranolaView unWarp
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OLVA
Bot-free AI meeting assistant with live question detection
Pick it if you want live answers and question detection during calls, live translation across 60 spoken languages, or editable PowerPoint generation.
- Free plan
- macOS
- Windows
- iOS
- Android
Covers most of itFreemiumSimilar price to GranolaView OLVA
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AI Notebook App
AI Notebook seamlessly organizes text, image, audio & YouTube video on your phone, for a powerful note-taking experience that won't miss a beat.
Pick it if you also need to summarize PDFs, articles, YouTube videos or lectures, and create study guides, flashcards or quizzes alongside meeting notes.
- Free plan
- Web
- iOS
- Android
- macOS
- Browser extension
Covers most of itFreeSimilar price to GranolaView AI Notebook App

Granola and its top 5, side by side

What we compared	GranolaThis product	Granola #1	Circleback #2	Bluedot #3	MeetGeek #4	Revinote #5
What it does	The AI notepad for back-to-back meetings.	Streamline meeting notes with AI-powered notepad	AI-driven meeting notes and follow-up emails	AI-powered Chrome extension for Google Meet	Automate Meeting Insights with AI \| MeetGeek	Effortlessly Update Your CRM with a Simple Phone Call!
Fit for Granola users	—	Drop-in	Drop-in	Drop-in	Drop-in	Drop-in
Pricing	Freemium	Free	Free	Free	Freemium	Free
Free plan	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
API	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Open source	No	No	No	No	No	No
Platforms	macOS, Windows, iOS, Android	macOS, Windows, iOS, Android	Web, macOS, Windows, API, CLI, Slack	Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension	Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension, API	Web, iOS, Android, macOS, API

Questions about Granola alternatives

What are the best alternatives to Granola?

On AINave, the closest matches are Granola, Circleback and Bluedot.

Is there a free alternative to Granola?

Yes. 13 alternatives have a free plan, including Granola, Circleback and Bluedot.

Which Granola alternatives have an API?

4 alternatives have an API, including Circleback, MeetGeek and Revinote.

Which Granola alternatives are verified?

VoiceTaking is verified by its maker.

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