Granola
Meeting notes app that captures device audio locally, with no bot joining the call
Last verified DocumentedBased on official sources; we have not tested this tool ourselves.
At a glance
Granola is a notes app for meetings. It runs on your computer or phone, captures microphone and system audio, and produces AI-enhanced notes that you can chat with and share. No meeting bot joins the call.
Best for
Individuals and teams that want device-level capture with no visible bot, and that are comfortable obtaining participant consent themselves.
Not for
Not a fit if you need regional data residency: the vendor states it does not offer EU, UK or other regional data residency at this time (security FAQ, 2026-10-03). Also not a fit if you need to keep or replay audio, since the vendor says it does not retain audio.
- Vendor
- Granola
- Pricing model
- Free tier
- Free tier
- Yes
- Open source
- No
- MCP support
- Yes
- Platforms
- macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Web (view and edit existing notes only)
- Category
- AI Productivity & Meetings
Features
- Capture method, bot-free: the help center states "no meeting bot" and that Granola runs only on your computer, passing microphone and system audio to its transcription provider (transcription help article, 2026-10-03).
- Capture method, desktop and mobile: macOS, Windows, iPhone and Android are listed; the mobile app can recognize speakers in face-to-face meetings. The web interface is "for viewing and editing existing notes only" (transcription help article, 2026-10-03).
- Audio: the vendor states it "does not record or save audio or video at any point during the call" (transcription help article, 2026-10-03).
- AI chat within and across meetings, shared folders and customizable note templates are listed on the Basic plan (pricing page, 2026-10-03).
- Business plan lists advanced integrations with Attio, Notion, HubSpot, Affinity and Zapier, MCP integration and API access (pricing page, 2026-10-03).
- Enterprise plan lists SSO, org-wide auto-deletion periods and an org-wide notification that Granola is being used (pricing page, 2026-10-03).
Limitations
- Meeting history on the Basic plan is limited: the pricing page shows "30 days" for Basic and "Unlimited" for Business (pricing page, 2026-10-03).
- Data is stored on AWS in the United States and the vendor does not offer regional residency (security FAQ, 2026-10-03).
- The vendor states you are responsible for obtaining consent from participants (security FAQ, 2026-10-03).
- The security FAQ says "By default on Free and Business plans, anonymised data may be used for Granola's own model improvements." (it says Free, the pricing page calls the free plan Basic). You can opt out in settings (security FAQ, 2026-10-03).
- Pricing page shows monthly per-user prices only; no annual price was visible.
Plans and pricing
Prices exactly as stated on the vendor's pricing page, each with the date we checked it.
| Plan | Price | Billing | Limits | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $0 per user per month | Free |
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| Enterprise | $35 per user per month | Monthly |
| Official pricing pageChecked |
| BusinessThe page shows the price as "per user per month". No billing-period statement and no annual price were shown. | $14 per user per month | Monthly |
| Official pricing pageChecked |
Prices change. Confirm the current price on the official page before you buy.
Check Granola pricingPlatforms and integrations
Platforms
- macOS
- Windows
- iOS
- Android
- Web (view and edit existing notes only)
Integrations
- Attio
- Notion
- HubSpot
- Affinity
- Zapier
- Linear
Quick answers
- Who is Granola for?
- Individuals and teams that want device-level capture with no visible bot, and that are comfortable obtaining participant consent themselves. Not a fit if you need regional data residency: the vendor states it does not offer EU, UK or other regional data residency at this time (security FAQ, 2026-10-03). Also not a fit if you need to keep or replay audio, since the vendor says it does not retain audio.
- What does Granola cost?
- Basic: $0 per user per month. Enterprise: $35 per user per month. Business: $14 per user per month. Verified Oct 3, 2026 against the official pricing page; prices change, so check it before you buy.
- Is there a free plan?
- Yes: Basic, with these limits: See limited meeting history (30 days); AI meeting notes; AI chat within and across meetings; Shared folders for collaboration; Customized note templates; Multi-language support; Opt out of model training any time.
- Does Granola support MCP?
- Yes, according to the vendor documentation (see the sources on this page). MCP lets AI assistants connect to the tool.
- What are the limitations of Granola?
- Meeting history on the Basic plan is limited: the pricing page shows "30 days" for Basic and "Unlimited" for Business (pricing page, 2026-10-03). Data is stored on AWS in the United States and the vendor does not offer regional residency (security FAQ, 2026-10-03). The vendor states you are responsible for obtaining consent from participants (security FAQ, 2026-10-03). The security FAQ says "By default on Free and Business plans, anonymised data may be used for Granola's own model improvements." (it says Free, the pricing page calls the free plan Basic). You can opt out in settings (security FAQ, 2026-10-03). Pricing page shows monthly per-user prices only; no annual price was visible.
- Which data does Granola access or keep?
- Vendor states "By default on Free and Business plans, anonymised data may be used for Granola's own model improvements." and "You can opt out at any time" in Settings (security, privacy and data FAQs, 2026-10-03). Vendor states "Third parties like OpenAI and Anthropic are never allowed to train on your data" (same page). Vendor states "Notes and transcripts are retained indefinitely unless you or your admin configures a retention policy." (same page). Vendor states all data is stored on AWS servers in the United States and that it does not offer EU, UK or other regional data residency at this time (same page). Vendor states audio is temporarily cached during the meeting for transcription only and that it does not retain audio recordings (same page). Vendor states it holds SOC 2 Type II certification, complies with GDPR and UK GDPR and offers a DPA, and is HIPAA compliant for Enterprise customers with a BAA (same page, no date shown); the security page states "We've shown independent auditors that our security practices meet SOC 2 Type 2 standards" and "Enterprise users have model training turned off by default" (granola.ai/security, 2026-10-03). Consent: "You are responsible for obtaining consent from participants before using Granola." (security FAQ).
- Can I use Granola and its outputs commercially?
- Not checked: terms of service were not read for this profile.
- Is there an API?
- Yes. The pricing page lists "API access" and "MCP integration in all your apps" under the Business plan (2026-10-03).
Sources
- Granola pricingaccessed
- Granola Docs: How transcription worksaccessed
- Granola Docs: Security, privacy and data FAQsaccessed
- Security at Granolaaccessed
- Granola AI meeting assistant pageaccessed
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