It improves your notes rather than replacing them.
Granola runs quietly on your machine\, captures audio without joining as a bot\, and merges what was said with the rough notes you typed yourself.
No bot appearing in the participant list is a real difference — no awkward explanation\, no external attendee. And because it enhances your own notes\, the output reflects what *you* thought mattered rather than a generic summary. It became the default among founders for exactly these reasons.
Quick Information
Platform
Web
Pricing
Free + Paid (from $14/mo)
API
Available
Category
Productivity
Pros and Cons
Pros
- No bot joins your meetings
- Enhances your own notes rather than replacing them
- Genuinely useful free plan
- API and MCP on Business
- Opt out of model training
Cons
- Requires the desktop app running
- Limited history on the free plan
- Recording consent still applies
- Less useful if you take no notes yourself