Granola
Granola
A bot-free AI note-taking app that captures meeting notes privately without an AI assistant joining the call.
Our editorial assessment as of Jun 4, 2026, based on the public sources listed below.
Rank in Note-taking
#2
Tier
A
Score
82.0
Underlying model
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Strengths
- Records meetings without a bot, allowing for more candid and natural conversations.
- Provides clean, AI-enhanced summaries with a simple user experience.
- Offers a privacy-focused workflow for users concerned about recording bots.
Considerations
- The application is Mac-only as of early 2026.
- It does not provide live, real-time transcription during the meeting; notes are available afterward.
- Less suited for users who require extensive post-meeting actions and integrations.
Price
Freemium; paid plans start at $14/user/month.
Score breakdown
Performance
85.0
Reputation
85.0
Price
80.0
Recency
92.0
Verification status
Each field carries its own re-verification date. Amber means older than 90 days — treat those figures as stale until re-checked.
Sources
- Lindy Blog ReviewAccessed: 2026-06-03
- Reviewed: The best AI notetaking tools for meetings (2026 update) | Peter ClaridgeAccessed: 2026-06-03
- Best Voice AI Transcription Tools 2026: Complete Comparison GuideAccessed: 2026-06-03
- Best AI Meeting Transcription Tools in 2026 (Apps, Free Options & Comparisons)Accessed: 2026-06-03
- Meet Jamie reviewAccessed: 2026-06-03
- Laxis comparisonAccessed: 2026-06-03
- Guideflow BlogAccessed: 2026-05-13
- 15 Best AI Note-Taking Apps Reviewed in 2026 | DPMAccessed: 2026-05-13
- Zack Proser Buyer's GuideAccessed: 2026-04-30
- Simular.ai ReviewAccessed: 2026-04-30