Last verified May 2026
Granola
AI meeting note-taker that captures system audio locally and uses your context and templates to produce structured notes.
Company
- Founded
- 2023
- Headquarters
- London, UK
- Funding
- Seed, $4.3M led by Lightspeed Venture Partners
Pricing
| Tier | Monthly | Per seat | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | — | Unlimited meeting notes · Basic AI summaries · macOS and Windows native app |
| Personal | — | $14 | Custom templates · AI follow-up email drafts · Connects prior notes for context |
| Business | — | $35 | Workspace sharing · Admin controls · Priority support and SSO option |
Key features
- No-bot capture using native system audio
- Markdown-style templates for structured notes
- macOS native app supporting any meeting platform
- AI follow-up email drafts
- Connects your prior notes for context
Pros
- No AI bot joins — no awkward 'AI is recording' moment
- Templates encourage structured, scannable notes
- Privacy-first design — audio stays local by default
Cons
- macOS-only at launch (Windows and web in development)
- Higher price than free Fathom for similar capture
- Lacks deep conversation intelligence like Gong
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