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Granola alternatives

Granola compared with 12 alternatives: Fathom, Jamie, Fireflies.ai, Otter.ai, Krisp and 7 more.

Granola has a free plan. Paid plans start at $14 per user / month, billed monthly. 9 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
GranolaThis toolFree plan · from $14/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
FathomFree plan · from $15/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS
JamieFree plan · from €21/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Fireflies.aiFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Otter.aiFree plan · from $8.33/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
KrispFree trial · from $8/moTrial onlymacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
AnarlogFree plan · from $14/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux
BluedotFree trial · from $14/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
CirclebackFree plan · from $15/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
CluelyFree plan · from $11.99/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS
CueFree trial · from $99.99/yrTrial onlyWeb, macOS, iOS, Android
HedyFree plan · from $8.33/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
LaxisFree plan · from $9.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension

How each one differs from Granola

  1. Fathom

    AI notetaker for Zoom, Google Meet and Teams with a free plan

    • Fathom starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually (Team plan, 2-user minimum). Granola starts at $14 per user / month, billed monthly.
    • Only Granola lists an Android app.

    Suits: Individuals who want unlimited recording and transcription without paying

    Fathom vs GranolaFathom pricing and details

  2. Jamie

    Bot-free AI note taker with EU data hosting

    • Jamie starts at €21 per user / month, billed annually. Granola starts at $14 per user / month, billed monthly.

    Suits: People who want meeting notes without a bot joining the call

    Jamie vs GranolaJamie pricing and details

  3. Fireflies.ai

    Meeting notetaker that records, transcribes and summarizes calls

    • Fireflies.ai starts at $10 per seat / month, billed annually. Granola starts at $14 per user / month, billed monthly.
    • Only Fireflies.ai lists a web app.
    • Only Fireflies.ai lists a browser extension.
    • Fireflies.ai also covers dictation.
    • Granola also covers templates.

    Suits: Teams that want every call transcribed and searchable in one place

    Fireflies.ai vs GranolaFireflies.ai pricing and details

  4. Otter.ai

    Live meeting transcription with summaries and AI chat

    • Otter.ai starts at $8.33 per user / month, billed annually. Granola starts at $14 per user / month, billed monthly.
    • Only Otter.ai lists a web app.
    • Only Otter.ai lists a browser extension.
    • Granola also covers templates.

    Suits: Reading a live transcript while a meeting or lecture is still going

    Otter.ai vs GranolaOtter.ai pricing and details

  5. Krisp

    Noise cancellation and bot-free AI meeting notes in one app

    • Krisp starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually. Granola starts at $14 per user / month, billed monthly.
    • Granola has a free plan. Krisp does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Krisp lists a browser extension.
    • Krisp also covers noise cancellation.
    • Granola also covers templates.

    Suits: Calls taken from noisy places such as open offices, cafes or home

    Krisp vs GranolaKrisp pricing and details

  6. Anarlog

    Open-source, local-first AI meeting notepad with no bot

    • Anarlog starts at $14 per person / month, or $140 per person / year. Granola starts at $14 per user / month, billed monthly.
    • Only Anarlog lists a Linux app.
    • Only Granola lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Anarlog is open source, according to its own site.
    • Granola also covers templates.

    Suits: People who need meeting notes kept on their own device

    Anarlog vs GranolaAnarlog pricing and details

  7. Bluedot

    Bot-free meeting recorder and AI notetaker for every platform

    • Bluedot starts at $14 per user / month, billed annually. Granola starts at $14 per user / month, billed monthly.
    • Granola has a free plan. Bluedot does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Bluedot lists a web app.
    • Only Bluedot lists a browser extension.
    • Bluedot also covers screen recording.

    Suits: People who do not want a bot joining their calls

    Bluedot vs GranolaBluedot pricing and details

  8. Circleback

    AI meeting notes, action items and post-meeting automations

    • Circleback starts at $15 per user / month, billed yearly. Granola starts at $14 per user / month, billed monthly.
    • Only Circleback lists a web app.
    • Circleback also covers workflow automation.
    • Granola also covers templates.

    Suits: Individuals who want unlimited meetings on a free plan

    Circleback vs GranolaCircleback pricing and details

  9. Cluely

    Live AI answers and bot-free notes in a desktop meeting overlay

    • Cluely starts at $11.99 per month, billed annually ($143.88 per year). Granola starts at $14 per user / month, billed monthly.
    • Only Granola lists an Android app.
    • Granola also covers templates.

    Suits: People who want AI help during a call, not only a recap afterward

    Cluely vs GranolaCluely pricing and details

  10. Cue

    Bot-free meeting recorder with summaries and action items

    • Cue starts at $99.99 per year for one person; Teams $89.99 per seat / year. Granola starts at $14 per user / month, billed monthly.
    • Granola has a free plan. Cue does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Cue lists a web app.
    • Only Granola lists a Windows app.
    • Granola also covers templates.

    Suits: In-person meetings, lectures and appointments recorded on a phone

    Cue vs GranolaCue pricing and details

  11. Hedy

    Meeting assistant that coaches you live and writes the notes

    • Hedy starts at $8.33 per month, billed yearly ($99.99 per year). Granola starts at $14 per user / month, billed monthly.
    • Only Hedy lists a web app.
    • Hedy can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Granola also covers templates.

    Suits: People who want prompts during a conversation, not only notes after it

    Hedy vs GranolaHedy pricing and details

  12. Laxis

    AI meeting notetaker bundled with a voice dictation keyboard

    • Laxis starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly. Granola starts at $14 per user / month, billed monthly.
    • Only Laxis lists a web app.
    • Only Laxis lists a browser extension.
    • Laxis also covers dictation.

    Suits: People who want meeting notes and dictation in one subscription

    Laxis vs GranolaLaxis pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Granola

  • The free Basic plan shows only the last 30 days of notes; older notes need a Business subscription to view.
  • Notion, HubSpot, Attio, Affinity and Zapier integrations start on Business; Salesforce, SSO and SCIM are Enterprise only.
  • Basic and Business are billed monthly only; annual billing is offered on Enterprise contracts.
  • There is no web app or browser extension, and the Mac app needs macOS 14 or later.
Granola pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Granola?

The alternatives to Granola in this directory are Fathom, Jamie, Fireflies.ai, Otter.ai, Krisp, Anarlog, Bluedot, Circleback, Cluely, Cue, Hedy and Laxis. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Granola.

Is there a free alternative to Granola?

Yes. Fathom, Jamie, Fireflies.ai, Otter.ai, Anarlog, Circleback, Cluely, Hedy and Laxis have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Granola alternatives work on Linux?

The Granola listing does not include a Linux app. Anarlog lists one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Granola?

Anarlog is described as open source on its own site.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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