Granola AI Notepad
Bot-free meeting notepad that captures device audio, enhances user notes, and supports cross-meeting AI chat.
- Pricing at a glance
- Free Basic plan; Business $14/user/month
- Starting price
- From $14/user/mo
- Setup
- Quick self-serve
- Try it
- Self-serve trial
- Free to start
- Free plan
Download the free Basic offering to explore device-audio notes.
Check participant consent, permissions and the history available on your plan.
At a glance
Product
- DetailWorks on
macOS, Windows, iPhone, Any meeting app using device audio
- DetailLanguages
Multilingual
- SupportedFree to start
Free plan
Free Basic plan with 30-day meeting history
- Not supportedDeveloper API
No
Trust
- With conditionsHIPAA
Enterprise plans
HIPAA/BAA on Enterprise only; not on Free/Personal/Business
- SupportedSOC 2
Type II
- SupportedGDPR
Yes
DPA available on request
Morak scorecard
How we score →- Ease of setupQuick self-serve
Low individual setup; enterprise audio, calendar, sharing, retention, and model controls require review.
- Pricing transparencyStarting price
From $14/user/mo is published; higher tiers or usage may be quoted.
- Try before you buyFree plan
An ongoing free plan lets you test with real calls or content.
- Compliance readinessStrong
Published: SOC 2 Type II, GDPR and HIPAA on enterprise plans.
- Integration coverage2 of 3 covered
Connects to your devices and workspace tools. Not listed: automation or API.
Typical score among meeting & workplace agents
Capture meeting context without sending a bot
What you get
Turn device audio and your own notes into meeting notes.
What to account for
Bot-free capture still requires appropriate participant consent and device permissions. Retained history depends on the plan.
Best for
- Bot-free meeting capture
- Personal meeting notes
- Cross-meeting search
- Customer research
Strengths
- No visible meeting bot
- Human-guided notes
- Free entry plan
- Cross-meeting context
Not a fit for
- Phone reception
- Users who cannot obtain recording consent
- Organizations that prohibit device-level audio capture
Watch-outs
- Bot-free capture can be less visible to other participants
- Device audio permissions create privacy obligations
What it handles
- Meeting notes
- Capture device audio
- Transcribe meetings
- Enhance notes
- Prepare and share
- Prepare meeting briefs
- Search across meetings
- Share controlled folders
Integrations & channels
CRM & help desk
- CRM and automation connectors
Calendar & scheduling
- Calendar
Messaging
- Microsoft Teams
- Slack
Other
- Zoom
- Google Meet
- Notion
Channels
- macOS
- Windows
- iPhone
- Any meeting app using device audio
What to test
- Bot-free does not remove the obligation to notify participants and obtain required recording or transcription consent.
Data access, recording & usage details
- Review device permissions, transcript retention, sharing links, model-training choices, and calendar access.
Pricing & access
From $14/user/mo
Basic is free with limited meeting history. Business is listed at $14/user/month with unlimited notes and history; enterprise pricing and controls vary.
- Meeting history is limited on Basic
How it compares
Side by side with two alternatives buyers weigh against it, on the same facts and scorecard.
| Detail | Granola AI Notepad This productBot-free meeting notepad that captures device audio, enhances user notes, and supports cross-meeting AI chat. | A different approach Cross-platform AI meeting assistant for recording, transcription, summaries, search, and action items. Why compare: Explore Fireflies when connected team workflows and searchable recorded meetings matter more than bot-free personal capture. | Similar product Meeting notetaker for recording, transcription, AI summaries, action items, and searchable team calls. |
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| Starting price | From $14/user/mo | From $10/user/mo | Free plan |
| Free to start | Free plan | Free plan | Free plan |
| Morak scorecard How we score | |||
| Ease of setup | 5 of 5, Quick self-serve | 5 of 5, Quick self-serve | 5 of 5, Quick self-serve |
| Pricing transparency | 4 of 5, Starting price | 4 of 5, Starting price | 3 of 5, Partly published |
| Try before you buy | 5 of 5, Free plan | 5 of 5, Free plan | 5 of 5, Free plan |
| Compliance readiness | 5 of 5, Strong | 5 of 5, Strong | 5 of 5, Strong |
| Integration coverage | 4 of 5, 2 of 3 covered | 5 of 5, All covered | 4 of 5, 2 of 3 covered |