Overview
Granola — AI notepad for meetings
Granola is a Mac app that captures meeting audio in the background while you take lightweight notes. After the meeting, AI enhances your notes into comprehensive summaries—no meeting bot required. Works with any video call app.
No meeting bot needed
Background audio capture
AI-enhanced notes
Works with any call app
Features & capabilities
Everything it does, in plain English.
FeatureNo meeting bot neededIncluded
FeatureBackground audio captureIncluded
FeatureAI-enhanced notesIncluded
FeatureWorks with any call appIncluded
FeatureCustomizable note templatesIncluded
FeatureTranscript accessIncluded
PlatformsmacOS
The honest take
Where it shines, where it stumbles.
✓ Pros
- ✓No intrusive meeting bot
- ✓Works with any video tool
- ✓AI enhancement is good quality
- ✓Private audio processing
! Watch-outs
- !macOS only
- !Requires microphone access
- !Less accurate than dedicated bots
- !Still newer product
Who it's for
Where Granola pays for itself fast.
— Use case
Meeting documentation
— Use case
Sales calls
— Use case
1:1 meetings
— Use case
Team standups
— Use case
Client meetings
Community reviews
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L
★★★★★
2 months ago
Strong product overall
Does what it promises and does it well. The interface is intuitive enough that I didn't need to read any docs. I've tried 5 similar tools and this one is clearly the best in class. Definitely worth trying.
A
★★★★★
2 months ago
Best in class, no question
One of the best investments I've made. The interface is intuitive enough that I didn't need to read any docs. Best tool in this category, hands down.
F
★★★★★
3 months ago
Exceptional quality and value
Game changer for my workflow. The outputs require minimal editing — saves so much back-and-forth. It handles edge cases better than anything else I've tried. My team adopted this immediately after I shared it with them. Keep up the great work, team.
M
★★★★★
4 months ago
Great tool, minor quibbles
Pleasantly surprised by the quality. It integrates well with VS Code / Slack / Notion — my daily drivers. I've tried 5 similar tools and this one is clearly the best in class. A staple in my tech stack now.
L
★★★★★
4 months ago
Best in class, no question
Blown away by the quality. The interface is intuitive enough that I didn't need to read any docs. Integration with my existing tools was seamless — no friction at all. The customization options let me tailor it to my exact workflow. Definitely worth trying.
A
★★★★★
5 months ago
Very useful, mostly polished
Mostly great, minor complaints. It integrates well with VS Code / Slack / Notion — my daily drivers. My only complaint is the pricing could be more competitive. A staple in my tech stack now.
J
★★★★★
6 months ago
Impressed with the results
Pleasantly surprised by the quality. The onboarding flow was smooth and I was productive from day one. The ROI was clear within the first week of using it. The ROI was clear within the first week of using it. I'd love to see better export options. Looking forward to seeing how it improves.
A
★★★★★
6 months ago
Exactly what I needed
Seriously impressive. The output quality surprised me — it actually sounds human.
C
★★★★★
7 months ago
Incredible — highly recommend
Game changer for my workflow. The API is well-documented and easy to work with. The accuracy has improved significantly with recent model updates.
A
★★★★★
7 months ago
Outstanding experience
Can't imagine working without it now. The customization options let me tailor it to my exact workflow. Integration with my existing tools was seamless — no friction at all. Reduced the time I spend on this task by about 70%. Best tool in this category, hands down.
F
★★★★★
8 months ago
Decent but has room to grow
Has potential, but needs polish. The outputs require minimal editing — saves so much back-and-forth. The collaboration features are genuinely well thought-out. The UI takes some getting used to.
B
★★★★★
9 months ago
Has potential, needs polish
Good for some things, lacking in others. The recent updates have addressed most of my initial concerns. It integrates well with VS Code / Slack / Notion — my daily drivers. Occasional slowdowns during peak hours.
S
★★★★★
9 months ago
Useful and reliable
Really solid tool overall. Pricing is fair for the value you get. Integration with my existing tools was seamless — no friction at all.
P
★★★★★
10 months ago
Impressed with the results
Mostly great, minor complaints. The free tier is genuinely generous compared to competitors.
A
★★★★★
1 years ago
Impressed with the results
Good value for the price. The API is well-documented and easy to work with. The AI doesn't just suggest — it learns from my preferences over time. The accuracy has improved significantly with recent model updates. The learning curve was steeper than expected.
M
★★★★★
1 years ago
Very useful, mostly polished
Good value for the price. Works consistently across all my devices and browsers. The API is well-documented and easy to work with. The output quality surprised me — it actually sounds human.
E
★★★★★
1 years ago
Changed how I work completely
Seriously impressive. The recent updates have addressed most of my initial concerns. My team adopted this immediately after I shared it with them. The onboarding flow was smooth and I was productive from day one. Five stars — no hesitation.
M
★★★★★
1 years ago
A must-have for any professional
Seriously impressive. I've tried 5 similar tools and this one is clearly the best in class. Customer support responded within hours and solved my issue. Performance is fast — no noticeable latency even on large inputs. Five stars — no hesitation.
W
★★★★★
1 years ago
Really good — a few things to improve
Strong product with room to grow. Customer support responded within hours and solved my issue. Customer support response times could be faster. Best tool in this category, hands down.
M
★★★★★
1 years ago
Decent but has room to grow
Good for some things, lacking in others. The ROI was clear within the first week of using it. A few missing integrations I'd like to see added.
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Descript
Revolutionary video and podcast editor where you edit audio by editing the transcript