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Grain vs Granola
Both stand on meeting notes software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIMacWeb+1
Grain pairs meeting capture and transcription with summaries, cited library answers, sharing, and integrations. The free plan has meeting-length and history limits, while paid plans start at $15/user/mo.
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Free plan WindowsMaciPhone+1
Granola covers meeting capture, transcription, and follow-up notes, with a free tier and paid options for unlimited history or organizational controls. The main plan differences are the history limit and the administrative features included.
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| Grain | Granola | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Mac, Web, Windows | Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $15 per user a month | Business: $14 per user a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | grain.com | granola.ai |
| On meeting notes software | #6 of 112 | #10 of 112 |
Grain: what it does well
- Transcribes meetings in 130 languages.
- Can capture computer audio without a meeting bot.
- Provides cited answers to questions across the meeting library.
- Supports sharing clips, projects, and full recordings.
- Meeting data can connect to AI tools through MCP and API.
What to know first
- Free plan limits meetings to 45 minutes.
- Free plan keeps meeting history for 90 days.
- Free plan includes one notetaker seat.
- Paid plans start at $15/user/mo.
Granola: what it does well
- Transcribes meetings in 32 languages.
- Creates summaries and action items.
- Supports five named meeting types or platforms.
- Free Basic plan includes meeting history.
- Enterprise includes single sign-on and admin controls.
What to know first
- Basic keeps only 30 days of meeting history.
- Business costs $14 per user per month.
- Enterprise costs $35 per user per month.
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