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Granola alternatives

The closest alternatives to Granola are Otter.ai, tl;dv and Fathom, which also cover taking meeting notes and transcribing audio and video. 13 of the 15 listed here can be used for free, including Otter.ai and tl;dv. The lowest paid plan starts at $8 per month (Krisp).

Alternatives
15
Free options
13
Updated
Nov 2026

Closest first: ordered by how many of Granola's tasks each tool shares, then by popularity.

  1. 1

    Otter.aiVerifiedFree tier · from $16/mo

    Records, transcribes and summarizes meetings for individuals and teams, then answers questions about them.

    Also does:Taking meeting notesTranscribing audio and videoSummarizing long textTaking and organizing notes

    Mac · Windows · iOS · Android

  2. 2

    tl;dvVerifiedFree tier

    An AI notetaker that records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings for sales, customer success, and internal teams.

    Also does:Taking meeting notesTranscribing audio and videoSummarizing long text

    iOS · Android

  3. 3

    FathomVerifiedFree tier · from $15/mo

    AI notetaker that records and summarizes Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams calls for individuals and teams.

    Also does:Taking meeting notesTranscribing audio and videoSummarizing long text

    iOS

  4. 4

    MotionVerifiedFree trial · from $19/mo

    AI work platform that schedules tasks, projects, meetings, and docs for individuals and teams.

    Also does:Taking meeting notesTaking and organizing notesChatting with an AI assistantSummarizing long text

    iOS · Android

  5. 5

    Fireflies.aiVerifiedFree tier · from $10/mo

    Records, transcribes, and summarizes meetings for teams that want searchable notes and action items.

    Also does:Taking meeting notesTranscribing audio and videoSummarizing long text

    iOS · Android · Browser extension · API

  6. 6

    KrispVerifiedFree trial · from $8/mo

    AI meeting assistant that removes background noise, transcribes calls, and takes notes for teams and call centers.

    Also does:Transcribing audio and videoTaking meeting notesSummarizing long text

    Browser extension · API

  7. 7

    LindyVerifiedFree trial · from $29.99/mo

    An AI teammate that plugs into your work apps to run scheduled and on-demand tasks for your team.

    Also does:Summarizing long text

    Web

  8. 8

    Microsoft CopilotVerifiedFree tier · from $9.99/mo

    An AI assistant for everyday and work tasks, with chat, search, drafting and image creation.

    Also does:Chatting with an AI assistantSummarizing long text

    Web · Windows · Mac · iOS · Android

  9. 9

    NotionVerifiedFree tier · from $10/mo

    A connected workspace for team notes, projects, and knowledge, with AI and agents built in.

    Also does:Taking and organizing notesTaking meeting notes

    API

  10. 10

    LM StudioVerifiedFree tier · from $20/mo

    LM Studio runs local LLMs and provides a desktop agent for people who want on-device AI.

    Also does:Transcribing audio and videoChatting with an AI assistant

  11. 11

    SuperhumanVerifiedFree tier · from $12/mo

    AI assistant and work suite for individuals and teams, with agents in tabs, email, and docs.

    Also does:Chatting with an AI assistant

    Web · Browser extension

  12. 12

    HumataVerifiedFree tier · from $9.99/mo

    Lets researchers, students, and teams ask questions across their PDFs and get answers with citations.

    Also does:Summarizing long textTaking and organizing notes

    Web

  13. 13

    MemFree tier · from $9/mo

    AI-first note-taking app that automatically organises notes and answers questions across your knowledge base.

    Also does:Taking and organizing notesChatting with an AI assistant

    Web · Mac · iOS

  14. 14

    ChatGPTFree tier · from $8/mo

    OpenAI's AI assistant for questions, writing, coding and research, with a free tier and paid plans for more capable models.

    Also does:Chatting with an AI assistant

    Web · iOS · Android · API

  15. 15

    ClaudeFree tier · from $20/mo

    Anthropic's AI assistant with a long context window, nuanced reasoning and strong performance on writing and analysis.

    Also does:Chatting with an AI assistant

    Web · iOS · Android · API

At a glance

ToolPricingFreePlatformsAPIChecked
GranolaFree tier · from $14/moYesMac, Windows, iOS, AndroidYesNov 4, 2026
Otter.aiFree tier · from $16/moYesMac, Windows, iOS, AndroidYesNov 4, 2026
tl;dvFree tierYesiOS, AndroidYesNov 4, 2026
FathomFree tier · from $15/moYesiOSYesNov 4, 2026
MotionFree trial · from $19/moNoiOS, AndroidNoNov 4, 2026
Fireflies.aiFree tier · from $10/moYesiOS, Android, Browser extension, APIYesNov 4, 2026
KrispFree trial · from $8/moYesBrowser extension, APIYesNov 4, 2026
LindyFree trial · from $29.99/moNoWebNoNov 4, 2026
Microsoft CopilotFree tier · from $9.99/moYesWeb, Windows, Mac, iOS, AndroidNoNov 3, 2026
NotionFree tier · from $10/moYesAPIYesNov 3, 2026
LM StudioFree tier · from $20/moYes—NoNov 4, 2026
SuperhumanFree tier · from $12/moYesWeb, Browser extensionNoNov 4, 2026
HumataFree tier · from $9.99/moYesWebNoNov 4, 2026
MemFree tier · from $9/moYesWeb, Mac, iOSNo—
ChatGPTFree tier · from $8/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, APIYes—
ClaudeFree tier · from $20/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, APIYes—

Common questions

What is the best alternative to Granola?
Otter.ai is the closest match: it also covers taking meeting notes, transcribing audio and video and summarizing long text. tl;dv and Fathom come next. Alternatives are ordered by how many of Granola's tasks they share, then by how popular they are.
Is there a free alternative to Granola?
Yes. Otter.ai, tl;dv and Fathom can be used for free. Otter.ai has a free plan, and paid plans start at $16 per month.
What is the cheapest alternative to Granola?
Among paid plans, Krisp starts lowest at $8 per month, against $14 for Granola.
Which Granola alternatives have a mobile app?
Otter.ai, tl;dv and Fathom have an iPhone or Android app.