Alternatives · Productivity & Office
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

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

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

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
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

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

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

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
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

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

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

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
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
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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
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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
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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
| Tool | Pricing | Free | Platforms | API | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granola | Free tier · from $14/mo | Yes | Mac, Windows, iOS, Android | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Otter.ai | Free tier · from $16/mo | Yes | Mac, Windows, iOS, Android | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| tl;dv | Free tier | Yes | iOS, Android | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Fathom | Free tier · from $15/mo | Yes | iOS | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Motion | Free trial · from $19/mo | No | iOS, Android | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Fireflies.ai | Free tier · from $10/mo | Yes | iOS, Android, Browser extension, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Krisp | Free trial · from $8/mo | Yes | Browser extension, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Lindy | Free trial · from $29.99/mo | No | Web | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Microsoft Copilot | Free tier · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android | No | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Notion | Free tier · from $10/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| LM Studio | Free tier · from $20/mo | Yes | — | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Superhuman | Free tier · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Humata | Free tier · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Mem | Free tier · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, Mac, iOS | No | — |
| ChatGPT | Free tier · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, API | Yes | — |
| Claude | Free tier · from $20/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, API | Yes | — |
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.