Granola
ProductivityBot-free AI meeting notes — records audio locally without joining calls as a visible participant. Raised $125M at $1.5B valuation. The privacy-first meeting assistant.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- +No bot joins your call — invisible recording
- +Strong privacy focus (local audio processing)
- +Clean note templates
- +Rapid growth and active development
Cons
- -Newer product — fewer integrations
- -Desktop app required
- -No mobile app yet
- -Limited language support vs competitors
Getting Started Guide
Step-by-step instructions for non-technical users.
- 1
Download the desktop app
Install from granola.ai. Available for Mac and Windows. Sign in with your email.
- 2
Start a meeting
Open Granola before your Zoom, Meet, or Teams call. It records audio locally — no bot joins the meeting.
- 3
Add your own notes
Type rough notes during the meeting. Granola combines your notes with the AI transcript for better context.
- 4
Review enhanced notes
After the meeting, Granola generates structured notes with your input enhanced by AI summaries and action items.
- 5
Share with your team
Export to Notion, Slack, or email. Notes are formatted using customizable templates for your workflow.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does bot-free recording work?
Granola captures audio from your computer's system audio, not by joining the call. No one in the meeting sees a recording bot or notification.
Is this legal?
Recording consent laws vary by jurisdiction. Granola does not notify other participants, so check your local laws. Many one-party consent states/countries allow this.
Granola vs Fathom?
Granola is better if you hate meeting bots and want privacy. Fathom has better CRM integrations and is fully free for basic recording.