Granola Review: The Meeting Notes Tool That Finally Works
We've tested every AI notetaker on the market. Granola is the only one I haven't uninstalled. Here's why.
By AI Productivity Hub Editorial Team7 min read
Granola doesn't join your calls as a bot. It listens on your machine, watches your typed notes, and produces structured summaries the moment the call ends.
What Granola is
- Mac-first, calendar-aware AI notetaker.
- No bot in the meeting — fully local capture.
- Per-meeting prompt customisation.
- $18/user/month.
Verdict
Pros
- Best accuracy of any AI notetaker we've tested.
- No awkward bot in meetings.
- Fast enough to use during back-to-backs.
Cons
- Mac only.
- Pricier than Otter or Fathom.
- No team collaboration features yet.
Key takeaways
- If you take meetings on a Mac, just pay for it.
- Bot-free is a quiet superpower.
- Look elsewhere if you're on Windows.
Sources & further reading
Frequently asked questions
Does Granola work on Windows?
Not yet. Mac-only as of mid-2026.
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