Overview

Granola is a privacy-focused AI notepad designed specifically for the Apple ecosystem, offering a unique approach to meeting notes by enhancing what you write rather than replacing it. Built natively for macOS and iOS, Granola transcribes your computer's audio directly without requiring meeting bots to join calls, providing a more discreet and secure meeting capture experience. The app works best for those in back-to-back meetings who want AI assistance without sacrificing control over their notes. Granola's intelligent system combines your manual notes with AI-powered transcription to create comprehensive meeting summaries, automatically organizing key points while preserving your personal touch. With support for major video conferencing platforms and a focus on local processing for privacy, Granola serves professionals who value both AI efficiency and data security. The tool is optimized for macOS with limited Windows support, making it ideal for Mac users seeking accurate, secure meeting notes.

Pricing: Free tier available | Pro: Pricing varies (check website for current rates)

Minimum macOS: 12.0 (Monterey)

Architecture: Apple Silicon, Intel

Key Features

• Native macOS and iOS apps optimized for the Apple ecosystem
• Bot-free meeting recording by capturing computer audio directly
• AI-enhanced note-taking that augments your manual notes with transcription
• Privacy-focused with local audio processing and secure data handling
• Works across Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams without visible bots
• Automatic transcription of meeting conversations in real-time
• AI-powered summarization that combines your notes with transcript insights
• Smart organization of key points, action items, and decisions
• Seamless sync between macOS and iOS devices for on-the-go access
• Designed for professionals in back-to-back meetings throughout the day
• Clean, intuitive interface that doesn't distract during meetings
• Preserves your note-taking style while adding AI intelligence
• Support for hybrid and in-person meeting capture
• Automatic speaker identification in transcripts
• Search functionality across all meeting notes and transcripts
• Export options for sharing notes and summaries with teams
• Optimized performance on Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3) chips
• Secure, encrypted storage of meeting data
• Regular updates with improvements focused on macOS experience
• Free tier for trying the service before upgrading

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