Short verdict
Good fit for
Freelancers (zzp) and teams who take their own notes in meetings and want a tidy summary without a bot looking on.
Less suited to
Anyone who wants calls to stay in the EU: Granola stores everything at AWS in the US.
Key facts
- No bot in the call, you start the recording yourself
- Also transcribes Dutch, the app itself is English
- Storage in the US, data processing agreement on request
What is Granola?
Granola is an AI note-taker from Granola Labs Ltd (England) and Granola, Inc. (US). The app runs on Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android. Granola does not send a bot to your video call and does not record by itself: you switch it on yourself, it transcribes live and combines that with what you type into a summary. According to the help page, transcription also works in Dutch; the summary can be in English or in the language spoken most. The app itself (menus and settings) is English only.
Granola stores your notes at AWS in the US and does not keep audio after transcribing. For transfers out of the EU, Granola uses standard contractual clauses. A data processing agreement is available on request, on all plans. Because no bot appears on screen, participants do not notice by themselves that notes are being taken: tell them yourself and ask for consent where needed.
Good: no bot in your meetings, a free version to try, and Dutch conversations are recognised.
Less good: all data is in the US, prices are in dollars and the app is English only.
How much does Granola cost?
Starting price
On request
Prices in dollars: Business $14 per user per month, Enterprise $35. Basic is free, with a limited history of your meetings. The page names no annual price and no VAT.
- ✓ Free plan
- No free trial
- The vendor does not say whether this is excl. VAT
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The Netherlands check
Useful if you run a business in the Netherlands. "Unknown" means we could not verify it.
Support in Dutch: Unknown
You would rather ask a question in Dutch, to someone who knows how things work in the Netherlands.
App in Dutch: No
This is about the language of the app itself. Whether a note-taker handles Dutch conversations well is covered separately in the text for each tool.
Data in the EU: No
An AI note-taker or email assistant sees everything in your conversations and inbox, including from customers. Where that is stored and processed matters all the more.
More about data in the EU →Data processing agreement: Yes
If you let an AI process conversations or email from customers, the vendor is your processor and you need a data processing agreement.
More about the data processing agreement →Company in the Netherlands: No
A Dutch company falls under Dutch law. For some businesses that matters, for example in a dispute.
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Integrations
According to its own site, Granola integrates with, among others:
Slack
Notion
HubSpot- Attio
- Affinity
Zapier
Salesforce
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Frequently asked questions about Granola
How much does Granola cost?
Granola has a free plan. Prices in dollars: Business $14 per user per month, Enterprise $35. Basic is free, with a limited history of your meetings. The page names no annual price and no VAT.
Who is Granola for?
Granola is aimed at freelancers, SMEs and large companies. AI note-taker with no bot in your call, that listens along on your Mac or PC and turns your own notes into a summary.
Is Granola available in Dutch?
The app is not in Dutch.
Does Granola store my data in the EU?
No, Granola does not store your data in the EU. You can sign a data processing agreement.
Does Granola support iDEAL and Peppol?
Granola does not support Peppol.
Which banks and tools does Granola integrate with?
Granola integrates with Slack, Notion, HubSpot, Attio, Affinity, Zapier and Salesforce, among others.