Granola alternatives by price
For 5 users at 10 meeting hours each, 2 tracked alternatives are cheaper than Granola (Granola Business at $70/mo ($1.40/hour, billed yearly)): the cheapest is Otter.ai Pro at $41.65/mo ($0.83/hour, billed yearly).
Last checked 2026-10-18 on the official pages.
The cheapest paid plan from each alternative that fits the team and monthly hours (yearly billing), next to Granola's own price. Features differ.
| Scenario | Granola (cheapest paid) | Cheapest 3 alternatives (per month) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user, 5 h/user/mo | $14 (Business) | Notta $8.17; Otter.ai $8.33; Fireflies.ai $10 |
| 1 user, 20 h/user/mo | $14 (Business) | Notta $8.17; Otter.ai $8.33; Fireflies.ai $10 |
| 3 users, 10 h/user/mo | $42 (Business) | Otter.ai $24.99; Fireflies.ai $30; Fathom $45 |
| 5 users, 10 h/user/mo | $70 (Business) | Otter.ai $41.65; Fireflies.ai $50; Fathom $75 |
| 10 users, 10 h/user/mo | $140 (Business) | Fireflies.ai $100; Fathom $150; Read.ai $150 |
| 25 users, 10 h/user/mo | $350 (Business) | Fireflies.ai $250; Fathom $375; Read.ai $375 |
Free alternatives
| Vendor | Free plan |
|---|---|
| Otter.ai | Yes. Otter.ai Basic is free: 300 transcription minutes a month, 1–5 users. |
| Fireflies.ai | Yes. Fireflies.ai Free is free: transcription limit not stated on the page, no seat cap stated. |
| Fathom | Yes. Fathom Free is free: unlimited transcription, 1 user. |
| tl;dv | Yes. tl;dv Free is free: unlimited transcription, no seat cap stated. |
| Read.ai | Yes. Read.ai Free is free: unlimited transcription, 5 meetings a month, 1 user. |
| Descript | Yes. Descript Free is free: 60 transcription minutes a month, 1 user. |
| Rev | Yes. Rev Free is free: 45 transcription minutes a month, 1 user. |
| Notta | Yes. Notta Free is free: 120 transcription minutes a month, 1 user. |
Head-to-head: Granola vs Otter.ai · Granola vs Fathom · Granola vs Fireflies.ai
Frequently asked questions
What is a cheaper alternative to Granola?
For 5 users at 10 meeting hours each, 2 tracked alternatives are cheaper than Granola (Granola Business at $70/mo ($1.40/hour, billed yearly)): the cheapest is Otter.ai Pro at $41.65/mo ($0.83/hour, billed yearly).
What is the cheapest Granola alternative for 1 user?
Notta Pro at $8.17/mo ($0.82/hour, billed yearly), at 10 meeting hours a month.
Is there a free alternative to Granola?
Otter.ai: Yes. Otter.ai Basic is free: 300 transcription minutes a month, 1–5 users.; Fireflies.ai: Yes. Fireflies.ai Free is free: transcription limit not stated on the page, no seat cap stated.; Fathom: Yes. Fathom Free is free: unlimited transcription, 1 user.; tl;dv: Yes. tl;dv Free is free: unlimited transcription, no seat cap stated.; Read.ai: Yes. Read.ai Free is free: unlimited transcription, 5 meetings a month, 1 user.; Descript: Yes. Descript Free is free: 60 transcription minutes a month, 1 user.; Rev: Yes. Rev Free is free: 45 transcription minutes a month, 1 user.; Notta: Yes. Notta Free is free: 120 transcription minutes a month, 1 user.
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