Otter vs Granola: which should you choose?
Both are AI note-takers with free plans. Otter offers a searchable team transcript library with summaries, AI chat and CRM integrations, with Pro at $16.99 a month ($8.33 billed annually). Granola writes structured notes from your computer's audio without a bot joining, with Business at $14 per user a month - and its help pages list Hindi. Pick Otter for shared transcripts and integrations, Granola for clean notes without a bot.
Written by the Cuelyte AI team. We make a competing product, so read this with that in mind. Everything about Otter and Granola comes from their own websites on the dates shown - no made-up ratings or reviews.
Side by side
| Otter | Granola | Also consider: Cuelyte AI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | An AI meeting note-taker that transcribes and summarises meetings | An AI notepad for meetings that writes notes from your computer's audio, without a bot | A real-time AI interview and meeting assistant for macOS and Windows |
| Main plan | Pro (billed monthly): $16.99 / month | Business: $14 / month | Pro: $10 (₹999 in India) / month, taxes included |
| Free option | Basic: 300 transcription minutes a month, 30 minutes per conversation | Basic: AI notes with 30 days of meeting history | Free plan: 10 AI + 20 speech credits a month, no card |
| What the plan includes | 1,200 transcription minutes a month, up to 90 minutes per conversation, 50 AI chat questions. $8.33 a month billed annually. | Unlimited meeting notes and history, advanced AI models, pre-meeting briefs, follow-up emails and integrations. | About 1,400 answers and 3.5 hours of listening a month; understands English, Hindi and Hinglish |
| Hidden on screen share | Not a feature it lists - it is a note-taker | Not a feature it lists - it is a note-taker | Yes - Hide mode on every plan, including Free |
| Best for | Teams who want transcripts and summaries of their meetings. | People and teams who want great meeting notes without a bot in the call. | Live answers on calls for the lowest monthly price |
| Checked on | 16 October 2026 | 16 October 2026 | Our own product |
Prices are each product's plan closest to the other, paying month to month, as listed on its own website. Prices and plans change - check their sites before you buy. Otter and Granola are trademarks of their owners.
Otter features
- Live transcription with speaker identification
- AI meeting summaries and AI chat about meetings
- Works with Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet
- iOS and Android apps
- Integrations with Salesforce, HubSpot and Zapier (Pro and up)
Choose Otter if
- You want searchable transcripts and summaries of every meeting, shared with your team
- You need CRM integrations (Salesforce, HubSpot) or company sign-on on Enterprise
Granola features
- AI meeting notes from your computer's audio - no bot joins the call
- AI chat within and across meetings
- Note templates and shared folders
- Pre-meeting briefs and follow-up emails (Business)
- Desktop, iPhone and Android apps
Choose Granola if
- You want polished meeting notes, briefs and follow-up emails
- Your team wants notes sent to Notion, HubSpot or Slack
Otter: pros and cons
- A generous free plan for transcripts
- Meeting summaries and a searchable history
- Team and enterprise features
- Built for notes, not for answering questions during the call
- Free conversations stop at 30 minutes
- AI chat questions are limited on every plan
Granola: pros and cons
- No bot joins your meetings
- Clean, structured notes with templates
- Integrations with Notion, HubSpot, Slack and more on Business
- Built for notes, not for answering questions during the call
- The free plan keeps 30 days of history
Otter pricing
Otter also shows lower Pro prices marked as an offer for India-issued credit cards.
Taken from Otter's own website on 16 October 2026. Prices and plans change - check their site before you buy. Otter is a trademark of its owner.
Granola pricing
Granola lists prices per user per month.
Taken from Granola's own website on 16 October 2026. Prices and plans change - check their site before you buy. Granola is a trademark of its owner.
A cheaper option for live answers
If what you need most is a live answer on your calls, Cuelyte AI Pro costs $10 a month, taxes included. It transcribes the other person live, has an answer ready in about a second, understands English, Hindi and Hinglish, and is hidden on screen share on every plan. It does not offer practice interviews, debriefs or meeting summaries yet, and plans include a monthly credit pool rather than unlimited use.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Otter or Granola?
Comparing the plans closest to each other when paying month to month, Granola (Business, $14 / month) costs less than Otter (Pro (billed monthly), $16.99 / month). Prices as listed on each company's website on 16 October 2026 and 16 October 2026; check their sites for current prices and annual discounts.
Do Otter and Granola have free plans?
Otter: Basic: 300 transcription minutes a month, 30 minutes per conversation. Granola: Basic: AI notes with 30 days of meeting history.
Are Otter and Granola hidden on screen share?
Otter: Not a feature it lists - it is a note-taker. Granola: Not a feature it lists - it is a note-taker.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Otter and Granola?
Cuelyte AI Pro is $10 (₹999 in India) a month, taxes included, with a free plan. It gives a live transcript and an answer in about a second, hidden on screen share on every plan. Plans include a monthly credit pool rather than unlimited use.
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