AI notetaker that records, transcribes, summarizes and searches meetings across Zoom, Meet and Teams.
Granola vs Tactiq
Features, pricing, strengths and trade-offs — and which one fits your situation.
The verdict
Summary
Granola is best for professionals who want bot-free AI notes that build on their own jotted notes, while Tactiq is best for bot-free live transcripts for Google Meet, Zoom and Teams from a browser extension. Only Granola offers in-person / mobile recording. Only Tactiq offers transcribe uploaded files. Both Granola and Tactiq offer a free plan, so you can try each before paying.
Which should you choose?
Choose Granola if…
- You need professionals who want bot-free AI notes that build on their own jotted notes
- In-person / mobile recording matters to you
- You're one of: founders and investors, consultants, product managers
- No bot joins the call, so it works with any meeting app
Choose Tactiq if…
- You need bot-free live transcripts for Google Meet, Zoom and Teams from a browser extension
- Transcribe uploaded files matters to you
- You're one of: google meet-heavy teams, product and engineering teams, individuals who dislike meeting bots
- No bot appears in the meeting
At a glance
| Granola | Tactiq | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Professionals who want bot-free AI notes that build on their own jotted notes | Bot-free live transcripts for Google Meet, Zoom and Teams from a browser extension |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | From $14/user/mo | From $8/user/mo |
| Learning curve | Low | Low |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android | Chrome extension, macOS, Web |
| Ideal for | Founders and investors, Consultants, Product managers, People in back-to-back meetings | Google Meet-heavy teams, Product and engineering teams, Individuals who dislike meeting bots, Researchers running user interviews |
Feature comparison
| Granola | Tactiq | |
|---|---|---|
| Records without a bot joining | Yes | Yes |
| Meeting platforms | Any (device audio) | Meet, Zoom, Teams |
| Transcription languages | 30+ languages | 60+ languages |
| CRM sync | Yes | Limited |
| Ask AI across meetings | Yes | Limited |
| Speaker identification | Limited | Yes |
| In-person / mobile recording | Yes | No |
| Transcribe uploaded files | No | Yes |
| Translation | Limited | — |
IncludedLimited / higher plansNot available— Not confirmed
Security & enterprise
| Granola | Tactiq | |
|---|---|---|
| Business / enterprise plan | Yes | Yes |
| SSO (SAML / OIDC) | Enterprise plan | Enterprise plan |
| SCIM user provisioning | Enterprise plan | — |
| SOC 2 | Type II | Type II |
| ISO 27001 | — | Yes |
| HIPAA (BAA available) | — | Yes |
| GDPR DPA | Yes | Yes |
| Data residency options | — | — |
| No training on your data | Enterprise plan | — |
| Audit logs | — | — |
| Admin controls | Enterprise plan | Enterprise plan |
| Deployment | Cloud (desktop app) | Cloud (browser extension) |
From each vendor's security documentation. "—" = not confirmed. What to ask vendors · Compare all tools
What each tool does
Granola
Granola is an AI notepad that captures meeting audio directly from your device without a bot joining the call. You type rough notes during the meeting and Granola combines them with the transcript to produce structured notes afterwards. It runs on Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android and supports chat across past meetings.
Key features- Bot-free device-audio capture on desktop and mobile
- Enhances your own notes with the transcript using templates
- Chat across meetings and folders
- Mobile apps for in-person meetings
- HubSpot, Attio and Affinity CRM integrations
- MCP connector for Claude and ChatGPT
Tactiq
Tactiq is a Chrome and Edge extension (with a Mac app) that captures live transcripts of Google Meet, Zoom and Microsoft Teams calls without adding a bot to the meeting. It uses AI credits to generate summaries, action items and follow-up content, and can transcribe uploaded files and YouTube links.
Key features- Bot-free live transcription via browser extension
- Transcription in 60+ languages
- One-click AI summaries, follow-up emails and custom prompts
- Tags, highlights and comments on the live transcript
- Upload audio, video or YouTube links for transcription
- Integrations with Slack, HubSpot, Notion and Linear
Pricing
Granola
Free plan: yes (limited). Paid from ~$14/user/mo (Business)
Tactiq
Free plan (10 transcripts/mo); Pro $8/user/mo annual
Prices last checked September 2026. Plans change often — confirm on each vendor's site.
Pros and cons
Granola
Strengths- No bot joins the call, so it works with any meeting app
- Notes reflect what you flagged as important
- Clean, simple interface with little setup
- Available on Mac, Windows, iOS and Android
- No video recording; audio transcript only
- Speaker attribution is limited compared with bot-based tools
- Free tier keeps only a limited meeting history
- Cannot transcribe uploaded audio or video files
Not ideal for: Teams that need video recordings, clip sharing or detailed per-speaker analytics should choose a bot-based recorder.
Tactiq
Strengths- No bot appears in the meeting
- Live transcript visible during the call
- Low-cost paid tiers
- Custom saved AI prompts for recurring meeting types
- No audio or video recording of meetings, transcript only
- Free plan limits AI credits and transcripts per month
- No mobile app for in-person conversations
- Mainly browser-based meetings; relies on the extension being active
Not ideal for: Teams that need video recordings, clips or in-person capture should pick a tool with full recording and mobile apps.
Integrations
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FAQ
What is the main difference between Granola and Tactiq?
Granola is built for professionals who want bot-free AI notes that build on their own jotted notes; Tactiq is built for bot-free live transcripts for Google Meet, Zoom and Teams from a browser extension. Key differences: Granola offers in-person / mobile recording; Tactiq offers transcribe uploaded files.
Is Granola or Tactiq cheaper?
Granola starts from $14/user/mo and Tactiq starts from $8/user/mo (as of September 2026). On entry price, Tactiq is cheaper — but compare what each plan includes, since limits differ. Always confirm current pricing on each vendor's site.
Do Granola and Tactiq have free plans?
Both Granola and Tactiq offer a free plan, so you can try each before paying.
Which is easier to use, Granola or Tactiq?
Both have a low learning curve.
What are good alternatives to Granola and Tactiq?
Other meetings tools worth comparing include Fireflies.ai, Otter.ai and Fathom.
