SpiikWhy Spiik comes out ahead
You keep the recording
Granola deliberately discards audio, keeping only the transcript and your notes. That means you can't go back and hear a quote, a tone of voice or a word the transcript got wrong. Spiik keeps the audio on your device. Tap any line to hear it again, and follow along word by word.
Works with audio you already have
Granola transcribes live meetings only, so an interview on your phone or a voice memo from last week has no way in. Spiik imports from Files and Photos, takes shares from Voice Memos and WhatsApp, and accepts YouTube links.
A better fit outside the office
Spiik was built for lectures, interviews and ideas as much as meetings. Record the class, then walk out with flashcards, a quiz and a mind map built from what your professor said.
Lower cost for one person
Granola Business at $14 a month is $168 a year. Spiik Pro is $49.99 a year.
When Granola could make sense
Granola can make sense if your work is back-to-back calls and you like typing rough notes for AI to expand, or your team wants shared notes with Slack and Notion. It also runs on Windows and Android, and discarding audio can be a plus if your company prefers no recordings at all.
Frequently asked questions
Does Granola keep audio recordings?
No. Granola's pricing page says audio is deleted after transcription. Spiik keeps your recording on your device so you can replay any part of it.
Can I upload audio files to Granola?
Not according to its help docs, which say it doesn't support importing or uploading pre-recorded audio. Spiik can import audio and video files and transcribe them.
Do Spiik and Granola both work without a meeting bot?
Yes. Neither sends a bot into the call. On a Mac with macOS 15.2 or later, Spiik's Mic & System Audio records both sides of the call: your microphone and the other participants' audio, mixed into one recording you can replay.
Sources
Competitor facts come from the public pages below, checked on October 31, 2026. Prices are US prices, change often and can vary by country and offer. We compare price, limits, features and platforms rather than accuracy percentages, because we know of no independent test that covers these apps side by side. Spotted something out of date? Email [email protected] and we will fix it.