SpiikWhat Granola does well
- No bot in the call, using device audio
- Works in person on mobile, and identifies speakers
- Shares notes to Slack and Notion
Where Granola falls short
- You can't replay the audio, because it's deleted
- It transcribes live meetings only, with no audio file import
- Its plan page doesn't list quizzes or flashcards
Why we'd pick Spiik instead
Spiik Pro costs $49.99 a year, with no monthly minute cap and no bot in your calls. It keeps your audio, works in more than 100 languages, and turns any recording into notes, quizzes, flashcards or a mind map, on iPhone, iPad and Mac. On a Mac with Apple silicon, it can also transcribe offline with no duration limit.
Frequently asked questions
Does Granola record audio?
Granola transcribes from device audio, but its pricing page says audio is deleted after transcription, so you can't play it back. Spiik keeps your recording on your device.
Is Granola free?
It has a free Basic plan that keeps meeting history for 30 days. Business is $14 a month.
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 Spotted something out of date?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.