Get the Granola dealGranola is an AI notepad rather than a bot that joins your call. You type your own rough notes during the meeting and it turns them into a proper write-up afterwards, using the audio from your machine. Nothing announces itself in the participant list.
The current Granola deal: new users get 100% off their first month through the link on this page. That sits on top of a free plan, and if you are an early-stage startup, a separate programme gives you a full year of Granola Business instead. This page covers which of the three applies to you, the real pricing, and how it compares.
Current Granola offer
The referral offer is 100% off the first month for new users, applied when you sign up through the link on this page — there is no code to paste. On Business that is a month of unlimited notes and history at no cost, after which it renews at the normal rate.
It is worth knowing what you get without paying at all: the free Basic plan keeps 30 days of meeting history, with AI notes, chat across meetings, shared folders and templates. Plenty of people never leave it. The paid tier earns its keep when you need history beyond a month, the better models, or the integrations into Notion, HubSpot, Attio and the rest.
Early-stage startups should skip both and take the startup programme: a year of Granola Business free, for companies under 30 people that have raised pre-seed or seed funding. It is a far larger offer than a free month, and it is applied for separately.
Expiration: The referral offer is a standing part of Granola's referral programme rather than a dated promotion. Confirm the terms on the signup page before you subscribe. Source: Granola's referral programme for the free month; Granola's own pricing and startup pages for everything else, checked 29 September 2026.
How to claim the Granola deal
- 1Open Granola through the linkUse the button on this page — that referral link is what applies the free first month.
- 2Download the app and sign inGranola runs as a desktop app rather than a meeting bot, so there is an install step.
- 3Take notes in your next meetingType whatever you would normally jot down. Granola fills in what you missed from the audio once the meeting ends.
- 4Upgrade to BusinessThe first month comes off when you subscribe through the referral link. Check the discount shows before you confirm.
- 5Or apply to the startup programme insteadIf you are under 30 people and have raised pre-seed or seed, apply for a year of Business free — worth far more than the month.
Granola pricing
Granola's list pricing as published on 29 September 2026, per user per month. The referral offer takes the first month to zero; the startup programme covers a year of Business.
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $0 | $0 | AI meeting notes, 30 days of history, AI chat within and across meetings, shared folders, custom templates, multi-language |
| Business | $14/user | — | Unlimited notes and history, advanced AI models, Notion, HubSpot, Attio, Affinity and Zapier integrations, MCP and API access, central billing |
| Enterprise | $35/user | — | Everything in Business plus SSO, enterprise security and admin controls, usage analytics, org-wide auto-deletion and training opt-out, priority support |
| Startup programme | $0 for 12 months | — | A year of Business free for startups under 30 people that have raised pre-seed or seed |
What is Granola?
Granola takes the notes you type during a meeting and finishes them afterwards, using the audio from your own machine. The result reads like your notes rather than a transcript — which is the point, and the reason people who dislike notetakers tend to like this one.
Because it is a desktop app and not a participant, there is no bot in the call and nothing to explain to the people you are meeting. The trade-off is that it captures what your computer hears, so it fits laptop-based calls better than a conference room.
Granola features
Granola pros & cons
Who Granola is best for
Granola alternatives
Otter.aiTranscription-first, with speaker labels and a generous free tier.Visit ↗
FathomA meeting bot that records, transcribes and summarises video calls.Visit ↗
FirefliesA notetaker bot with search across every meeting and CRM sync.Visit ↗
FellowAgendas and action items alongside AI notes, built around the meeting itself.Visit ↗Granola deal — frequently asked questions
Is there a Granola promo code?
There is no code to paste. New users get 100% off their first month when they sign up through the referral link on this page, and the discount is applied for you.
How much does Granola cost?
Basic is free. Business is $14 per user per month and Enterprise is $35, as published on 29 September 2026. The referral offer takes your first month to zero; Granola's startup programme covers a full year of Business for qualifying companies.
Does Granola have a free plan?
Yes. The free Basic plan includes AI meeting notes, 30 days of meeting history, chat within and across meetings, shared folders, templates and multi-language support. Paid plans mainly add unlimited history, better models and the integrations.
Can my startup get Granola free?
If you have fewer than 30 employees and have raised pre-seed or seed, Granola's startup programme gives you a year of Granola Business at no cost. That is worth considerably more than the free first month, and it is applied for separately.
Does Granola join my meetings as a bot?
No. It is a desktop app that uses your computer's audio, so nothing appears in the participant list. The trade-off is that it hears what your machine hears, which suits laptop calls better than a conference room.
What are the best Granola alternatives?
Otter for transcription with speaker labels, Fathom for a free bot that records and summarises video calls, Fireflies for search across every meeting with CRM sync, and Fellow if you want agendas and action items around the meeting. Granola is the pick when you want your own notes finished rather than a transcript.
