More than an AI note-taker

Discover the difference between an AI note-taker and an AI notepad. Learn about how Granola helps you stay focused in meetings and in control of your notes.

Looking for an AI note-taker for your meetings?

Granola's that and a lot more. Most AI note-takers transcribe what was said in a meeting, then send you a summary afterwards.

We like to think of Granola as a notepad. That difference means a lot to us. Granola still transcribes for you, but at the same time it's a blank canvas for you to jot down notes yourself.

When the meeting's done, Granola uses your notes to write even better summaries and action items, which you can edit as much as you'd like. Think of it like a super smart notes app.

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What's an AI note-taker?

An AI note-taker records and transcribes your conversations so you have a written record to come back to. It's a handy way to avoid scribbling during calls.

The catch is, that's often where it stops. You'll often get a transcript and AI notes that you can't edit. Some tools even decide what to keep and what to leave out.

With Granola, meetings are just the start

An AI notepad works alongside you, not instead of you. It captures the conversation, then gives you ways to...

Edit or tidy your notes straight away
Edit or tidy your notes straight away
Search and ask questions across all your meetings
Search and ask questions across all your meetings
Send key points into the tools you already use
Send key points into the tools you already use

AI note-taker vs AI notepad

AI note-takerAI notepad
Captures meeting notes
Edit and refine notes
Works with your other toolsSometimes
You control what's kept

Why Granola feels different

Granola fits into the way you already work. After meetings, you can...

Edit in seconds with AI
Ask for more detail, change the tone, or correct misspelled names.
Integrate everywhere
You can send notes straight to your CRM, project board, or Slack.
Work with your team
Folders, private spaces and powerful search keep things organised.

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