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Fireflies.ai vs Granola

A side-by-side comparison of Fireflies.ai and Granola — ratings, pricing, strengths, weaknesses and who each one is best for.

Updated 2026

Criteria
Fireflies.ai
Meeting assistant
Granola
Meeting assistant
Rating
4.5
4.6
Pricing
  • Free: Free
  • Pro: $10/user/mo (billed annually; $18 monthly)
  • Business: $19/user/mo (billed annually; $29 monthly)
  • Free: Free
  • Pro: $18/mo
  • Team: $14/user/mo
Pros
  • ✓ Auto-records
  • ✓ Broad CRM integration
  • ✓ Conversation intelligence
  • ✓ Good value
  • ✓ No bot in the call
  • ✓ Privacy-friendly
  • ✓ Note enhancement
  • ✓ Polished UI
Cons
  • ✗ Bot joins meetings
  • ✗ English-first
  • ✗ Mind privacy
  • ✗ Mac only
  • ✗ Individual-focused
  • ✗ Newer ecosystem
Best forSales teams, Meeting notes, CRM logging, ReviewsMac users, Personal notes, Private meetings, 1:1s
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidmacOS

Our verdict

Granola edges ahead on our overall rating (4.6 vs 4.5 — a 0.1-point lead), but both are capable choices.

On price, Fireflies.ai starts at $10/user/mo (billed annually; $18 monthly) (Pro) and Granola starts at $18/mo (Pro).

Choose Fireflies.ai if you want Sales teams, Meeting notes. Choose Granola if you need Mac users, Personal notes.

Read the full Fireflies.ai review →Read the full Granola review →

This verdict comes from comparing documented fields — rating, price tiers, best-for, platforms — not from running both tools on the same task. The rating is editorial judgement, not user reviews.

FAQ

Is Fireflies.ai better than Granola?

In our review Fireflies.ai rates 4.5/5 and Granola rates 4.6/5. Fireflies.ai is best for Sales teams, Meeting notes, while Granola suits Mac users, Personal notes — so the better choice depends on your priorities.

What is the difference between Fireflies.ai and Granola?

Fireflies.ai: Automatically joins meetings to transcribe and summarize, with deep CRM and collaboration integrations. Granola: An AI meeting notepad for Mac — no bot joins the call; it enhances your own notes.

Which is cheaper, Fireflies.ai or Granola?

Fireflies.ai starts at Free (Free); Granola starts at Free (Free).