Can I open-source Granola?
YES · mature open-source replacementYes. Whisper (75k stars), Meetily (28k stars), Anarlog (9k stars) are mature open-source replacements for Granola — self-host with docker and stop paying $14/mo.
They pay because it is always on, nicely integrated with calendar/work calls, and trustworthy enough not to lose meeting history.
xsync across devices
xthe mobile app
xautomatic calendar joins
xsomeone else's servers & support
These projects already replace it, free.
MMeetilyA local meeting recorder that writes the transcript and summary without inviting a bot or your legal department.open source↗AAnarlogGranola rearranged, literally: local recording, local transcript and your own model.open source↗OOpenWhisprA cross-platform local notepad that records the call, separates speakers and keeps searchable notes.open source↗What each one is, in full: Meetily
all 6 open-source alternatives to Granola →· no votes, no pay-to-list · just what's real
Granola pricing
| plan | monthly | annual (per mo) | what you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| basic | $0/user | $0/user | Unlimited meetings; only the most recent 30 days of meeting history remain accessible. |
| business | $14/user | — | Unlimited meetings and unlimited meeting-history access. |
| enterprise | $35/user | — | Starts at $35/user/month; unlimited meetings/history plus SSO and admin controls. |
free tierUnlimited meetings, but only the latest 30 days of meeting history are accessible.
billingmonthly only, no annual plan; subscriptions are per workspace and seats are prorated
hidden costsThe same person can be billed separately in multiple paid workspaces. Active seats are prorated when added or removed; pending invitations are not billed. No per-minute, storage or meeting overage fees are published.
verified 2026-08-11 · source ↗
Is Granola free?
The free Basic plan includes AI notes but only limited meeting history. Paid is Business at $14/mo (checked 2026-08-07).
Can I open-source Granola?
Yes. Meetily replaces Granola today — self-host it on your own server or machine with no subscription. The full list of open-source alternatives is on this page.
How much does Granola cost?
Granola costs about $14/month (Business, checked 2026-08-07), which is $168 per year. That's what you save by replacing it with open source.
What do I lose by replacing Granola?
Honestly: sync across devices; the mobile app; automatic calendar joins; someone else's servers & support. If any of those are load-bearing for you, keep paying.
Is there an open-source alternative to Granola?
Yes: Meetily (A local meeting recorder that writes the transcript and summary without inviting a bot or your legal department.) Anarlog (Granola rearranged, literally: local recording, local transcript and your own model.) OpenWhispr (A cross-platform local notepad that records the call, separates speakers and keeps searchable notes.) All 6 curated open-source alternatives are at caniopensourceit.online/granola/alternatives.