Granola vs Otter
Granola starts at $14/user and Otter at $8.33/user on annual billing — but minute caps, seat rules and history limits decide the real bill. See it costed below.
Costed for three teams
| Team shape | Granola | Otter | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo · 8 meetings/wk · 45 min | $14/mo Business | $20/mo Business | Granola |
| Solo · 8 meetings/wk · 45 min (monthly billing) | $14/mo Business | $30/mo Business | Granola |
| Small team · 5 people · 10 meetings/wk · 30 min | $70/mo Business | $100/mo Business | Granola |
| Small team · 5 people · 10 meetings/wk · 30 min (monthly billing) | $70/mo Business | $150/mo Business | Granola |
| Sales team · 12 reps · 15 calls/wk · 45 min | $168/mo Business | $240/mo Business | Granola |
| Sales team · 12 reps · 15 calls/wk · 45 min (monthly billing) | $168/mo Business | $360/mo Business | Granola |
At a glance
| Feature | Granola | Otter |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing unit | Per user | Per user |
| Watch out for | Basic keeps only 30 days of meeting history. | Pro is capped at 1,200 meeting minutes per user per month and 90 minutes per meeting — long workshops need Business. |
| Cheapest paid (annual) | $14/user | $8.33/user |
| Cheapest paid (monthly) | $14/user | $16.99/user |
| Entry plan includes | Business: per seat · unlimited meetings | Pro: per seat · 20 h/user/mo · max 90 min per meeting · up to 5 users |
| Forever free | Yes | Yes |
| Trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Add-ons | No add-ons listed. | No paid add-ons on the plan cards; live transcription via RTMP has additional fees (amount Not listed). |
All plans
Granola
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $0 | $0 | per seat · unlimited meetings · 30-day meeting history |
| Business | $14 | $14 | per seat · unlimited meetings |
| Enterprise | $35 | $35 | per seat · unlimited meetings |
Otter
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $0 | $0 | per seat · 5 h/user/mo · max 30 min per meeting · up to 5 users · only the 25 most recent conversations |
| Pro | $16.99 | $8.33 | per seat · 20 h/user/mo · max 90 min per meeting · up to 5 users |
| Business | $30 | $19.99 | per seat · unlimited meetings · max 4 h per meeting · up to 25 users |
| Enterprise | — | — | per seat · unlimited meetings |
Gotchas
Granola
- Basic keeps only 30 days of meeting history.
- No separate annual discount is published — the same $14 applies either way.
- Granola records from your device instead of sending a bot into the call.
Otter
- Pro is capped at 1,200 meeting minutes per user per month and 90 minutes per meeting — long workshops need Business.
- Pro allows at most 5 billed users and Business 25; bigger teams need an Enterprise quote.
- Annual Pro ($8.33/mo) is less than half the monthly price ($16.99) — the biggest annual discount in this desk.
FAQ
Is Granola cheaper than Otter?
For 5 people, 10 meetings/week, 30 min each, annual billing with full meeting history: Granola $70/mo on Business vs Otter $100/mo on Business. The answer changes with minute caps and seat limits — use the calculator on the AI meeting notes hub for your exact team.
Do Granola and Otter have free plans?
Granola: Basic is $0 per user: AI meeting notes with meeting history limited to 30 days. Otter: Basic is free: 300 transcription minutes per user per month, 30 minutes max per conversation, 3 lifetime file imports, 25 most recent conversations.
Which limits matter most when comparing note-takers?
Monthly transcription minutes, AI-noted meeting counts, maximum meeting length, seat minimums/maximums and how long history is kept. Our calculator checks every one of them against the official plan cards.