A Granola alternative for recordings you already have
GhostMinutes and Granola both keep bots out of your calls, but they work at different times. Granola captures your device audio during the meeting. GhostMinutes transcribes a recording after the fact, so it works on any file, including meetings from before you signed up. GhostMinutes starts at $1 a month, and Granola Business is $14 per user a month.
GhostMinutes and Granola compared
| Feature | GhostMinutes | Granola |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 150 minutes a month, transcripts kept up to 90 days | Basic: $0, meeting history kept 30 days |
| Lowest paid price | Lite: $1/mo, or $5 a year | Business: $14 per user/mo |
| Works from | Files you upload, from any source | Device audio captured during the meeting |
| Joins your call | Never | No, it is bot-free on all plans |
| Uploading files | On every plan, up to 1 GB each | Not listed in its plan comparison |
| Live notes during a call | Not on the web. The iOS app records on your iPhone | Captures during the call |
Granola details come from Granola pricing, checked on November 6, 2026. Prices change, so check the vendor's page before you decide.
Which one should you choose?
Choose GhostMinutes if
- You have recordings you want transcribed, including old ones
- The recording came from someone else
- You want low monthly pricing as one person
Choose Granola if
- You want to take notes during the meeting and have AI improve them
- You always have your own device in the meeting
Common questions
Timing. Granola captures audio from your device while the meeting runs. GhostMinutes works afterwards, from a recording you upload. Neither adds a bot to the call.
On list price, yes. GhostMinutes Lite is $1 a month and Pro is $5 a month. Granola Business is $14 per user a month and Enterprise is $35.
Granola Basic keeps meeting history for 30 days. GhostMinutes keeps transcripts for up to 90 days, and you can delete them sooner or export them.
Granola's plan comparison does not list file uploads. GhostMinutes takes any audio or video file up to 1 GB.