Grain Free Plan 2026: What's Included & What's Not
Honest breakdown of the free tier limits and features
Grain pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $0 per seat/month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: No free tier available
- Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
- Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Grain offers a freemium model with limited features; upgrade to unlock more.
What's Included in the Free Plan
- View team meetings
- Try AI notes
- 20 recordings maximum
- Only one member can record
- 45-minute recording cap
- 90-day storage limit
- Basic transcription
- Unlimited free viewers
What's NOT Included (Paid Only)
- Everything in Free
- Unlimited recordings
- 10 monthly uploads
- Advanced AI notes & transcription
- Custom AI prompts
- Transcript downloads
- Collections and Stories creation
- Slack integration
- Productboard integration
- Zapier integration
- No recording duration limits
- Unlimited storage
Free Plan Limits
| Limit | Free Plan | Paid Plans |
|---|---|---|
| recordings | 20 recordings maximum | Unlimited/Higher |
| duration | 45 minutes per recording | Unlimited/Higher |
| storage | 90-day retention | Unlimited/Higher |
| recorders | Only 1 person can record | Unlimited/Higher |
You'll Need to Upgrade When...
- You exceed the user limit
- You need features like Everything in Free or Unlimited recordings
- You require premium support or SLA guarantees
- You need to remove branding or watermarks
- You need advanced integrations or API access
Hidden Restrictions on Free Plan
- Grain branding may appear on your content or communications
- Support is limited to community forums or email with longer response times
- Export options may be restricted or include watermarks
- API access is typically limited or not available
- Advanced reporting and analytics require paid plans
Free vs Paid: Which Do You Need?
Free Plan is Enough If...
- You're an individual or very small team
- You need only basic features
- You don't mind usage limits
- Branding on output is acceptable
- Community support is sufficient
You Need Paid If...
- Your team is growing beyond limits
- You need advanced features
- Professional branding is required
- You need priority support
- Integrations/API access is critical
Free vs Starter Plan Comparison
| Free $0 | Starter $19/seat/month | |
|---|---|---|
| Features | 8 included | 12+ included |
| Support | Community/Email | Priority Support |
| Branding | Grain branding | Your branding |
| Best For | Teams testing Grain or needing occasional meeting notes | Individual contributors and small teams needing unlimited meeting recordings |
Frequently Asked Questions
01 Is Grain free?
Yes, Grain offers a freemium plan with 8 core features included. However, there are limits on recordings, duration that may require upgrading.
02 What's included in Grain's free plan?
Grain's free plan includes: View team meetings, Try AI notes, 20 recordings maximum, Only one member can record, 45-minute recording cap, and 3 more features. Key limits include recordings: 20 recordings maximum, duration: 45 minutes per recording, storage: 90-day retention.
03 What's NOT included in Grain's free plan?
The free plan excludes: Everything in Free, Unlimited recordings, 10 monthly uploads, Advanced AI notes & transcription, Custom AI prompts. You'll also have Grain branding and limited support options.
04 When should I upgrade from Grain's free plan?
Consider upgrading when: you hit user or storage limits, need features like Everything in Free or Unlimited recordings, require premium support, or want to remove branding. The cheapest paid plan starts at $19/seat/month.
05 Is Grain's free plan really free forever?
Yes, Grain's free plan is available indefinitely with no time limit. However, feature and usage limits may restrict what you can do without upgrading to a paid plan.
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