Granola Free Plan 2026: What's Included & What's Not
Honest breakdown of the free tier limits and features
Granola pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $0 per user/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
Granola offers a freemium model with limited features; upgrade to unlock more.
What's Included in the Free Plan
- 25 lifetime meeting notes (hard cap, not monthly)
- 14-day meeting history window
- AI meeting notes with transcript enhancement
- AI chat within and across meetings
- Shared folders for collaboration
- Customizable note templates
- Multi-language support (10+ languages)
- Manual opt-out of model training available
What's NOT Included (Paid Only)
- Everything in Individual, plus:
- Unlimited meeting notes and history
- Advanced AI thinking models
- Advanced integrations (Notion, Slack, HubSpot, Attio, Affinity, Zapier)
- Centralized billing and user management
- Shared folders and team collaboration
- Multi-note queries across team meetings
- CRM sync (HubSpot, Salesforce, Attio, Affinity)
Free Plan Limits
| Limit | Free Plan | Paid Plans |
|---|---|---|
| totalMeetings | 25 lifetime (not per month) | Unlimited/Higher |
| meetingHistory | 14 days | Unlimited/Higher |
| integrations | None (no Zapier, Notion, Slack, HubSpot, Attio) | Unlimited/Higher |
| aiModels | Basic models only (no advanced thinking models) | Unlimited/Higher |
You'll Need to Upgrade When...
- You exceed the user limit
- You need features like Everything in Individual, plus: or Unlimited meeting notes and history
- 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
- Granola 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 Business Plan Comparison
| Free (Basic) $0 | Business $14/user/month | |
|---|---|---|
| Features | 8 included | 8+ included |
| Support | Community/Email | Priority Support |
| Branding | Granola branding | Your branding |
| Best For | Individuals testing Granola before committing to a paid plan | Small to mid-sized teams needing shared meeting knowledge and centralized admin |
Frequently Asked Questions
01 Is Granola free?
Yes, Granola offers a freemium plan with 8 core features included. However, there are limits on totalmeetings, meetinghistory that may require upgrading.
02 What's included in Granola's free plan?
Granola's free plan includes: 25 lifetime meeting notes (hard cap, not monthly), 14-day meeting history window, AI meeting notes with transcript enhancement, AI chat within and across meetings, Shared folders for collaboration, and 3 more features. Key limits include totalMeetings: 25 lifetime (not per month), meetingHistory: 14 days, integrations: None (no Zapier, Notion, Slack, HubSpot, Attio).
03 What's NOT included in Granola's free plan?
The free plan excludes: Everything in Individual, plus:, Unlimited meeting notes and history, Advanced AI thinking models, Advanced integrations (Notion, Slack, HubSpot, Attio, Affinity, Zapier), Centralized billing and user management. You'll also have Granola branding and limited support options.
04 When should I upgrade from Granola's free plan?
Consider upgrading when: you hit user or storage limits, need features like Everything in Individual, plus: or Unlimited meeting notes and history, require premium support, or want to remove branding. The cheapest paid plan starts at $14/user/month.
05 Is Granola's free plan really free forever?
Yes, Granola'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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