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Granola vs Altar: catalog facts
Granola	Altar
Free Free to download; the research does not describe paid plans.	Free Free to download; the homepage does not describe paid plans.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS	Windows, macOS
No meeting bot joins the call Builds on the notes you type yourself	Speaker-labelled, timestamped live notes Searchable knowledge base built from meetings, docs and screen
Transcription relies on AI services rather than being fully local Pricing details are not given in the research	No Linux or mobile apps mentioned Little public information on pricing and where data is processed
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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