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Granola vs Plaud: catalog facts
Granola	Plaud
Free Free to download; the research does not describe paid plans.	Freemium Pricing is not given in the research; check the Plaud site for current plans.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS	macOS
No meeting bot joins the call Builds on the notes you type yourself	Covers online meetings, calls and in-person conversations One workflow across recording sources
Transcription relies on AI services rather than being fully local Pricing details are not given in the research	Processing runs on Plaud's service In-person recording is built around Plaud's own hardware
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Hosted service
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 1, 2026

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