Aura Meet vs Granola
Granola is a Mac-only note enhancer that processes in the cloud. Aura Meet is a full meeting AI that runs on your phone — private, offline, and everywhere.
More than note-taking
Granola enhances your notes after a meeting — it fills in details you missed. But that's where it stops. No action item tracking, no meeting scoring, no AI copilot you can ask questions to mid-meeting.
Aura Meet gives you complete meeting intelligence: real-time transcription, automated action items with assignees and deadlines, meeting quality scoring, and an AI copilot that can answer questions about what was discussed — all on-device.
| Feature | Aura Meet | Granola |
|---|---|---|
| On-device transcription | ||
| Zero audio to server | ||
| Works offline | ||
| Mobile app (iOS + Android) | ||
| Works with in-person meetings | ||
| Works with phone calls | ||
| AI-powered summaries | ||
| Action item detection | ||
| Meeting intelligence scoring | ||
| AI copilot (ask questions) | ||
| 99 languages | ||
| PDF executive reports | ||
| Custom note templates | ||
| Free tier included | ||
| Pro price | $9.99/mo | $18/mo |
Mobile-first, not Mac-only
Granola is a Mac desktop app. No iPhone, no Android, no Windows, no Linux. If you're not at your Mac laptop, you can't use it. And it only works with video calls on your computer.
Aura Meet is mobile-first. Your phone is always with you — in-person meetings, phone calls, coffee shop conversations, conferences. One tap to record, and your meeting intelligence follows you everywhere.
Privacy Shield: On-device vs. cloud processing
Granola captures your meeting audio and sends it to cloud-based AI (GPT-4) for processing. Your conversations pass through external servers and third-party LLM providers. For sensitive meetings in healthcare, legal, or finance, this creates significant data exposure.
Aura Meet's Privacy Shield processes everything on-device using Apple Intelligence and local AI models. Zero audio uploaded, zero cloud processing, zero third-party access. Learn more about our privacy architecture →
Where Granola shines
Granola's template system is excellent — you can define custom note structures for different meeting types (standups, 1:1s, client calls) and the AI fills in the sections automatically. If you work exclusively from a Mac and want highly structured notes, Granola delivers a polished desktop experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Granola work on iPhone or Android?
No. Granola is Mac-only. There's no mobile app. Aura Meet is available on iOS (with Android coming soon) and works with any meeting — online or in-person.
Does Granola process audio in the cloud?
Yes. Granola sends your meeting audio to cloud servers (including GPT-4) for processing. Aura Meet processes everything on-device — your audio never leaves your phone.
Can Granola detect action items?
Not automatically. Granola focuses on note enhancement — filling in gaps in your notes. Aura Meet automatically detects action items with assignees, deadlines, and priority levels.
Does Granola work offline?
No. Granola requires an internet connection for AI processing. Aura Meet works fully offline — transcription, summaries, action items, and copilot all run on-device.
How does pricing compare?
Aura Meet Pro costs $9.99/month vs Granola Business at $18/month. Aura Meet includes a free tier with 10 meetings per month, plus features Granola doesn't offer: action items, scoring, copilot, and offline support.
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