# Do you still need Granola?

What parts of Granola other tools can do, and what's hard to replace. Interactive version: https://onelesstool.com/replace/granola

## Alternatives by capability

### Transcribe and summarise meetings
Granola fit: native

- Fireflies.ai: native fit; cheapest qualifying plan Free $0 (verified)
- Otter.ai: native fit; cheapest qualifying plan Basic $0 (verified)
- Google Workspace: strong fit; cheapest qualifying plan Business Standard $14 (verified)

### Write documents and notes
Granola fit: partial

- Google Workspace: native fit; cheapest qualifying plan Business Starter $7 (verified)
- Microsoft 365: native fit; cheapest qualifying plan Business Basic $7 (verified)
- Notion: native fit; cheapest qualifying plan Free $0 (verified)

## Reasons to keep paying

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- Combines your typed notes with the transcript

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