# ElevenLabs vs Granola

> ElevenLabs: Text-to-speech, voice cloning, dubbing and voice agents built on in-house audio models
> Granola: AI notepad that turns your own meeting notes into polished summaries without a bot

- ElevenLabs profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/elevenlabs
- Granola profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/granola
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/elevenlabs-vs-granola
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

ElevenLabs and Granola are both Audio & Speech AI tools. ElevenLabs scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (9.1 vs 8.1 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only ElevenLabs is available on Web. Only Granola is available on Windows and macOS.

### Choose ElevenLabs if

- You want a tool built for Voiceovers, audiobook narration, video dubbing, voice cloning, and real-time voice agents.
- Broad product range in one account: text-to-speech, speech-to-text, cloning, dubbing, sound effects, music and agents.
- Language coverage of 90+ languages on Eleven v4 and Scribe v2.

### Choose Granola if

- You want a tool built for professionals in back-to-back meetings who want notes without a visible recording bot.
- No bot joins calls, which keeps meetings less intrusive.
- Notes are private by default with granular sharing controls.

## Pricing

| | ElevenLabs | Granola |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | ElevenLabs | Granola |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Text to Speech | Yes | Not listed |
| Voice Cloning | Yes | Not listed |
| Voice Design | Yes | Not listed |
| Speech to Text (Scribe) | Yes | Not listed |
| Dubbing Studio | Yes | Not listed |
| Sound Effects and Music | Yes | Not listed |
| ElevenAgents | Yes | Not listed |
| API and SDKs | Yes | Not listed |
| Bot-free capture | Not listed | Yes |
| Notepad with AI enhancement | Not listed | Yes |
| Chat across meetings | Not listed | Yes |
| Pre-meeting briefs | Not listed | Yes |
| Follow-ups and action items | Not listed | Yes |
| Templates and recipes | Not listed | Yes |
| MCP connector | Not listed | Yes |
| Mobile and watch apps | Not listed | Yes |
| Multi-language support | Not listed | Yes |
| Shared folders and sharing controls | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | ElevenLabs | Granola |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | No |
| Windows | No | Yes |
| macOS | No | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |

## ElevenLabs strengths

- Broad product range in one account: text-to-speech, speech-to-text, cloning, dubbing, sound effects, music and agents
- Language coverage of 90+ languages on Eleven v4 and Scribe v2
- Low-latency models: Flash v2.5 at about 75 ms and Eleven v4 Turbo at about 100 ms median
- Free plan with 10,000 credits per month for testing
- Official SDKs for Python and TypeScript, plus mobile and React SDKs for agents

## ElevenLabs limitations

- Credits are consumed quickly on long-form work; the Starter plan's 30,000 credits is about 30 minutes of text-to-speech
- The Free plan has no commercial license and needs attribution when published
- Professional Voice Cloning requires Creator ($22 per month) or higher
- Plan structure is complex, with credits, concurrency limits and different per-model API rates

## Granola strengths

- No bot joins calls, which keeps meetings less intrusive
- Notes are private by default with granular sharing controls
- Broad integration set including HubSpot, Attio, Notion, Salesforce and Zapier
- MCP connector and REST API make notes usable in AI assistants and custom workflows
- Documented SOC 2 Type 2 compliance and an Enterprise tier with SSO, SCIM and HIPAA workspaces
- Desktop, mobile and Apple Watch apps cover in-person meetings

## Granola limitations

- Free plan limits viewing to 30 days of meeting history and excludes pre-meeting briefs, follow-up emails and API access
- API and most integrations require the $14 Business plan or higher
- Reviewers report AI summaries can compress nuance or overstate decisions, so notes need review
- Relies on device audio, so some meeting-room hardware setups may not work well
- Granola trains its own models on anonymized user data unless users opt out in Settings

## FAQ

**Is ElevenLabs better than Granola?**

It depends on your workflow. ElevenLabs is built for Voiceovers, audiobook narration, video dubbing, voice cloning, and real-time voice agents. Granola is built for professionals in back-to-back meetings who want notes without a visible recording bot.

**What are the key feature differences between ElevenLabs and Granola?**

ElevenLabs: Text-to-speech, voice cloning, dubbing and voice agents built on in-house audio models. Granola: AI notepad that turns your own meeting notes into polished summaries without a bot.

**Does ElevenLabs or Granola have a free plan?**

Yes, both do. ElevenLabs is freemium and Granola is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

**Which is cheaper, ElevenLabs or Granola?**

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.