# Granola vs Jamie

> Granola: AI notepad that turns your own meeting notes into polished summaries without a bot
> Jamie: Bot-free AI meeting notes, action items and CRM follow-ups with EU data hosting

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

## Verdict

Granola is listed under Audio & Speech AI and Jamie under AI Assistants. Granola scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.1 vs 7.8 out of 10), led by ease of use and value for money. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Granola is available on Android. Only Jamie is available on Web.

### 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.

### Choose Jamie if

- You want a tool built for Teams that need meeting notes without a visible bot and with EU data residency, plus CRM updates after client calls.
- Records on-device with no meeting bot, including for in-person meetings.
- EU, Swiss and UK data processing, ISO 27001 certification and GDPR compliance suit regulated industries.

## Pricing

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

## Features

| Feature | Granola | Jamie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bot-free capture | Yes | Not listed |
| Notepad with AI enhancement | Yes | Not listed |
| Chat across meetings | Yes | Not listed |
| Pre-meeting briefs | Yes | Not listed |
| Follow-ups and action items | Yes | Not listed |
| Templates and recipes | Yes | Not listed |
| MCP connector | Yes | Not listed |
| Mobile and watch apps | Yes | Not listed |
| Multi-language support | Yes | Not listed |
| Shared folders and sharing controls | Yes | Not listed |
| Bot-free recording | Not listed | Yes |
| AI meeting notes | Not listed | Yes |
| Action item detection | Not listed | Yes |
| Ask Jamie chat | Not listed | Yes |
| Pre-meeting briefings | Not listed | Yes |
| Agentic Workflows | Not listed | Yes |
| Developer access | Not listed | Yes |
| Enterprise controls | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

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

## 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

## Jamie strengths

- Records on-device with no meeting bot, including for in-person meetings.
- EU, Swiss and UK data processing, ISO 27001 certification and GDPR compliance suit regulated industries.
- Notes in 99+ languages with custom templates and custom vocabulary.
- Public API, webhooks and MCP server on Pro and above.
- Native Windows, macOS and iOS apps; the App Store listing shows a 4.89 rating from 253 ratings.

## Jamie limitations

- The Free plan is limited to 10 AI notes per month and 30-minute meetings.
- CRM integrations such as Salesforce and HubSpot, plus API access, require Pro (€39 to €47 per month) or higher.
- No Android or Linux app was found.
- SOC 2 Type II is listed as pending, and one reviewer argues the price is high for what is offered.

## FAQ

**Is Granola better than Jamie?**

It depends on your workflow. Granola is built for professionals in back-to-back meetings who want notes without a visible recording bot. Jamie is built for Teams that need meeting notes without a visible bot and with EU data residency, plus CRM updates after client calls.

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

Granola: AI notepad that turns your own meeting notes into polished summaries without a bot. Jamie: Bot-free AI meeting notes, action items and CRM follow-ups with EU data hosting.

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

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

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

Granola starts at $0 and Jamie starts at €0. See the pricing table above for what each tier includes.