# Granola vs Runway

> Granola: AI notepad that turns your own meeting notes into polished summaries without a bot
> Runway: AI video, image and audio creation suite with Gen-4.5, agents and an API

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

## Verdict

Granola is listed under Audio & Speech AI and Runway under Image & Visual AI. Runway scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.4 vs 8.1 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only Granola is available on Windows and macOS. Only Runway 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 Runway if

- You want a tool built for Text-to-video and image-to-video generation.
- Combines video, image and audio generation and editing in one workspace.
- Offers Runway's own Gen-4.5 plus third-party models such as Seedance 2.0.

## Pricing

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

## Features

| Feature | Granola | Runway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| Gen-4.5 video model | Not listed | Yes |
| Creative Agent | Not listed | Yes |
| Multiple models | Not listed | Yes |
| Characters | Not listed | Yes |
| Aleph and Act-Two | Not listed | Yes |
| Audio tools | Not listed | Yes |
| Workflows and Recipes | Not listed | Yes |
| Runway Dev API | Not listed | Yes |
| Runway MCP | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Granola | Runway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | No | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | No |
| macOS | Yes | No |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| 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

## Runway strengths

- Combines video, image and audio generation and editing in one workspace
- Offers Runway's own Gen-4.5 plus third-party models such as Seedance 2.0
- Creative Agent builds videos from a conversation
- Runway Dev API with Node and Python SDKs
- Free plan with 125 credits that do not expire
- Native iOS and Android apps

## Runway limitations

- Credit-based pricing: a 5-second Gen-4.5 clip costs 60 credits, so the 625 credits on Standard cover about 10 such clips
- Standard and Pro credits do not roll over at the end of the month
- Some App Store reviewers complain about the cost of failed or unusable generations
- 4K upscaling is unlimited only on Pro and Max

## FAQ

**Is Granola better than Runway?**

It depends on your workflow. Granola is built for professionals in back-to-back meetings who want notes without a visible recording bot. Runway is built for Text-to-video and image-to-video generation.

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

Granola: AI notepad that turns your own meeting notes into polished summaries without a bot. Runway: AI video, image and audio creation suite with Gen-4.5, agents and an API.

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

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

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

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