Updated: August 2026Granola vs Tactiq
Granola vs Tactiq
Which Bot-Free Notetaker in 2026?
Compare recording, meeting notes, collaboration, integrations, and pricing to find the right solution for your workflow.
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Pick the use case that matches you
The right meeting assistant depends on how your team works. Explore the use case that best matches your needs.
GranolaBest for individuals who want quiet desktop notes, online or in person.Granola is a bot-free AI notepad for Mac and Windows: it captures audio on the device while you type your own notes, then enhances them into a clean summary. Nothing joins the call and no recording is kept.
TactiqBest when nothing may join the call — live in-tab transcription with no recording of the meeting.Tactiq is a bot-free AI notetaker: a Chrome extension and Edge add-on that transcribes Google Meet, Zoom and Teams from the browser tab, then turns transcripts into summaries, tasks and shared notes.
Best for People who take notes in the room as well as online
GranolaBest for People who want workflows on the free plan
TactiqWorth Exploring Alternatives
When notes are not enough
Both keep text and leave the meeting itself unrecorded — a limit that shows up the first time someone asks to rewatch a call.Comparing plansvs
How they stack up
Granola wins where the meeting is not in a browser: a desktop app, in-person capture and mobile access. Tactiq wins on throughput — transcribing recordings you already have, embedded highlights, and speaker analytics across meetings.
Facts last verified August 6, 2026
In-Person/Offline Recording
~PartialIn-person on iPhone & Android · audio never stored
NoDesigned for online meetings only via Chrome/Edge
Mobile apps
✓Yes
No
Summary Layout
✓Yes
~PartialPrompt-shaped, not layout-configurable
Audio/Video uploads
No
✓YesUpload existing audio/video for transcription; no recording
Download assets
No
✓YesExport/share transcripts and notes
Embedded highlights
No
~PartialTranscript-text tagging only — not embedded on a recording
Individual multi-meeting analytics
~PartialChat over history — no metrics
✓YesSpeaker analytics; team analytics "coming soon"
Recording
Ways to capture meetings
Meeting assistants should fit naturally into your workflow. Whether you prefer automatic recording, bot participation, or manual uploads, meeting capture should require minimal effort.
Meeting Bot
Joins calls automatically via calendar sync. Lowest friction for Zoom, Meet, and Teams.
Chrome Extension Recording
Captures the call right from a browser extension — no bot and no desktop app needed.
~Mobile App
Record from your phone — useful for in-person meetings or calls.
✓Upload Audio/Video
Drop an existing recording file to get a transcript and summary.
✓In-Person Recording
Capture conversations without a video call. Useful for field teams.
~Desktop App
Native app for system-level audio capture.
~~Bot/Agent RecordingGranolaNoTactiqNoBot-free, extension-based transcription only
GranolaNoTactiqNoBot-free, extension-based transcription onlyNo-bot RecordingGranola✓YesTactiq✓YesBrowser extension joins meetings without a bot
Granola✓YesTactiq✓YesBrowser extension joins meetings without a botMobile appsGranola✓YesTactiqNo
Granola✓YesTactiqNoTranscribe in 100+ languagesGranolaNoTactiq~PartialNo provider-published language count
GranolaNoTactiq~PartialNo provider-published language countAutomatic speaker recognitionGranola✓YesTactiq✓YesAutomatic speaker labels in transcripts
Granola✓YesTactiq✓YesAutomatic speaker labels in transcriptsAudio/Video uploadsGranolaNoTactiq✓YesUpload existing audio/video for transcription; no recording
GranolaNoTactiq✓YesUpload existing audio/video for transcription; no recordingDownload assetsGranolaNoTactiq✓YesExport/share transcripts and notes
GranolaNoTactiq✓YesExport/share transcripts and notesDownload transcriptsGranola✓YesTactiq✓YesDownload/export text transcripts; no audio/video download
Granola✓YesTactiq✓YesDownload/export text transcripts; no audio/video downloadHD video recordingGranolaNoTactiqNoNo video recording; transcription only
GranolaNoTactiqNoNo video recording; transcription onlyLive CaptionsGranola✓YesTactiq✓YesUses platform live captions for in-meeting text
Granola✓YesTactiq✓YesUses platform live captions for in-meeting textBrowser/Chrome Extension RecordingGranolaNoTactiq~PartialLive transcript only · no audio or video kept
GranolaNoTactiq~PartialLive transcript only · no audio or video keptDesktop App RecordingGranola~PartialTranscript only · audio never storedTactiq~PartialMac app only · no audio or video kept
Granola~PartialTranscript only · audio never storedTactiq~PartialMac app only · no audio or video keptIn-Person/Offline RecordingGranola~PartialIn-person on iPhone & Android · audio never storedTactiqNoDesigned for online meetings only via Chrome/Edge
Granola~PartialIn-person on iPhone & Android · audio never storedTactiqNoDesigned for online meetings only via Chrome/EdgePhone Call Recording & Recap (PSTN/VoIP)Granola~PartialiOS only · one-sided mic capture · notes onlyTactiqNo
Granola~PartialiOS only · one-sided mic capture · notes onlyTactiqNoAutomatic language detectionGranola✓YesTactiq✓Yes
Granola✓YesTactiq✓YesCategory
Granola
Tactiq
Bot/Agent Recording
No
NoBot-free, extension-based transcription only
No-bot Recording
✓Yes
✓YesBrowser extension joins meetings without a bot
Mobile apps
✓Yes
No
Transcribe in 100+ languages
No
~PartialNo provider-published language count
Automatic speaker recognition
✓Yes
✓YesAutomatic speaker labels in transcripts
Audio/Video uploads
No
✓YesUpload existing audio/video for transcription; no recording
Download assets
No
✓YesExport/share transcripts and notes
Download transcripts
✓Yes
✓YesDownload/export text transcripts; no audio/video download
HD video recording
No
NoNo video recording; transcription only
Live Captions
✓Yes
✓YesUses platform live captions for in-meeting text
Browser/Chrome Extension Recording
No
~PartialLive transcript only · no audio or video kept
Desktop App Recording
~PartialTranscript only · audio never stored
~PartialMac app only · no audio or video kept
In-Person/Offline Recording
~PartialIn-person on iPhone & Android · audio never stored
NoDesigned for online meetings only via Chrome/Edge
Phone Call Recording & Recap (PSTN/VoIP)
~PartialiOS only · one-sided mic capture · notes only
No
Automatic language detection
✓Yes
✓Yes
As Your Team Scales, Consider
Recording a meeting is only the first step. Over time, organizations often realize that the real value lies in how meeting knowledge is captured, shared, and reused—helping teams stay aligned long after the conversation ends.
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AI Capabilities
What happens after the recording
Granola enhances notes you typed, then hands each finished note to Zapier — automation runs outside the product, not inside it. Tactiq generates from the transcript with prompt kits and chains steps through its workflow builder, metered at 5 AI credits a month on Free and 10 on Pro.
GranolaGranola enhances the notes you type during a call rather than writing a summary from scratch, and answers questions across your notes. Automations run outward rather than in-product: a Zapier trigger sends each finished note onward on its own, while the prompt recipes are run by hand.
TactiqTactiq is prompt-led and genuinely capable: Ask Tactiq AI works across stored transcripts, AI Kits store reusable prompt sets, and a workflow builder chains steps into Slack, Notion and HubSpot on every plan. AI credits meter how much runs — 5 a month on Free, 10 on Pro, unlimited from Team.
AI summariesAutomatic post-meeting summaries with key points and context.
✓✓Custom summary templatesDefine your own output format to match team workflow.
✓~AI chat over meetingsAsk questions about your meeting library like a knowledge base.
✓✓Follow-up email draftsAuto-generate follow-up emails based on meeting outcomes.
✓✓Speaker coaching insightsTalk-time ratios, pacing, monologue detection per speaker.
Automations / agentsTrigger CRM updates, Slack messages, or tasks automatically post-meeting.
~AI meeting summariesGranola✓YesTactiq✓YesConsumes one AI credit per summary
Granola✓YesTactiq✓YesConsumes one AI credit per summarySummaries turn a full recording into the few sentences a busy reader actually needs.
AI Next StepsGranola✓YesTactiq✓YesUses AI actions; credit-limited on lower tiers
Granola✓YesTactiq✓YesUses AI actions; credit-limited on lower tiersAuto-extracted next steps are what stop decisions from getting lost after the call.
Topics TimelineGranolaNoTactiq✓Yes
GranolaNoTactiq✓YesA topics timeline lets you jump straight to the moment a subject came up instead of rewatching.
Copilot ModeGranola✓YesTactiq✓YesLive Q&A and guidance via AI during calls
Granola✓YesTactiq✓YesLive Q&A and guidance via AI during callsA live copilot surfaces context mid-meeting, so prep and follow-up happen in the room.
Summary DepthGranolaNoTactiq~PartialPrompt-driven, no depth selector
GranolaNoTactiq~PartialPrompt-driven, no depth selectorControl over summary depth matters when a one-liner and a full brief serve different readers.
Summary LayoutGranola✓YesTactiq~PartialPrompt-shaped, not layout-configurable
Granola✓YesTactiq~PartialPrompt-shaped, not layout-configurableLayout flexibility decides whether a summary drops cleanly into your docs and tools.
AI highlightsGranolaNoTactiq✓YesUses AI credits for highlights/insights
GranolaNoTactiq✓YesUses AI credits for highlights/insightsHighlights give skimmers the signal without making them read the whole transcript.
AI ChatGranola✓YesTactiq✓YesAnswers questions across stored transcripts; credit-based
Granola✓YesTactiq✓YesAnswers questions across stored transcripts; credit-basedChatting with past meetings turns your archive into a searchable knowledge base.
Voice AgentsGranolaNoTactiqNo
GranolaNoTactiqNoVoice agents can run parts of a call autonomously, not just transcribe it.
AI Agents & WorkflowsGranola~PartialVia MCP/API — no built-in agentsTactiqNofrom Business · AI Meeting Agent; outward push via Workflows
Granola~PartialVia MCP/API — no built-in agentsTactiqNofrom Business · AI Meeting Agent; outward push via WorkflowsAgentic workflows push meeting outcomes into other tools without manual copy-paste.
Custom Avatars & Voice AgentsGranolaNoTactiqNo
GranolaNoTactiqNoCustom avatars/voices matter for teams that want a branded, repeatable meeting presence.
Meeting SkillsGranola~PartialManual prompt recipes — no triggersTactiq~Partial5 credits/mo Free · 10 Pro · unlimited Team+
Granola~PartialManual prompt recipes — no triggersTactiq~Partial5 credits/mo Free · 10 Pro · unlimited Team+Contextual automations trigger the right follow-up action based on what was said.
Auto-detect meeting typeGranola✓YesAuto template — not user-selectableTactiqNo
Granola✓YesAuto template — not user-selectableTactiqNoAuto-detecting meeting type lets the AI apply the right template without being told.
Custom summary templatesGranola✓YesTactiq~PartialManual prompt kits; no auto-apply
Granola✓YesTactiq~PartialManual prompt kits; no auto-applyCustom templates make summaries match how your team already documents meetings.
Objection detectionGranolaNoTactiq~PartialPreset prompt the user runs — not automatic
GranolaNoTactiq~PartialPreset prompt the user runs — not automaticObjection detection flags deal risk in sales calls the moment it surfaces.
Competitor detectionGranolaNoTactiqNo
GranolaNoTactiqNoCompetitor mentions are a buying signal worth catching automatically.
Win/loss signalsGranolaNoTactiqNo
GranolaNoTactiqNoWin/loss signals turn call patterns into pipeline forecasting input.
Coachability scoresGranolaNoTactiqNo
GranolaNoTactiqNoCoachability scores help managers find which reps to coach, and on what.
Pipeline intelligenceGranolaNoTactiqNo
GranolaNoTactiqNoPipeline intelligence connects individual calls to overall deal health.
AI Sales Coaching & Real-time AssistanceGranolaNoTactiqNo
GranolaNoTactiqNoReal-time sales coaching changes the outcome of the call while it is still happening.
Sales AI capabilitiesGranolaNoTactiqNo
GranolaNoTactiqNoSales-specific skills tailor the AI to a revenue team’s exact workflow.
Custom Tracked Topics for InsightsGranolaNoTactiq~PartialTag/prompt-driven, not tracked-topic analytics
GranolaNoTactiq~PartialTag/prompt-driven, not tracked-topic analyticsCustom tracked topics let you measure exactly the themes your team cares about.
Meeting AnalyticsGranolaNofrom Enterprise · Enterprise · adoption usage onlyTactiqNofrom Enterprise · Analytics dashboards on Enterprise
GranolaNofrom Enterprise · Enterprise · adoption usage onlyTactiqNofrom Enterprise · Analytics dashboards on EnterpriseMeeting analytics reveal patterns across many calls that a single recap can not.
Sentiment analysisGranolaNoTactiqNo
GranolaNoTactiqNoSentiment analysis hints at how a conversation actually landed, beyond the words.
Engagement analyticsGranolaNoTactiqNofrom Enterprise · Engagement trends in analytics dashboards
GranolaNoTactiqNofrom Enterprise · Engagement trends in analytics dashboardsEngagement analytics show who was actually participating, not just present.
Individual multi-meeting analyticsGranola~PartialChat over history — no metricsTactiq✓YesSpeaker analytics; team analytics "coming soon"
Granola~PartialChat over history — no metricsTactiq✓YesSpeaker analytics; team analytics "coming soon"Multi-meeting analytics track how one person trends over time.
KPI / AI Extraction AppsGranola✓YesTactiq✓YesAdvanced AI prompts in meeting kits
Granola✓YesTactiq✓YesAdvanced AI prompts in meeting kitsKPI extraction apps pull structured metrics out of unstructured conversation.
Team multi-meeting analyticsGranolaNoTactiqNofrom Enterprise · Team-level meeting trend analytics
GranolaNoTactiqNofrom Enterprise · Team-level meeting trend analyticsTeam-wide analytics roll individual calls up into manageable team signal.
AI capability
Granola
Tactiq
Why it matters
AI meeting summaries
✓Yes
✓YesConsumes one AI credit per summary
Summaries turn a full recording into the few sentences a busy reader actually needs.
AI Next Steps
✓Yes
✓YesUses AI actions; credit-limited on lower tiers
Auto-extracted next steps are what stop decisions from getting lost after the call.
Topics Timeline
No
✓Yes
A topics timeline lets you jump straight to the moment a subject came up instead of rewatching.
Copilot Mode
✓Yes
✓YesLive Q&A and guidance via AI during calls
A live copilot surfaces context mid-meeting, so prep and follow-up happen in the room.
Summary Depth
No
~PartialPrompt-driven, no depth selector
Control over summary depth matters when a one-liner and a full brief serve different readers.
Summary Layout
✓Yes
~PartialPrompt-shaped, not layout-configurable
Layout flexibility decides whether a summary drops cleanly into your docs and tools.
AI highlights
No
✓YesUses AI credits for highlights/insights
Highlights give skimmers the signal without making them read the whole transcript.
AI Chat
✓Yes
✓YesAnswers questions across stored transcripts; credit-based
Chatting with past meetings turns your archive into a searchable knowledge base.
Voice Agents
No
No
Voice agents can run parts of a call autonomously, not just transcribe it.
AI Agents & Workflows
~PartialVia MCP/API — no built-in agents
Nofrom Business · AI Meeting Agent; outward push via Workflows
Agentic workflows push meeting outcomes into other tools without manual copy-paste.
Custom Avatars & Voice Agents
No
No
Custom avatars/voices matter for teams that want a branded, repeatable meeting presence.
Meeting Skills
~PartialManual prompt recipes — no triggers
~Partial5 credits/mo Free · 10 Pro · unlimited Team+
Contextual automations trigger the right follow-up action based on what was said.
Auto-detect meeting type
✓YesAuto template — not user-selectable
No
Auto-detecting meeting type lets the AI apply the right template without being told.
Custom summary templates
✓Yes
~PartialManual prompt kits; no auto-apply
Custom templates make summaries match how your team already documents meetings.
Objection detection
No
~PartialPreset prompt the user runs — not automatic
Objection detection flags deal risk in sales calls the moment it surfaces.
Competitor detection
No
No
Competitor mentions are a buying signal worth catching automatically.
Win/loss signals
No
No
Win/loss signals turn call patterns into pipeline forecasting input.
Coachability scores
No
No
Coachability scores help managers find which reps to coach, and on what.
Pipeline intelligence
No
No
Pipeline intelligence connects individual calls to overall deal health.
AI Sales Coaching & Real-time Assistance
No
No
Real-time sales coaching changes the outcome of the call while it is still happening.
Sales AI capabilities
No
No
Sales-specific skills tailor the AI to a revenue team’s exact workflow.
Custom Tracked Topics for Insights
No
~PartialTag/prompt-driven, not tracked-topic analytics
Custom tracked topics let you measure exactly the themes your team cares about.
Meeting Analytics
Nofrom Enterprise · Enterprise · adoption usage only
Nofrom Enterprise · Analytics dashboards on Enterprise
Meeting analytics reveal patterns across many calls that a single recap can not.
Sentiment analysis
No
No
Sentiment analysis hints at how a conversation actually landed, beyond the words.
Engagement analytics
No
Nofrom Enterprise · Engagement trends in analytics dashboards
Engagement analytics show who was actually participating, not just present.
Individual multi-meeting analytics
~PartialChat over history — no metrics
✓YesSpeaker analytics; team analytics "coming soon"
Multi-meeting analytics track how one person trends over time.
KPI / AI Extraction Apps
✓Yes
✓YesAdvanced AI prompts in meeting kits
KPI extraction apps pull structured metrics out of unstructured conversation.
Team multi-meeting analytics
No
Nofrom Enterprise · Team-level meeting trend analytics
Team-wide analytics roll individual calls up into manageable team signal.
Integrations
The Best Integrations Do More Than Connect Apps
The number of integrations tells part of the story. The real value comes from how effectively meeting insights move between tools, workflows, and teams.
See How MeetGeek ComparesWorkflow ContinuityMeeting insights flow directly into the tools where work happens, helping teams reduce manual follow-ups and keep projects moving.
Shared VisibilityImportant discussions, decisions, and action items remain accessible to the people who need them—even if they weren't in the meeting.
Long-Term ValueMeeting knowledge stays connected to ongoing projects and workflows, making conversations useful long after the meeting ends.
What it connects to
Integrations help meeting insights flow into the tools your team already uses, from CRMs and project management platforms to collaboration and documentation tools.
Video ConferencingGoogle Meet, Jitsi +2 more
CalendarsGoogle Calendar
CRMAffinity, Attio, HubSpot +3 more
Project ManagementAsana, ClickUp, Jira, Linear +1 more
CollaborationNotion, Slack, Intercom
Cloud StorageConfluence, Dropbox +5 more
CustomZapier, Tactiq MCP server +1 more
NUMBER OF NATIVE INTEGRATIONS
Per each vendor's own integrations directory, verified July 9, 20266Granola
21Tactiq
Beyond the Integration List
API Access
If your team uses custom tools or internal dashboards, the API lets you pull meeting data — transcripts, summaries, action items — exactly where you need it.MCP Support
A newer standard that lets AI assistants like Claude or Cursor read your meeting data directly. No developer needed.GranolaTactiqMeetGeek
AutomationCalendarsGranola✓YesTactiq✓YesGoogle Calendar
Granola✓YesTactiq✓YesGoogle CalendarAPI & MCP accessGranola✓YesTactiqNofrom Business · MCP beta, from Business
Granola✓YesTactiqNofrom Business · MCP beta, from BusinessSlack AssistantGranola✓YesTactiq✓Yes
Granola✓YesTactiq✓YesIntegrationsGranola✓YesTactiq✓YesIncludes exports and sharing to docs and project tools
Granola✓YesTactiq✓YesIncludes exports and sharing to docs and project toolsZapier, Make & n8nGranola~PartialZapier only · paid plansTactiq~PartialZapier only; no Make or n8n
Granola~PartialZapier only · paid plansTactiq~PartialZapier only; no Make or n8nWorkflow automationGranola✓YesTactiq✓Yes
Granola✓YesTactiq✓YesTeam-level integrationsGranola✓YesTactiqNofrom Team · Team and above provide shared spaces and central controls
Granola✓YesTactiqNofrom Team · Team and above provide shared spaces and central controlsCRM IntegrationsGranola✓YesHubSpot, Attio & Affinity · Salesforce via ZapierTactiq✓Yes
Granola✓YesHubSpot, Attio & Affinity · Salesforce via ZapierTactiq✓YesMessaging Integrations (Slack/Teams)Granola✓YesSlack links · Teams not listedTactiq✓Yes
Granola✓YesSlack links · Teams not listedTactiq✓YesStorage/Docs IntegrationsGranola✓YesNotion only · auto via ZapierTactiq✓YesIncludes Google Docs/Drive exports and storage
Granola✓YesNotion only · auto via ZapierTactiq✓YesIncludes Google Docs/Drive exports and storageWebhooksGranola~PartialZapier folder trigger onlyTactiqNo
Granola~PartialZapier folder trigger onlyTactiqNoCustom IntegrationsGranola✓YesTactiq✓YesVia Zapier, Workflows and MCP
Granola✓YesTactiq✓YesVia Zapier, Workflows and MCPCRM UpdatesGranola✓YesTactiq✓YesTranscript and insight push to CRM records
Granola✓YesTactiq✓YesTranscript and insight push to CRM recordsCategory
Granola
Tactiq
Calendars
✓Yes
✓YesGoogle Calendar
API & MCP access
✓Yes
Nofrom Business · MCP beta, from Business
Slack Assistant
✓Yes
✓Yes
Integrations
✓Yes
✓YesIncludes exports and sharing to docs and project tools
Zapier, Make & n8n
~PartialZapier only · paid plans
~PartialZapier only; no Make or n8n
Workflow automation
✓Yes
✓Yes
Team-level integrations
✓Yes
Nofrom Team · Team and above provide shared spaces and central controls
CRM Integrations
✓YesHubSpot, Attio & Affinity · Salesforce via Zapier
✓Yes
Messaging Integrations (Slack/Teams)
✓YesSlack links · Teams not listed
✓Yes
Storage/Docs Integrations
✓YesNotion only · auto via Zapier
✓YesIncludes Google Docs/Drive exports and storage
Webhooks
~PartialZapier folder trigger only
No
Custom Integrations
✓Yes
✓YesVia Zapier, Workflows and MCP
CRM Updates
✓Yes
✓YesTranscript and insight push to CRM records
Pricing
What you actually pay
Per user, per month — across every plan.
GranolaBasic$0
BusinessFree trial$14
EnterpriseFree trial$35
TactiqFree$0
Pro$12
Team$20
Business$40
EnterpriseCustom
GranolavsTactiqTranscription limitsGranolaNoTactiq✓Yes10 transcripts/month on Free; unlimited on paid
GranolaNoTactiq✓Yes10 transcripts/month on Free; unlimited on paidTranscription storageGranola✓YesTactiq✓YesTranscript storage and export on all plans
Granola✓YesTactiq✓YesTranscript storage and export on all plansFeature
GranolaTactiqTranscription limits
No
✓Yes10 transcripts/month on Free; unlimited on paid
Transcription storage
✓Yes
✓YesTranscript storage and export on all plans
Bot/Agent Recording
No
NoBot-free, extension-based transcription only
No-bot Recording
✓Yes
✓YesBrowser extension joins meetings without a bot
Mobile apps
✓Yes
No
Transcribe in 100+ languages
No
~PartialNo provider-published language count
Automatic speaker recognition
✓Yes
✓YesAutomatic speaker labels in transcripts
Audio/Video uploads
No
✓YesUpload existing audio/video for transcription; no recording
Download assets
No
✓YesExport/share transcripts and notes
Download transcripts
✓Yes
✓YesDownload/export text transcripts; no audio/video download
HD video recording
No
NoNo video recording; transcription only
Live Captions
✓Yes
✓YesUses platform live captions for in-meeting text
Desktop App Recording
~PartialTranscript only · audio never stored
~PartialMac app only · no audio or video kept
In-Person/Offline Recording
~PartialIn-person on iPhone & Android · audio never stored
NoDesigned for online meetings only via Chrome/Edge
Browser/Chrome Extension Recording
No
~PartialLive transcript only · no audio or video kept
Phone Call Recording & Recap (PSTN/VoIP)
~PartialiOS only · one-sided mic capture · notes only
No
AI meeting summaries
✓Yes
✓YesConsumes one AI credit per summary
AI Next Steps
✓Yes
✓YesUses AI actions; credit-limited on lower tiers
Topics Timeline
No
✓Yes
Copilot Mode
✓Yes
✓YesLive Q&A and guidance via AI during calls
Summary Depth
No
~PartialPrompt-driven, no depth selector
Summary Layout
✓Yes
~PartialPrompt-shaped, not layout-configurable
AI highlights
No
✓YesUses AI credits for highlights/insights
One Bot Per Meeting
No
NoBrowser extension; no meeting bot is used
AI Chat
✓Yes
✓YesAnswers questions across stored transcripts; credit-based
AI follow-up emails
✓YesFrom Business
✓YesGenerated via AI actions; uses AI credits
Calendars
✓Yes
✓YesGoogle Calendar
API & MCP access
✓YesFrom Business
✓YesMCP beta, from Business
AI Agents & Workflows
~PartialVia MCP/API — no built-in agents
~PartialAI Meeting Agent; outward push via Workflows
Slack Assistant
✓YesFrom Business
✓Yes
Integrations
✓YesFrom Business
✓YesIncludes exports and sharing to docs and project tools
Zapier, Make & n8n
~PartialZapier only · paid plans
~PartialZapier only; no Make or n8n
Workflow automation
✓YesFrom Business
✓Yes
Team-level integrations
✓YesFrom Business
✓YesTeam and above provide shared spaces and central controls
Meeting Skills
~PartialManual prompt recipes — no triggers
~Partial5 credits/mo Free · 10 Pro · unlimited Team+
CRM Integrations
✓YesHubSpot, Attio & Affinity · Salesforce via Zapier
✓Yes
Messaging Integrations (Slack/Teams)
✓YesSlack links · Teams not listed
✓Yes
Storage/Docs Integrations
✓YesNotion only · auto via Zapier
✓YesIncludes Google Docs/Drive exports and storage
Webhooks
~PartialZapier folder trigger only
No
Custom Integrations
✓YesFrom Business
✓YesVia Zapier, Workflows and MCP
Auto-detect meeting type
✓YesAuto template — not user-selectable
No
Custom summary templates
✓Yes
~PartialManual prompt kits; no auto-apply
Acronyms & custom dictionary
✓Yes
✓YesTerminology supplied as AI-prompt context
Recording disclaimer
✓Yes
✓YesFrom Pro
Custom Vocabulary
✓Yes
✓YesPersonal AI context, not an STT dictionary
Global search
✓Yes
✓YesTranscript search in dashboard
Private notes
✓Yes
✓YesMeeting-level notes; not separate note docs
Embedded highlights
No
~PartialTranscript-text tagging only — not embedded on a recording
Share meetings & snippets
✓Yes
✓YesSharing via export and integrations
External (guest) view
✓Yes
No
Auto-share to teams
No
✓YesAuto-share via connected tools
Objection detection
No
~PartialPreset prompt the user runs — not automatic
CRM Updates
✓YesFrom Business
✓YesTranscript and insight push to CRM records
Custom Tracked Topics for Insights
No
~PartialTag/prompt-driven, not tracked-topic analytics
Meeting Analytics
✓YesEnterprise · adoption usage only
✓YesAnalytics dashboards on Enterprise
Engagement analytics
No
✓YesEngagement trends in analytics dashboards
Individual multi-meeting analytics
~PartialChat over history — no metrics
✓YesSpeaker analytics; team analytics "coming soon"
KPI / AI Extraction Apps
✓YesFrom Business
✓YesAdvanced AI prompts in meeting kits
Team multi-meeting analytics
No
✓YesTeam-level meeting trend analytics
Admin User Management
✓YesFrom Business
✓YesCentralized team management from Team
Centralized billing
✓YesFrom Business
✓YesFrom Team
SSO & SCIM
✓YesEnterprise only
✓YesSAML SSO from Business; no SCIM
Custom data retention
✓YesEnterprise only
✓YesManaged retention from Business
Recording consent notifications
✓Yes
✓YesFrom Pro
Chat & Email support
✓YesEnterprise only
✓YesPriority support on Business and Enterprise
Org-wide settings & locks
✓YesEnterprise only
✓YesOrg controls from Business
Decision Checklist
A quick gut-check before you commit
Choose Granola if…✓Some of your meetings happen in a room rather than a browser tab
✓You think by typing and want the tool to improve your own notes rather than replace them
✓You want a template applied automatically to every meeting instead of picking a prompt each time
Choose Tactiq if…✓You need to transcribe recordings you already have, not only live calls
✓You want auto-sharing to a team space and bulk export without paying for a higher tier
✓You want highlights, comments and speaker stats on transcripts without moving up a tier
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One More Comparison Before You Decide
Both of these keep text and leave the meeting itself unrecorded, and both push their automation outward — one metered by credits, the other through a single Zapier trigger from its paid plan. MeetGeek records the conversation, transcribes 100+ languages, captures in person and on mobile, and runs Meeting Skills on a schedule or trigger — so the follow-up work happens without anyone opening a prompt.
MeetGeek vs Granola: Keep the Recording TooGranola's quiet notepad keeps only text. MeetGeek captures the meeting itself — HD video from Business, 100+ languages on every plan — then turns conversations into automated follow-through.See the full comparison →
MeetGeek vs Tactiq: Past the Browser TabTactiq transcribes from the tab and keeps the text. MeetGeek records the meeting itself, captures in person and on mobile, and runs Meeting Skills without an AI-credit allowance.See the full comparison →
FAQ
The questions procurement asks.
Neither keeps a recording. Granola captures audio on the device while you type, transcribes it in its cloud, and keeps the notes; Tactiq transcribes the browser tab and keeps the transcript. If you need to replay or clip a call, both are the wrong tool.