NotchLiveBasic: Free
AI meeting notes, chat, shared folders, templates, and multiple languages, with access limited to the most recent 30 days of note history.
Granola AI pricing checked August 2026
Granola AI pricing in 2026: the subscription adds up.
Granola Business costs $14 per user every month. That becomes $168 after one year and $504 after three. NotchLive Pro gives Mac users live captions, exports, translation, and AI meeting notes for $14.99 once.
One-time Pro purchase · Free live captions · Local AI · No account required
NotchLive Pro
$14.99
one-time purchase
One NotchLive purchase costs almost the same as one month of Granola Business.
Granola keeps paid access on a monthly subscription. NotchLive gives Mac users free live captions and a one-time Pro upgrade without an account or renewal. See the complete NotchLive pricing.
| Granola Basic | Free with 30 days of accessible note history |
|---|---|
| Granola Business | $14/user/month |
| Granola Enterprise | Starting at $35/user/month |
| NotchLive Pro | $14.99 once, with no subscription renewal |
91% less after one yearCompared with Granola Business for one user at $14 per month.
97% less after three yearsAssuming the displayed Granola Business price stays unchanged.
Granola AI pricing plans at a glance.
Granola currently lists Basic, Business, and Enterprise. The main pricing differences are accessible history, advanced models, integrations, administration, and security.
Business: $14 monthly
Unlimited note history, advanced AI models, integrations, API and MCP access, centralized billing, and user management.
Enterprise: From $35 monthly
Organization controls, enhanced security, priority support, policy management, and single sign-on for larger deployments.
The real Granola cost after one and three years.
Granola Business renews every month and every active workspace member counts as a seat. The totals below show the cost for one user before tax.
| Individual option | One year | Three years |
|---|---|---|
| NotchLive Pro $14.99 once | $14.99 | $14.99 |
| Granola Business $14 per month | $168 | $504 |
| Granola Enterprise Starts at $35 per month | From $420 | From $1,260 |
Calculations assume one user, uninterrupted service, unchanged prices, and no tax.
Free notes do not mean permanent access.
Granola Basic only exposes the most recent 30 days of note history. Granola says older notes remain stored but unavailable in the app, while its CSV export contains titles and summaries rather than full transcripts.
Caption for free
Download NotchLive and use unlimited live captions without an account, credit card, or history window.
Keep speech local
WhisperKit and Core ML recognize speech on your Mac. Captioning needs no cloud workspace or meeting-data training pipeline. Read the privacy details.
Own the result
Pay once for saved sessions, exports, Voice Notes, translation, and Meeting Intelligence on supported Macs.
Granola AI pricing vs NotchLive pricing.
The cost difference is only one part of the decision. See the full Granola AI alternative comparison for the live caption and local AI workflow.
| What matters | NotchLive | Granola |
|---|---|---|
| Free usage | Unlimited live captions | Basic with 30 days of accessible note history |
| Paid individual price | $14.99 once | $14 per user each month |
| Renewal | No monthly or annual renewal | Recurring subscription |
| Speech recognition | Runs locally on your Mac | Uses cloud transcription providers |
| During the meeting | Live captions with searchable recent context | Meeting-note workflow built around captured transcripts |
| Account | Not required for captioning | Cloud account and workspace required |
| Audio coverage | Captions meetings, videos, podcasts, lectures, webinars, and microphone speech across Mac apps | Centered on meetings and its cloud workspace |
NotchLive is a Mac-first personal captioning and note workflow. Compare the features you will actually use, not only the plan name.
Try the core workflow before paying anything.
NotchLive live captions are free. There is no trial timer, credit card, account, or 30-day history window. Upgrade once only when you want supported translation, saved work, exports, Voice Notes, or Meeting Intelligence.
Unlimited live captions
Local recognition
No meeting bot
No account
Granola AI pricing FAQ
How much does Granola AI cost?
Granola Basic is free. Granola lists Business at $14 per user per month and Enterprise starting at $35 per user per month. These prices were checked on August 10, 2026.
Is Granola AI free?
Granola Basic is free. It includes AI meeting notes and chat, but only the most recent 30 days of note history remain accessible in the app.
How much does Granola Business cost for one year?
At $14 per user per month, one year of Granola Business costs $168 for one user. Three years cost $504 if the price remains unchanged, before tax.
Does Granola AI offer a lifetime plan?
Granola lists free Basic access and recurring Business and Enterprise subscriptions. Its public pricing does not list a lifetime paid plan.
What happens to older notes on Granola Basic?
Granola says notes older than 30 days are retained but are no longer accessible inside the app on Basic. A CSV export contains titles and summaries rather than full transcripts.
Is NotchLive cheaper than Granola Business?
Yes. NotchLive Pro costs $14.99 once. One year of Granola Business costs $168 for one user at its displayed monthly price.
Does NotchLive require a subscription?
No. NotchLive live captions are free, and Pro is a one-time $14.99 purchase with no monthly or annual renewal.
What is included in NotchLive Pro?
NotchLive Pro adds live translation, saved sessions, transcript exports, Voice Notes, and Meeting Intelligence. Translation depends on compatible macOS and supported language pairs. Meeting Intelligence requires macOS 26 with Apple Intelligence enabled on an eligible Mac.
Stop renting access to your meeting history.
Use live captions for free, or unlock NotchLive Pro for $14.99 once. No subscription, no account, and no cloud meeting workspace.