SlateSlate vs Granola: Which is better? (2026)
Granola writes AI notes from your computer's audio without a bot and runs on Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android and Apple Watch, but it transcribes 31 languages and doesn't translate live.
TLDR: Slate wins for conversations that cross languages: it transcribes recordings in 99 languages, translates live in 60+ with the original beside the translation, and imports audio and video files. Granola is better for teams on Windows or Android, and for sending notes to HubSpot, Attio or Salesforce on its paid plans. Both capture calls without a bot and record from Apple Watch.
Neither app sends a bot into your call, so the real difference shows up when a meeting isn't in one language. Slate transcribes recordings in 99 languages and shows live translation in 60+ of them on iPhone and Mac: each line appears in the original and in translation, labelled by speaker. See every language.
On a Mac, Slate captures Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and Webex calls; on iPhone and Apple Watch it records the people in the room. Already have a recording? Import an MP3, M4A, WAV, AIFF or video file and get a transcript, an AI summary and Ask AI answers, then share it as text or PDF. How it works.
Slate runs on any iPhone with iOS 18 or later, without Apple Intelligence. The free plan includes 100 minutes a month, and pricing lists Pro.
| Feature | Slate | Granola |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | 100 minutes a month | Basic: free, with meeting history limited to the last 30 days, Slack as the only integration and no daily transcription limit |
| Paid plan from | Pro: $69.99/year or $19.99/month | Business: $14 per user/month, billed monthly (annual billing is on Enterprise only) |
| Recording | ||
| Records Zoom, Meet and Teams calls on a Mac without a bot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Records in-person conversations | ✓ | ✓ |
| Records from Apple Watch | ✓ | ✓ |
| Languages | ||
| Transcribes recordings in 50+ languages | ✓ | ✕ |
| Live transcription in 50+ languages | ✓ | ✕ |
| Live translation while people talk | ✓ | ✕ |
| Notes | ||
| Speaker labels | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI summaries | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ask questions about a recording | ✓ | ✓ |
| Apps and integrations | ||
| iPhone app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mac app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows or Android app | ✕ | ✓ |
| CRM integrations (Salesforce, HubSpot) | ✕ | ✓ Business plan and up |
✓ offered · ✕ not offered, or not stated on Granola's own pages. Granola facts from Granola's own pages, checked November 4, 2026.
Questions about Slate and Granola.
Does Granola join my calls as a bot?
No. Granola's Mac and Windows app captures the computer's audio, so no bot joins, though its mobile apps can't capture Zoom or Meet calls. Slate for Mac also records Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and Webex calls with no bot in the room. How it works.
Can Granola translate a meeting live?
No. Granola's help centre says it doesn't offer live translation: the transcript stays in the language that was spoken, and Granola Chat can translate quotes from the transcript. Slate translates live in 60+ languages on iPhone and Mac, with the original and the translation together. See how live translation works.
How many languages does Granola transcribe?
31 in the Mac and Windows app, and 17 in the iPhone and Android apps. Slate transcribes recordings in 99 languages. See every language.
Is Granola cheaper than Slate?
Granola's free Basic plan has no daily transcription limit but shows only the last 30 days of notes; Slate's free plan has 100 minutes a month. Granola's Business plan is billed monthly per user. Slate Pro costs less per month on the yearly plan and more on the monthly one. Both prices are in the table above.
Does Granola work on Windows or Android?
Yes. Granola has apps for Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android and Apple Watch. Slate runs on iPhone, Apple Watch and Mac, with no Windows, Android or web app.
Does Granola send notes to a CRM?
Yes. On Business and up it connects to HubSpot, Attio, Affinity, Zapier and Notion, and Salesforce is on Enterprise. Slate has no integrations; you share notes as text or PDF.
Which meeting-notes app is right for you?
Slate transcribes, translates and summarizes on iPhone, Apple Watch and Mac. Try it free; see what the free plan includes.
Features and prices change. Granola is a trademark of its owner. Slate is not affiliated with Granola.
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