MeetingRecorder vs Granola
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
MeetingRecorder
6.0Recorder for meetings capturing mic and system audio
Granola
6.0AI-powered notepad for meetings
| Metric | MeetingRecorder | Granola |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity | Productivity |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 43 | 619 |
| 90-day Installs | 44 | 1.9K |
| 365-day Installs | 44 | 5.2K |
| Version | 1.6.3 | 7.515.1 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 8 | 203 |
| GitHub Forks | 10 | 42 |
| Open Issues | - | 7 |
| License | — | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | C++ | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 5y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 5, 2026 | Feb 17, 2025 |
Reviews
MeetingRecorder
MeetingRecorder is a macOS app that efficiently captures both microphone and system audio during meetings. It offers AI-powered features like live transcription and summaries, making it ideal for professionals who need detailed records of their discussions.
Records meetings by capturing audio from the microphone and system.
Pros
- + Captures both microphone and system audio
- + Includes AI-powered transcription and summaries
- + Auto-updates for consistent functionality
Cons
- - Unknown license raises concerns
- - GitHub focus on ESP32-S3 may indicate limited macOS app development
Granola
Granola is an AI-powered notepad designed to summarize meetings in real-time, offering key features like automatic transcription and action item extraction. It's ideal for professionals seeking efficient meeting management and note-taking.
Granola is an AI-powered notepad that automatically summarizes meetings and extracts key points in real-time.
Pros
- + AI-driven meeting summarization and transcription
- + Real-time note-taking and action item extraction
- + Potential for integration with other productivity tools
Cons
- - Inactive development with the last commit in 2021
- - Open issues related to installation and deserialization