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Granola AI vs TLDV. Side by side.

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Granola AI

TLDV

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TLDV wins for most people because it works with any video meeting platform and has a generous free plan, while Granola AI is better if you take handwritten notes and want a polished Apple-like experience. The single biggest difference is that Granola runs locally on your device and enhances your own notes, whereas TLDV is a cloud-based bot that records and summarizes meetings automatically.

Granola AI

Free Tier Available Web API

TLDV

Web API

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Choose Granola AI if

You take handwritten or typed notes during meetings and want AI to clean them up afterward
You work on a Mac or Windows laptop and use an iPhone, and want privacy with local transcription
You need to search through months of meeting notes quickly
You prefer a simple, beautiful interface over a feature-packed dashboard

Choose TLDV if

You record customer interviews or sales calls weekly and want automatic summaries
You use Zoom, Google Meet, or Teams and don't want to install extra software
You need to log call notes directly into your CRM (like Salesforce or HubSpot)
You want a free plan that actually lets you test the tool thoroughly before paying

Key differences

Granola runs locally on your device; TLDV processes everything in the cloud
Granola enhances your own notes; TLDV records and summarizes the entire meeting automatically
TLDV works on any platform (Windows, Mac, web); Granola is limited to macOS, Windows, and iOS
TLDV has a generous free plan; Granola's free tier has a low monthly minute cap
Granola has no native CRM integrations; TLDV automates CRM updates and follow-up emails
Granola is better for note-takers; TLDV is better for people who want a fully automated assistant

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	Granola AI	TLDV
Free plan
Mobile app
API access

Granola AI: strengths & weaknesses

Works offline on your computer, so no internet needed during meetings
Enhances your own handwritten or typed notes instead of just recording everything
Clean, familiar Apple Notes-like interface that feels natural to use
Powerful search across all your meeting notes, even old ones
No Android or Linux support — iPhone and Mac/Windows only
Free tier limits you to a small number of minutes per month
AI chat can make mistakes if the audio is noisy or unclear
No direct integration with Jira or Asana for project management

TLDV: strengths & weaknesses

Works with Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams without needing a bot in the meeting
Generous free forever plan that lets you record and summarize many meetings
Automatically logs call notes into CRM systems and drafts follow-up emails
Supports multiple languages and customizable summary formats like MEDDIC
Requires a stable internet connection for cloud processing
Advanced customization (like setting up CRM rules) can take some time to learn
Free plan has usage limits on recording hours and AI summaries

Common questions

Is Granola AI better than TLDV for taking meeting notes?

Yes, if you prefer to write your own notes and have AI improve them. Granola is designed for that. TLDV is better if you want the tool to record and summarize everything for you without any manual note-taking.

Can I use TLDV on my phone?

No, TLDV does not have a mobile app. It works through your browser on desktop or laptop when you join a Zoom, Google Meet, or Teams call. Granola has an iOS app but no Android app.

Which tool is more private?

Granola is more private because it transcribes audio locally on your computer, so your data never leaves your device. TLDV sends audio to the cloud for processing, though it is GDPR and SOC2 compliant.

Do I need to pay for either tool to be useful?

TLDV's free plan is generous enough for most casual users, with limits on recording hours. Granola's free tier is very limited (low monthly minutes), so you'll likely need to pay if you have more than a few meetings per month.

Which tool is easier to set up?

TLDV is easier — you just connect your calendar and it joins meetings automatically. Granola requires you to open the app and start a recording or take notes manually, which takes a bit more effort.

Can either tool integrate with my CRM?

TLDV can automatically log call notes and outcomes into CRMs like Salesforce and HubSpot. Granola does not have native CRM integrations, but you can share notes via email or Slack.

TLDV is the better all-around choice for most people thanks to its generous free plan and automatic recording, while Granola AI wins for handwritten note-takers who value privacy and a beautiful interface.

If you want a tool that just works out of the box and handles everything automatically, go with TLDV — it's free to start and works with all major video platforms. If you're someone who likes to write notes by hand and wants AI to make them better, Granola is a polished choice, but be ready to pay for more than a few meetings per month.

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TLDV

Free plan

Mobile app

API access