The Granola alternative that works on Android
Granola is Mac/Windows + limited iOS (no Zoom/Teams on iOS), hosted on AWS USA. Recapro runs natively on iOS and Android, transcribes in airplane mode, and hosts in France or on-premise.
Why pick Recapro over Granola?
Six points verified on granola.ai (April 2026).
No Android app
Granola supports Mac, Windows and iPhone (since April 2025), but no Android app exists in April 2026. If your team has Android, Granola is unusable. Recapro is iOS + Android native.
iPhone Granola limited to in-person
Granola's iPhone app does not capture Zoom/Teams/Meet meetings (iOS limitation). Only works for in-person meetings and calls via the integrated dialer.
AWS USA only, fully CLOUD Act exposed
Granola Inc. (Delaware) hosts all data on AWS in the United States. No EU residency option, even on Enterprise. CLOUD Act fully applies.
Default-public notes (April 2026 incident)
It was revealed in April 2026 that Granola notes are accessible by default via public link ("Anyone with the link can view"). Recapro applies private-by-default, explicit sharing only.
AI training enabled by default outside Enterprise
Granola Basic and Business users see their de-identified data used for AI training — manual opt-out required. Only Enterprise is opt-in by default. Recapro applies zero-training across all plans.
No standard on-premise
Granola mentions an Enterprise "private cloud" not publicly documented. Recapro offers a real on-premise installation (incl. air-gapped) at €39/month published.
Recapro vs Granola: the decision matrix
Comparison verified against public sources (April 2026).
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Hosting
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Native Android app
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iOS virtual meeting capture
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Real on-premise
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Full offline mode
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Zero AI training by default
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Private notes by default
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French-optimized
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Business plan / month
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€39 | $14 |
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On-premise published
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€39 | N/A |
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Pricing currency
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EUR | USD |
Granola = Granola, Inc. (Delaware) + Granola Labs Ltd (UK). Hosted on AWS USA exclusively. Source: docs.granola.ai/security-faqs.
Granola pricing (USD): Basic free (30-day history), Business $14/user/month (unlimited), Enterprise $35/user/month. Source: granola.ai/pricing (April 2026).
Granola platforms: macOS (original), Windows (June 2025), iPhone iOS 18+ (April 2025 — in-person + dialer calls only, no Zoom/Teams). No Android app. FR accuracy ~85% vs EN ~92% (independent tests Dec 2025).
April 2026 incident: Granola notes accessible via public link by default. AI training enabled by default for Basic/Business — manual opt-out via Settings.
What Recapro does that Granola does not
Five structural capabilities absent from Granola.
Native Android
Recapro works on iOS AND Android. Granola has no Android app in April 2026 — your Android team is excluded.
France or on-prem hosting
France-Nuage (Vendée) + Scaleway (Paris), or on-premise. Granola = AWS USA only, fully CLOUD Act exposed.
Real on-premise at €39/month
Direct install (Kubernetes, dedicated, air-gapped). Granola offers an Enterprise "private cloud" not publicly documented.
Private notes by default + zero training
Recapro: private notes by default, explicit sharing only, zero AI training across all plans. Granola: public-by-link default, training default for Basic/Business.
Full offline mode
Local smartphone transcription, airplane mode. Granola: read-only offline cache, transcription requires connection.
French-optimized
Recapro is built in France for French use cases (legal, medical, financial). Granola is English-first (~92% EN vs ~85% FR per independent tests Dec 2025).
Migrate from Granola to Recapro in 3 steps
No data loss, support included.
Export from Granola
Download your notes and transcripts from the Granola dashboard.
Import into Recapro
Drag and drop your files. Our AI re-analyzes and structures in Recapro format.
Gradual switch
30 days in parallel, 1-hour training per user. No long-term commitment.
Migration support included for teams of 10+ users. Your data stays in France throughout the migration.
Pricing: Recapro vs Granola
Granola pricing verified on granola.ai/pricing (April 2026).
Recapro
- Sovereign France cloud OR on-premise
- Native iOS + Native Android
- Virtual meeting capture all platforms
- Full offline mode
- Private notes by default, zero AI training
- French-optimized (legal, medical, financial)
- Migration support included (10+)
Granola
- •AWS USA only
- •Mac, Windows, iPhone (no Zoom/Teams on iOS)
- •No Android app
- •Read-only offline cache
- •Public-by-link notes by default
- •AI training enabled by default (manual opt-out)
- •English-first (~85% FR accuracy vs ~92% EN)
Granola is more affordable (~€13/month in EUR) but US cloud-only, no Android, no on-prem. Recapro at €39/month brings full sovereignty, cross-platform mobile and on-premise. Recapro pricing details.
Recapro fits regulated French industries
Where Granola US-only doesn't fit (CLOUD Act, FR, sensitive sectors).
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Granola vs Recapro: frequently asked questions
Does Granola work on Android?
No. Granola supports macOS, Windows and iPhone (since April 2025) but has no Android app in April 2026. No official announcement date confirmed. If your team uses Android, Granola is unusable. Recapro is iOS + Android native.
Does Granola's iPhone app record Zoom/Teams?
No. Granola's iPhone app only works for in-person meetings and calls via the integrated dialer (iOS limitation on capturing other apps' audio). For video meetings, Mac or Windows is required. Recapro captures all meetings on iOS and Android.
Is Granola GDPR compliant?
Granola is a Delaware company with data on AWS USA, fully CLOUD Act exposed. No EU residency option. For a French team subject to strict GDPR (health, defense, finance, public sector), this is real legal exposure. Recapro hosts in France or on-premise — CLOUD Act exposure = zero.
Does Granola train AI on my notes?
Yes by default, unless manual opt-out. Granola Basic and Business users see their de-identified data used for AI training. Only Enterprise is opt-in by default. Opt-out is via Settings → Preferences → Data & sharing. Recapro applies zero-training across all plans, with no opt-out to enable.
Are Granola notes really public by default?
Yes. It was revealed in April 2026 that Granola notes are accessible by default via public link ("Anyone with the link can view"). The user must explicitly restrict access. Recapro applies private-by-default, explicit sharing only.
How does Recapro pricing compare to Granola?
Granola Business: $14/user/month (~€13). Recapro: €39/month. The gap pays for: native Android, France or on-premise hosting, full offline, French optimization, private notes by default, zero AI training. Recapro pricing details.
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