comparison
| feature | screenpipe | granola |
|---|---|---|
| scope | 24/7 screen + audio | meetings only |
| screen capture | all monitors, accessibility + OCR | none |
| data storage | 100% local | cloud-based |
| open source | yes (MIT), 17k+ stars | no |
| platforms | macOS, Windows, Linux | macOS, Windows |
| works offline | yes | no |
| requires Google Workspace | no | yes |
| price | $400 lifetime | $10/mo |
why screenpipe?
captures everything, not just meetings
meetings are ~20% of knowledge work. Granola covers that slice. screenpipe captures the other 80% — Slack, code reviews, research, emails, browsing — plus meetings.local-first, no cloud dependency
all data stays on your device. no third-party servers, no cloud processing. your security team can audit every line of the MIT-licensed source code.no vendor lock-in
screenpipe works with any email provider, any calendar, any meeting tool. no Google Workspace requirement. choose your own AI model — Claude, GPT, Ollama, or local models.extensible platform
45+ app integrations and 16+ pipes in the store. full REST API and MCP server for building custom workflows on top of your captured data.get started
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