Granola vs Read AI:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Granola had more branded searches than Read AI among AI meeting notetakers worldwide. Granola had about 206,000 branded searches, while Read AI had 136,000. Granola made up 20.6% of all AI meeting notetaker searches we track, and Read AI accounted for 13.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about AI meeting notetakers, Granola appeared in all five answers and Read AI in none.
Who do people search for more?
Granola, about 52% more searches than Read AI
Who does AI mention more?
Granola, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Granola, the only one of the two named
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Top AI meeting notetakers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Granola appeared in all five answers. Read AI did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Otter5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Granola5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Fireflies.ai5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Fathom5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Fellow4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Read AI0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
tl;dv0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Avoma0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about AI meeting notetakers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which AI meeting notetaker should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best AI meeting notetakers?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best AI meeting notetaker for meeting notes?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best ai notetaker”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ai note taking app”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Granola or Read AI more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Granola and Read AI by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight AI meeting notetakers we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Granola, Read AI. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Otter | Granola | Read AI | Fireflies.ai | tl;dv | Fathom | Fellow | Avoma |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 52.3% | 5.9% | 12.5% | 14.1% | 7.4% | 5.9% | 0.77% | 1.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 47.9% | 6.5% | 13.9% | 15.5% | 7.5% | 6.6% | 0.86% | 1.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 49.2% | 7% | 11.7% | 15.8% | 8.4% | 5.7% | 0.88% | 1.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 47.5% | 9.6% | 11.1% | 15.1% | 7.4% | 6.7% | 1% | 1.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.8% | 11.8% | 11.1% | 12.6% | 8.1% | 6.5% | 0.96% | 1.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.2% | 14.1% | 11.1% | 12.5% | 7.4% | 5.9% | 0.79% | 1% |
| Apr 2026 | 48.5% | 14.5% | 9.3% | 12.9% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 0.81% | 1.1% |
| May 2026 | 44% | 16.1% | 10.3% | 14.1% | 7.1% | 6.7% | 0.9% | 0.95% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.1% | 17.5% | 13.7% | 12.6% | 7.8% | 7.3% | 0.97% | 1% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.1% | 18.7% | 11.8% | 11.2% | 8% | 6.8% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.1% | 18.8% | 11.9% | 11.3% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 38.2% | 20.6% | 13.5% | 12.5% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% | 1% |
How has the Granola and Read AI comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Granola took it in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Granola’s share of searches among AI meeting notetakers worldwide moved from 5.9% to 20.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 64.6K to 206K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Read AI’s share of searches among AI meeting notetakers worldwide moved from 12.5% to 13.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 136K.
How did search popularity change for AI meeting notetakers worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Granola gained share of searches among AI meeting notetakers worldwide, from 18.8% to 20.6%.
In September 2026, Read AI gained share of searches among AI meeting notetakers worldwide, from 11.9% to 13.5%.
How are branded searches counted?
14 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Granola’s and Read AI’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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