Granola is an AI note-taking tool that records conversations and turns them into structured notes. According to the provider’s help center, students can get twelve months of the Business plan for free. This guide explains how to apply, what to do once you are accepted, and what to watch for regarding data protection and billing.
Short answer: Granola offers students twelve months of Granola Business for free if their application with a university email address is accepted. According to the provider, the regular Business plan costs 14 US dollars per user and month. The student page names the USA, the UK and Canada, not Germany. Last updated: October 2026, offers change often.
The most important points at a glance
- According to Granola’s help center, accepted students and founders get twelve months of Granola Business for free.
- Applications run through the provider’s student page with a university email address.
- According to the provider, the Business plan costs 14 US dollars per user and month. It does not state a euro price.
- The student pack cannot be transferred to a private email address.
- The student page names the USA, the UK and Canada. No end date for the programme is stated.
Offer at a glance
| Service | Regular price | Student price | Duration | Verification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granola Business | 14 US dollars per user and month according to the provider (no euro price stated) | Free | 12 months after activation | Application with a university email address, acceptance by Granola |
According to the provider, the Basic plan is free. Whether and how long students can use Business depends on acceptance. The student page names the USA, the UK and Canada. No fixed end date for the programme is stated. The information is as of October 2026.
Does the offer apply to students in Germany?
The student page names the USA, the UK and Canada. Germany is not listed there. Ask the provider whether students in Germany are eligible before you submit your university address.
If you use a university email address, it serves as proof of your student status. Our guide to student verification (in German) explains how such checks work in general.
How to activate the offer
- Apply on the provider’s student page with your university email address.
- Wait for acceptance. No deadline for acceptance is stated.
- After acceptance, open the settings in Granola and choose the billing section.
- Complete the upgrade checkout. The provider says the coupon is then applied automatically.
- Check that the Business plan is active and which billing currency was selected.
Pay attention to the billing currency at the first checkout. According to the help center, it is set there and cannot be changed afterwards. This matters if you later change your plan or need invoices.
What should you watch for when taking notes at university?
A note tool that records conversations affects the rights of other people. Ask in advance whether recordings are allowed in a lecture, study group or project meeting. Our overview of AI tools for lecture notes and transcription (in German) shows which approaches exist.
If the content concerns other people or is unpublished, check first what happens to your data. This includes a comparison with data protection with AI tools at university (in German). The examination regulations of your university take precedence, as our overview of AI rules at universities (in German) explains.
What does Granola cost after the twelve months?
After the student offer, the regular Business price applies. According to the provider, that is 14 US dollars per user and month. The Enterprise plan starts at 35 US dollars per user and month according to the help center. For most students the Business plan is therefore the benchmark, not Enterprise.
A worked example shows what this means for group work. Assumption: two people use Business at the regular price for twelve months, and exchange rates are ignored. That gives 2 times 14 US dollars times 12 months, which is 336 US dollars per year. For one person it would be 168 US dollars per year. Recalculate with your actual rate and billing once you see the euro figure at checkout.
According to the provider the Basic plan is free. Whether it is enough depends on how many conversations you want to record and which features you need. Compare the features on the provider’s page before you decide on an upgrade.
Frequently asked questions
Is Granola free for students?
According to the provider, the Basic plan is free. For Business, the provider offers twelve months free for students whose application is accepted. Afterwards the regular price applies.
Which email address do I need?
You need an academic email address. According to the help center the student pack cannot be transferred to a private address. Use your university address for the application.
How much does Granola Business cost?
According to the Granola help center, Business costs 14 US dollars per user and month. Billing runs in the currency selected at the first checkout. The provider does not state a euro price in the help center.
What happens after my studies?
The student pack is tied to your academic address. According to the help center it cannot be transferred to a private email address. Plan for the regular price or the free Basic plan after your studies.
What to do now
- Check whether you really need notes from conversations or whether a simple document is enough.
- Clarify with your university and the other people involved whether recordings are allowed.
- Apply only after you have read the conditions on the provider’s page.
- Note the billing currency and the end of the twelve months.
Related guides
- AI tools for students 2026: Which offers exist
- AI tools for lecture notes and transcription
- Otter.ai for students: offer, price and use
- Data protection with AI tools at university
Sources:
- Granola Help: update to the Granola pricing plans, status October 2026
- Granola: student offer (as linked from the help center), status October 2026
Last updated: October 2026. This guide is general information, not individual advice.
