Anarlog
Granola rearranged, literally: local recording, local transcript and your own model.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-11
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- MIT
- Hosting Model
- Local or hosted (your machine or their cloud)
- Platforms
- desktopone-click install
- Installation
- Native desktop download; building and self-hosting from source are also supported
- Operational Setup
- Local transcription is limited to supported Apple Silicon Macs; other systems need hosted/BYOK transcription, while fully local summaries require installing and configuring Ollama or LM Studio
- Where Your Data Lives
- Canonical meetings, notes and transcripts live in a local SQLite database and recordings/attachments are local files; Markdown export is available, with optional end-to-end-encrypted CloudSync and a separate opt-in server-readable Cloud API copy
- The Catch / Trade-off
- It is the closest local analogue, but has a smaller, younger workflow and requires model/provider configuration instead of Granola's polished managed notes, sharing and collaborator experience.
Replaces 2 paid apps
up to $14/mo ($168/yr) in subscriptions
Anarlog FAQ
Common questions
Is Anarlog free and open source?+
Anarlog is an open-source tool licensed under MIT that runs on local or hosted. Granola rearranged, literally: local recording, local transcript and your own model.
What paid software does Anarlog replace?+
Anarlog serves as a free replacement for 2 paid SaaS applications: Granola, Jamie, saving up to $14/month ($168/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Anarlog?+
Installation: Native desktop download; building and self-hosting from source are also supported. Setup notes: Local transcription is limited to supported Apple Silicon Macs; other systems need hosted/BYOK transcription, while fully local summaries require installing and configuring Ollama or LM Studio
What is the catch or trade-off with Anarlog?+
It is the closest local analogue, but has a smaller, younger workflow and requires model/provider configuration instead of Granola's polished managed notes, sharing and collaborator experience.