Grain Desktop Capture

Product Introduction

1. Grain Desktop Capture is an AI-powered meeting transcription and note-taking tool designed for macOS users. It automatically records audio from Slack Huddles, impromptu calls, and face-to-face conversations while generating real-time transcripts. The solution operates without requiring meeting bots or third-party integrations, working directly through desktop audio capture. It combines automated video recording with AI-generated meeting summaries and actionable insights.
2. The product enables teams to maintain full engagement during meetings by eliminating manual note-taking. It provides structured meeting outcomes through AI-curated summaries, task automation, and CRM synchronization. Organizations can scale meeting documentation across departments while ensuring compliance with enterprise security standards.

Main Features

1. AI Meeting Notes automatically generate precise transcripts and summaries using natural language processing during or after meetings. The system identifies key discussion points, decisions, and action items without requiring user input. Users can customize output formats using pre-built templates for sales calls, interviews, or team retrospectives.
2. Meeting Automation creates immediate follow-up tasks and emails based on conversation analysis. It integrates with CRMs like Salesforce and HubSpot to auto-populate contact records and deal fields. This reduces manual workflow steps between meeting conclusion and task execution.
3. Effortless Highlight Sharing allows users to create video clips from transcripts by selecting text segments or AI notes. Key moments can be organized into shareable playlists and stories for team collaboration. The system tracks specific terms across meetings to identify trends and coaching opportunities.

Problems Solved

1. Manual note-taking distracts participants and leads to incomplete records, especially in informal or unplanned meetings. Grain eliminates this by capturing all audio and generating searchable, timestamped transcripts. Teams no longer lose critical details from ad-hoc Slack Huddles or impromptu discussions.
2. The product primarily serves customer-facing teams like sales, customer success, and product managers who require accurate meeting documentation. It also supports HR professionals conducting interviews and remote teams needing asynchronous collaboration tools.
3. Typical scenarios include capturing technical requirements during product discovery calls, documenting sales negotiations for CRM updates, and creating training materials from recorded coaching sessions. It is particularly effective for hybrid teams conducting both virtual and in-person meetings.

Unique Advantages

1. Unlike competitors requiring meeting bots or calendar integrations, Grain captures any desktop audio source regardless of platform. It is the first solution combining bot-free video recording with AI analysis in a single macOS application.
2. The patented audio capture technology works across all applications and browsers without requiring screen-sharing permissions. Real-time collaborative note editing allows multiple users to augment AI-generated notes during live meetings.
3. Enterprise-grade security with SOC 2 Type II certification and GDPR compliance exceeds typical SaaS note-taking tools. Proven retention rates show 97% of teams continue using Grain after 12 months due to its seamless integration into existing workflows.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How does Grain capture meetings without bots? Grain uses direct desktop audio capture technology on macOS to record any application's sound output. This approach eliminates dependencies on specific conferencing platforms or calendar integrations. The system works with Slack Huddles, Zoom, and even in-person conversations near the device.
2. What CRM systems does Grain integrate with? Native integrations include HubSpot, Salesforce, and Zapier for automated data syncing. Custom API connections enable synchronization with proprietary systems, with field-level mapping for deal stages and contact properties. All updates occur in real time post-meeting.
3. Is Grain compliant with enterprise security standards? Yes, Grain maintains SOC 2 Type II certification and GDPR compliance for data protection. Recordings are encrypted using AES-256 during transmission and storage. Enterprise clients can request private cloud deployments for additional security controls.
4. What happens after the 14-day free trial? The trial provides full access to premium features, including unlimited recordings and CRM integrations. Post-trial, users can choose between free-tier functionality or paid plans starting at $29/user/month. All data remains accessible during plan transitions.
5. How does Grain handle different languages or accents? The AI model is trained on diverse linguistic datasets, supporting major English dialects and technical jargon. Accuracy rates exceed 95% for native speakers and 89% for non-native accents. Users can manually correct transcripts post-meeting for precision-critical scenarios.