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Bigtincan vs Grain

Bigtincan logo

Bigtincan

Sales Enablement

AI-Powered Sales Enablement

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Grain logo

Grain

Remote Work

AI meeting highlights and clips

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Grain has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Bigtincan no published pricing makes budgeting difficult and requires contacting sales for quotes; Grain no concurrent recording - only one meeting per account at a time
  • They diverge on capability: Bigtincan covers AI content recommendations, Grain covers Auto-recording.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bigtincan and Grain actually diverge.

Attributes where Bigtincan and Grain differ
AttributeBigtincanGrain
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Chrome Extension, Desktop Audio Capture
CategorySales EnablementRemote Work
Founded20082018

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Bigtincan

  • AI content recommendations
  • Mobile enablement
  • Document automation
  • Training
  • Analytics
  • Salesforce
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • SAP

Only in Grain

  • Auto-recording
  • AI highlights
  • Video clips
  • Transcription
  • Zoom
  • Google Meet
  • Notion
  • Slack

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Bigtincan

  • Customer Successnot Grain
  • Sales Enablementnot Grain
  • Ai Automationnot Grain

Grain

  • ai tools managementnot Bigtincan
  • Workflow automationnot Bigtincan
  • Reportingnot Bigtincan

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Bigtincan

  • No published pricing makes budgeting difficult and requires contacting sales for quotes
  • Steep implementation and onboarding costs on top of per-user fees for enterprise plans
  • Complex setup process requiring significant organizational change management to adopt

Grain

  • No concurrent recording - only one meeting per account at a time
  • No automatic slide capture for presentations
  • Limited video demo context - audio-focused with poor video file support
  • Cannot record in-person meetings
  • No native mobile app
  • Limited admin controls for company-wide automatic recording
  • Free plan limited to 20 recordings if using personal email
  • No automatic file uploads on free tier
  • Lacks advanced sales analytics features of enterprise competitors
  • Limited CRM integration compared to higher-end platforms

Pricing, plan by plan

Bigtincan

On request
  • SMB$undefined/custom
    • Average cost $17,937
    • Sales enablement basics
    • Mobile access
  • Enterprise$undefined/custom
    • Average cost $139,644
    • Advanced features
    • Dedicated support

Grain

Free
  • Free ForeverFree
    • Unlimited meetings up to 45 minutes each
    • AI transcription and notes
    • 90-day history
  • Starter$15/month
    • Unlimited meeting length
    • Unlimited AI highlights
    • Video clip creation
  • Business$33/month
    • All Starter features
    • Advanced team coaching
    • Deeper analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Bigtincan if

  • You need ai content recommendations.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want mobile enablement.
Bigtincan review

Choose Grain if

  • You need auto-recording.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Chrome Extension, Desktop Audio Capture.
  • You also want ai highlights.
Grain review

Questions people ask

Is Bigtincan or Grain better?
Neither clearly leads. Bigtincan starts at On request and Grain at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bigtincan or Grain?
Grain has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Bigtincan and Free for Grain.
Does Bigtincan or Grain run on more platforms?
Bigtincan runs on Web, iOS, Android. Grain runs on Web, Chrome Extension, Desktop Audio Capture.
Can I use Grain for free?
Yes. Grain has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Bigtincan starts at On request.
What is Bigtincan best used for?
Bigtincan is most often used for customer success, sales enablement, ai automation. Of those, customer success and sales enablement are not what Grain is typically brought in for.
What can Bigtincan do that Grain cannot?
Bigtincan covers AI content recommendations, Mobile enablement, Document automation, Training. Grain covers Auto-recording, AI highlights, Video clips, Transcription. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bigtincan: Does Bigtincan publish transparent pricing?

No. Bigtincan uses quote-based pricing with no published list prices. Most customers report effective costs of $25-$45 per user per month when billed annually, with SMB plans averaging $17,937 and Enterprise plans averaging $139,644.

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Grain: Is Grain free?

Grain offers a Free Forever plan with unlimited meetings up to 45 minutes each and 90-day history. Paid plans start at $15/month per user for unlimited meeting length and advanced AI features.

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Bigtincan: What is included in Bigtincan's mobile capabilities?

Bigtincan includes mobile access for sales teams to access content, run presentations, and engage customers on their devices as part of its mobile-first sales enablement approach.

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Grain: Does Grain require a bot in meetings?

No. Grain uses bot-less transcription to capture meeting audio without requiring a bot participant, though video recording requires bot participation if you want recording visible.

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Bigtincan: Does Bigtincan include AI-powered features?

Yes. Bigtincan includes AI-powered features for content recommendations, sales coaching, and engagement analytics to help teams optimize their selling process.

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Grain: What platforms does Grain work with?

Grain integrates with Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and supports desktop audio capture. It exports to Claude, ChatGPT, Slack, and CRM platforms like HubSpot and Salesforce.

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Grain: Can Grain record multiple meetings at once?

No. Grain does not support concurrent meeting recordings, meaning only one meeting per account can be recorded at a time.

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