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Celigo vs Grain

Celigo logo

Celigo

Automation & Integration

The iPaaS platform for mid-market and enterprise

From
$400/month
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: Celigo prices are not published on any of the three editions; Grain no concurrent recording - only one meeting per account at a time
  • They diverge on capability: Celigo covers App integration, Grain covers Auto-recording.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Celigo and Grain actually diverge.

Attributes where Celigo and Grain differ
AttributeCeligoGrain
Starting price$400/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Chrome Extension, Desktop Audio Capture
CategoryAutomation & IntegrationRemote Work
Founded20082018

Identical on both: 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 Celigo

  • App integration
  • Process automation
  • Master data management
  • API management
  • Workflow builder
  • Error handling
  • Analytics
  • 800+ apps

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.

Celigo

  • Integrating NetSuite with ecommerce and CRM systemsnot Grain
  • Prebuilt integration templates between common business applicationsnot Grain
  • Building custom flows between internal systemsnot Grain
  • Governance and auditability over integrations on the higher editionsnot Grain

Grain

  • ai tools managementnot Celigo
  • Workflow automationnot Celigo
  • Reportingnot Celigo

Where each one falls short

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

Celigo

  • Prices are not published on any of the three editions
  • Billed on endpoints and flows, so the cost is driven by how many systems you connect rather than by volume through them
  • API Builder, lookup caching and a sandbox all require the Professional edition
  • Single sign-on is optional on Standard and included from Professional up
  • Unlimited endpoints and the full governance features are Enterprise only

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

Celigo

$400/month
  • Growth$400/month
    • 50 integrations
    • Basic support
  • Scale$1200/month
    • Unlimited integrations
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$3000/month
    • Custom solutions
    • 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 Celigo if

  • You need app integration.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want process automation.
Celigo 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 Celigo or Grain better?
Neither clearly leads. Celigo starts at $400/month and Grain at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Celigo or Grain?
Grain has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $400/month for Celigo and Free for Grain.
Does Celigo or Grain run on more platforms?
Celigo runs on Web, Mobile. 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. Celigo starts at $400/month.
What is Celigo best used for?
Celigo is most often used for integrating netsuite with ecommerce and crm systems, prebuilt integration templates between common business applications, building custom flows between internal systems, governance and auditability over integrations on the higher editions. Of those, integrating netsuite with ecommerce and crm systems and prebuilt integration templates between common business applications are not what Grain is typically brought in for.
What can Celigo do that Grain cannot?
Celigo covers App integration, Process automation, Master data management, API management. Grain covers Auto-recording, AI highlights, Video clips, Transcription. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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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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