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Grain vs Mmhmm

Grain logo

Grain

Software

AI meeting highlights and clips

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Mmhmm logo

Mmhmm

Software

Presentation platform for video calls

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Grain has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Grain no concurrent recording - only one meeting per account at a time; Mmhmm renamed to Airtime and split into four separate tools, Camera, Recorder, Creator and Stacks, rather than the single app the mmhmm name refers to
  • They diverge on capability: Grain covers Auto-recording, Mmhmm covers Custom layouts.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Grain and Mmhmm actually diverge.

Attributes where Grain and Mmhmm differ
AttributeGrainMmhmm
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Chrome Extension, Desktop Audio CaptureDesktop Mac, Desktop Windows
Founded20182020

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

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 Grain

  • Auto-recording
  • AI highlights
  • Video clips
  • Transcription
  • Notion
  • Web support
  • Browser-extension support

Only in Mmhmm

  • Custom layouts
  • Screen sharing
  • Virtual backgrounds
  • Picture-in-picture
  • Recording
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Desktop Mac support
  • Desktop Windows support

Both cover

  • Zoom
  • Google Meet
  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Grain

  • ai tools managementnot Mmhmm
  • Workflow automationnot Mmhmm
  • Reportingnot Mmhmm

Mmhmm

  • Putting a presenter on screen over slides during a video callnot Grain
  • Recording a screen walkthrough up to an hournot Grain
  • Adding effects and reactions to a webcam feednot Grain
  • Collecting materials for a meeting in a shared stacknot Grain

Where each one falls short

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

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

Mmhmm

  • Renamed to Airtime and split into four separate tools, Camera, Recorder, Creator and Stacks, rather than the single app the mmhmm name refers to
  • Screen recordings are capped at one hour
  • Windows support requires Windows 10 or 11
  • Pricing is not shown on the product pages

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Mmhmm

On request
  • Standard$9.99/month
    • Unlimited presentations
    • Custom layouts
    • Recording

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Mmhmm if

  • You need custom layouts.
  • You work on Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows.
  • You also want screen sharing.
Mmhmm review

Questions people ask

Is Grain or Mmhmm better?
Neither clearly leads. Grain starts at Free and Mmhmm at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Grain or Mmhmm?
Grain has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Grain and On request for Mmhmm.
Does Grain or Mmhmm run on more platforms?
Grain runs on Web, Chrome Extension, Desktop Audio Capture. Mmhmm runs on Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows.
Can I use Grain for free?
Yes. Grain has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Mmhmm starts at On request.
What is Grain best used for?
Grain is most often used for ai tools management, workflow automation, reporting. Of those, ai tools management and workflow automation are not what Mmhmm is typically brought in for.
What can Grain do that Mmhmm cannot?
Grain covers Auto-recording, AI highlights, Video clips, Transcription. Mmhmm covers Custom layouts, Screen sharing, Virtual backgrounds, Picture-in-picture. Both handle Zoom, Google Meet, Slack.

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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