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A notetaker that records your calls and makes every conversation searchable later.
Freemium🗓️ Meeting Assistant
Free · from $10/mo
Our verdict
In our side-by-side, Fathom edges it — it comes out on top in 2 of the 7 things we checked.
Money-wise, Fathom is the friendlier option (free vs $16.99).
- Go with Fathom if you’re watching the budget and you hop between devices.
- Go with Otter.ai if you prefer the crowd favourite.
Fathom vs Otter.ai: side by side
| Criteria | Fathom | Otter.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free | Freemium |
| Starting price | free ✓ | $16.99 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| User rating | — | — |
| Reviews | 0 | 0 |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | web, ios, android, desktop ✓ | web |
| Popularity | 62k pts | 80k pts ✓ |
Fathom features
- ✓ Free recording and transcription for meetings
- ✓ Instant AI summaries after each call
- ✓ Highlights and shareable call clips
- ✓ Works with Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams
Best for
- • Getting call notes without paying for a tool
- • Sharing a short clip of customer feedback
- • Sending a clean recap right after a sales call
Otter.ai features
- ✓ Real-time transcription of meetings and calls
- ✓ Automatic summaries and action items
- ✓ Joins Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams
- ✓ Searchable archive and AI chat over meetings
Best for
- • Capturing notes from back-to-back client calls
- • Transcribing interviews for articles or research
- • Catching up on a meeting you joined late
FAQ
Should I use Fathom or Otter.ai?+
We lean towards Fathom — it wins more of our checks. That said, Otter.ai is the better fit for professionals and students who sit through lots of conversations.
Is Fathom cheaper than Otter.ai?+
Yes — Fathom starts at free, Otter.ai at $16.99.
Do Fathom and Otter.ai have free plans?+
Fathom: Free · Team from $19/mo. Otter.ai: Free · Pro $16.99/mo.
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