Fathom
Records, transcribes and summarises calls, then pushes action items where you keep them. Free tier covers unlimited recording.
What Fathom is best for
The categories Fathom is listed in, and how strong a fit it is in each.
Productivity, Automation & Personal Life
AI agents, workflows, scheduling, meetings, organization, shopping, travel, personal finance.
Built for this
Fathom’s biggest strengths
Productivity, Automation & Personal LifeRecords, transcribes and summarises calls, then pushes action items where you keep them. Free tier covers unlimited recording.
Where it may not be the best fit
Productivity, Automation & Personal LifeRecording a call has consent implications that vary by jurisdiction, and that is on you rather than the tool.
Fathom pricing
Fathom has a free plan. Free forever plan with unlimited recordings, instant call summaries and LLM integrations
FreeFree forever plan with unlimited recordings, instant call summaries and LLM integrations
$0TeamUnlimited meetings, AI action items, conversational meeting assistant, 90-day guarantee
$19/mo · $15/mo yearlyBusinessCRM field sync, Deal View, coaching metrics and AI scorecards
$34/mo · $25/mo yearlyEnterprise/user/month on annual billing, annual billing only, two users minimum
$35/mo yearlyChecked by hand on 4 September 2026. Prices change often, so confirm on the provider’s own page before spending.
Who makes Fathom
The free tier is unusually complete for this category, which is the main reason it is here.
CompanyFathom
Founded2020
Based inSan Francisco, US
SectorProductivity & agents
ModelMeeting notes
StatusPrivate
Primary usersSales teams, Managers
Free planYes
ComputeThird-party
Public listingNone announced
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Where Fathom sits in the wider category pages.
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Questions about Fathom
Is Fathom free?
Yes — Free forever plan with unlimited recordings, instant call summaries and LLM integrations. The cheapest paid tier is Team, at $19/mo month to month or $15/mo billed yearly.
What is Fathom best at?
Records, transcribes and summarises calls, then pushes action items where you keep them. Free tier covers unlimited recording. It is listed under Productivity, Automation & Personal Life, and this is what it is built for.
What should I watch out for with Fathom?
Recording a call has consent implications that vary by jurisdiction, and that is on you rather than the tool.
What are the alternatives to Fathom?
6 tools do comparable work: ChatGPT, Gemini, MagicSchool AI, Notion, Otter.ai, Zapier. 6 of them have a free plan.
How current is this Fathom pricing?
Checked by hand on 4 September 2026. Prices change often — confirm on the provider's own page before spending.