Fathom review
Fathom is AI notetaker with unlimited free recordings and transcripts. It ranks #4 of 5 in our AI meeting note takers list (8.4/10) and is best for individuals who record many calls and want a strong free plan.
Price: Free plan · paid from $15/user/mo (annual).
What Fathom is
Fathom records, transcribes and summarizes Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams calls. The free plan has no cap on recordings or transcripts; the advanced AI summaries are capped each month, which is usually what pushes users to Premium.
Pros and cons
- Unlimited recordings and transcripts on the free plan
- Choice of bot or bot-free capture (bot-free in beta on Mac)
- Basic CRM sync on lower plans
- Advanced AI summaries capped on the free plan
- Team and Business need at least 2 seats
- Enterprise pricing via sales only
Fathom pricing
| Plan | Billed annually | Billed monthly | Annual saving | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free | — | Unlimited recordings |
| Premium | $16/mo | $20/mo | 20% | Per user. Removes AI summary cap |
| Team | $15/mo | $19/mo | 21% | Per user, 2-seat minimum |
| Business | $25/mo | $34/mo | 26% | Per user, 2-seat minimum. Full CRM field sync |
USD, per user per month unless noted. "—" means the price is not published or we could not confirm it. Last checked Nov 14, 2026. Status: reported (taken from recent published breakdowns of the vendor's pricing page, listed under Sources). Confirm on Fathom's pricing page.
Key facts
| Free plan | Yes. Unlimited recordings and transcripts; advanced AI summaries capped monthly. |
|---|---|
| Free trial | Not advertised |
| Paid from | $15/user/mo billed annually · $19 monthly |
| Minimum seats | 1 |
| Platforms | Web, macOS, Windows |
| Zoom, Meet and Teams | Yes |
| Unlimited free recordings | Yes |
| CRM sync | Yes |
| HIPAA option | Not confirmed |
| SSO | Not confirmed |
| Facts checked | Nov 14, 2026 · reported from published breakdowns (source) |
Fathom alternatives
Frequently asked questions
How much does Fathom cost?
Fathom has a free plan and paid plans start at $15 per user/month billed annually ($19 billed monthly). Prices last checked Nov 14, 2026.
Is Fathom free?
Yes. Unlimited recordings and transcripts; advanced AI summaries capped monthly.
What are the best Fathom alternatives?
Otter.ai (9.4/10), Fireflies.ai (9.2/10), Read AI (8.9/10) are the closest alternatives in our AI meeting note takers ranking.