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Fathom alternatives

Fathom compared with 12 alternatives: Fireflies.ai, Otter.ai, tl;dv, Granola, Read AI and 7 more.

Fathom has a free plan. Paid plans start at $15 per user / month, billed annually (Team plan, 2-user minimum). 9 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
FathomThis toolFree plan · from $15/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS
Fireflies.aiFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Otter.aiFree plan · from $8.33/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
tl;dvFree plan · from $18/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
GranolaFree plan · from $14/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Read AIFree plan · from $15/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
AvomaFree trial · from $19/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
BluedotFree trial · from $14/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
CirclebackFree plan · from $15/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Equal TimeFree trial · from $15/moTrial onlyWeb
FellowFree plan · from $7/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
GrainFree plan · from $15/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows
JamieFree plan · from €21/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android

How each one differs from Fathom

  1. Fireflies.ai

    Meeting notetaker that records, transcribes and summarizes calls

    • Fireflies.ai starts at $10 per seat / month, billed annually. Fathom starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually (Team plan, 2-user minimum).
    • Only Fireflies.ai lists a web app.
    • Only Fireflies.ai lists an Android app.
    • Only Fireflies.ai lists a browser extension.
    • Fireflies.ai also covers dictation.

    Suits: Teams that want every call transcribed and searchable in one place

    Fireflies.ai vs FathomFireflies.ai pricing and details

  2. Otter.ai

    Live meeting transcription with summaries and AI chat

    • Otter.ai starts at $8.33 per user / month, billed annually. Fathom starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually (Team plan, 2-user minimum).
    • Only Otter.ai lists a web app.
    • Only Otter.ai lists an Android app.
    • Only Otter.ai lists a browser extension.
    • Fathom also covers templates.

    Suits: Reading a live transcript while a meeting or lecture is still going

    Otter.ai vs FathomOtter.ai pricing and details

  3. tl;dv

    Meeting recorder and AI notetaker for Zoom, Meet and Teams

    • tl;dv starts at $18 per seat / month, billed annually. Fathom starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually (Team plan, 2-user minimum).
    • Only tl;dv lists a web app.
    • Only tl;dv lists an Android app.
    • Only tl;dv lists a browser extension.

    Suits: Teams that want video recordings of calls, not only notes

    tl;dv vs Fathomtl;dv pricing and details

  4. Granola

    AI notepad that transcribes meetings from device audio, no bot

    • Granola starts at $14 per user / month, billed monthly. Fathom starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually (Team plan, 2-user minimum).
    • Only Granola lists an Android app.

    Suits: People who do not want a recording bot visible in their calls

    Granola vs FathomGranola pricing and details

  5. Read AI

    Meeting notetaker with search across meetings, email and chat

    • Read AI starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually. Fathom starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually (Team plan, 2-user minimum).
    • Only Read AI lists a web app.
    • Only Read AI lists an Android app.
    • Only Read AI lists a browser extension.
    • Read AI also covers AI search.

    Suits: People who want one search across meetings, email and chat

    Read AI vs FathomRead AI pricing and details

  6. Avoma

    AI meeting assistant with scheduling and sales call coaching

    • Avoma starts at $19 per recorder seat / month, billed annually. Fathom starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually (Team plan, 2-user minimum).
    • Fathom has a free plan. Avoma does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Avoma lists a web app.
    • Only Avoma lists an Android app.
    • Only Avoma lists a browser extension.

    Suits: Sales and customer success teams that log meeting notes to a CRM

    Avoma vs FathomAvoma pricing and details

  7. Bluedot

    Bot-free meeting recorder and AI notetaker for every platform

    • Bluedot starts at $14 per user / month, billed annually. Fathom starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually (Team plan, 2-user minimum).
    • Fathom has a free plan. Bluedot does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Bluedot lists a web app.
    • Only Bluedot lists an Android app.
    • Only Bluedot lists a browser extension.

    Suits: People who do not want a bot joining their calls

    Bluedot vs FathomBluedot pricing and details

  8. Circleback

    AI meeting notes, action items and post-meeting automations

    • Circleback starts at $15 per user / month, billed yearly. Fathom starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually (Team plan, 2-user minimum).
    • Only Circleback lists a web app.
    • Only Circleback lists an Android app.
    • Circleback also covers workflow automation.
    • Fathom also covers templates.

    Suits: Individuals who want unlimited meetings on a free plan

    Circleback vs FathomCircleback pricing and details

  9. Equal Time

    AI notetaker that measures who speaks and coaches leaders

    • Equal Time starts at $15 per user / month, billed yearly ($180). Fathom starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually (Team plan, 2-user minimum).
    • Fathom has a free plan. Equal Time does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Equal Time lists a web app.
    • Only Fathom lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • Equal Time also covers reports.

    Suits: Teams that want data on who speaks and who gets interrupted

    Equal Time vs FathomEqual Time pricing and details

  10. Fellow

    AI meeting assistant with recording, notes and admin controls

    • Fellow starts at $7 per user / month, billed annually. Fathom starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually (Team plan, 2-user minimum).
    • Only Fellow lists a web app.
    • Only Fellow lists an Android app.
    • Only Fellow lists a browser extension.

    Suits: Companies that need admin control over who can record and see meetings

    Fellow vs FathomFellow pricing and details

  11. Grain

    AI notetaker with free viewer seats and shareable call clips

    • Grain starts at $15 per seat / month, billed annually. Fathom starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually (Team plan, 2-user minimum).
    • Only Grain lists a web app.
    • Only Fathom lists an iOS app.

    Suits: Teams where a few people record and everyone else only views

    Grain vs FathomGrain pricing and details

  12. Jamie

    Bot-free AI note taker with EU data hosting

    • Jamie starts at €21 per user / month, billed annually. Fathom starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually (Team plan, 2-user minimum).
    • Only Jamie lists an Android app.

    Suits: People who want meeting notes without a bot joining the call

    Jamie vs FathomJamie pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Fathom

  • On the Free plan, advanced summaries cover only the first 5 calls each month, and action items and Ask Fathom are limited.
  • Team and Business plans have a 2-user minimum.
  • Bot-free capture is Mac only for now. There is no Android app, and Linux, Chromebooks and iPads are not supported.
  • CRM field sync, deal view and coaching scorecards require the Business plan.
Fathom pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Fathom?

The alternatives to Fathom in this directory are Fireflies.ai, Otter.ai, tl;dv, Granola, Read AI, Avoma, Bluedot, Circleback, Equal Time, Fellow, Grain and Jamie. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Fathom.

Is there a free alternative to Fathom?

Yes. Fireflies.ai, Otter.ai, tl;dv, Granola, Read AI, Circleback, Fellow, Grain and Jamie have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Fathom alternatives work on Android?

The Fathom listing does not include an Android app. Fireflies.ai, Otter.ai, tl;dv, Granola, Read AI, Avoma, Bluedot, Circleback, Fellow and Jamie list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 5, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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