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Live transcripts and tidy summaries of your meetings, so you can listen instead of scribbling.
Free · Pro $16.99/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 $10).
- Go with Fathom if you’re watching the budget and you hop between devices.
- Go with Fireflies if you prefer the crowd favourite.
Fathom vs Fireflies: side by side
| Criteria | Fathom | Fireflies |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free | Freemium |
| Starting price | free ✓ | $10 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| User rating | — | — |
| Reviews | 0 | 0 |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | web, ios, android, desktop ✓ | web, desktop, browser-extension |
| Popularity | 62k pts | 69k 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
Fireflies features
- ✓ Automatic recording and transcription of calls
- ✓ AI summaries and meeting Q&A
- ✓ Searchable library across all conversations
- ✓ Integrations with CRMs and work tools
Best for
- • Logging sales call notes into a CRM automatically
- • Searching past calls for customer feedback
- • Sharing meeting recaps with absent teammates
FAQ
Should I use Fathom or Fireflies?+
We lean towards Fathom — it wins more of our checks. That said, Fireflies is the better fit for sales and customer-facing teams who need searchable call records.
Is Fathom cheaper than Fireflies?+
Yes — Fathom starts at free, Fireflies at $10.
Do Fathom and Fireflies have free plans?+
Fathom: Free · Team from $19/mo. Fireflies: Free · from $10/mo.
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