Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.
Lower starting price
Fathom
From $15/mo against from $18/mo
Free plan
Fathom
Only Fathom has one
Higher rating
Bluedot
4.0 against 3.9
Same job?
Yes
Both are Productivity tools
Side by side
Compared on
Bluedot
Fathom
Our rating
4.0Better
3.9
Starts at
$18/mo
$15/moBetter
Free plan
No
YesBetter
Category
Productivity
Productivity
Plans
From $18/mo
Free$0
Premium$20/mo, or $16/mo billed yearly
Team$19 per user/mo, or $15 billed yearly; 2-user minimum
Business$34 per user/mo, or $25 billed yearly; 2-user minimum
EnterpriseQuote only (talk to sales)
Key features
Bot-free recording that captures audio without a visible meeting participant
Transcription across 100+ languages
Customizable note templates for sales, recruiting, and customer-success calls
Automatic action-item and summary generation from every call
CRM and ATS sync through native integrations, API, and MCP
Bot-free capture via a desktop app
Meeting transcription and summaries
ChatGPT and Claude integrations
Salesforce, HubSpot, Asana and Zapier connectors
Public API with MCP support
Pros
Records without a bot icon appearing in the call roster, keeping meetings feeling private
Template library adapts notes to the specific type of call being run
Direct sync to CRMs and applicant-tracking systems cuts manual work after calls
Bot-free capture works where a visible notetaker bot is unwelcome or barred
Integrations push notes into the systems where work continues
MCP support makes transcripts reachable by other agent tooling
Cons
Free tier caps out at 5 meetings for the life of the account, not a recurring monthly allowance
Audio-only capture on the entry Basic plan; CRM/ATS sync requires the top Business tier
Competes in a crowded notetaker field against Otter.ai, Fireflies.ai, and Fathom on similar core features
Removing the visible bot removes the recording signal - tell participants explicitly
Recording consent rules vary and several jurisdictions require all parties to agree
Crowded category where summary quality varies by meeting type
Company
Bluedot, founded 2021
Fathom, founded 2020
Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260810. Check the vendor before you buy.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Bluedot better than Fathom?
In our reviews Bluedot scores 4.0 and Fathom scores 3.9. The better pick depends on the job. Bluedot: AI note taker that records meetings without a bot joining the call. Fathom: Meeting notetaker with bot-free capture - it records from a desktop app rather than joining your call as a visible participant.
Which is cheaper, Bluedot or Fathom?
Fathom has the lower starting price: from $18/mo for Bluedot and from $15/mo for Fathom.
Fathom
Bluedot
