Fathom vs Granola (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
Granola
From $14/mo against from $15/mo
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
Granola
3.9 against 4.5
Same job?
Yes
Both are Productivity tools

Side by side

Compared on	Fathom	Granola
Our rating	3.9	4.5Better
Starts at	$15/mo	$14/moBetter
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Category	Productivity	Productivity
Plans	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)	Basic$0 Business$14 per user/mo Enterprise$35 per user/mo
Key features	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	No bot joins the meeting, uses computer audio directly Enhances a user's own typed notes rather than replacing them Private by default, notes aren't automatically shared Free tier for standard use Model Context Protocol connectors for other AI tools
Pros	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	Genuinely different, non-intrusive mechanism with no visible bot Enhances rather than replaces a user's own note-taking style Private-by-default design suits sensitive meeting content
Cons	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	Requires actively typing some notes during the meeting to get full value Newer company with a shorter track record than established competitors More features require a paid plan
Company	Fathom, founded 2020	Granola, founded 2023

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 2026-09-24. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Fathom better than Granola?

In our reviews Fathom scores 3.9 and Granola scores 4.5. The better pick depends on the job. Fathom: Meeting notetaker with bot-free capture - it records from a desktop app rather than joining your call as a visible participant. Granola: No bot, no recording indicator, just your own notes enhanced by audio.

Which is cheaper, Fathom or Granola?

Granola has the lower starting price: from $15/mo for Fathom and from $14/mo for Granola.

Do Fathom and Granola have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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