Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.
Lower starting price
Not comparable
Not comparable: Laxis does not list a price
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
Laxis
3.9 against 4.1
Same job?
Yes
Both are Productivity tools
Side by side
Compared on
Fathom
Laxis
Our rating
3.9
4.1Better
Starts at
$15/mo
Free
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)
Free
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
Voice keyboard for dictation across any native app, roughly 4x typing speed
Bot-free meeting capture alongside prospecting and outreach automation
Verbal cleanup removes filler words and repetition automatically
AI chat for querying meeting history directly
Automated CRM sync with Salesforce, HubSpot, Slack, and Notion
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
Voice keyboard works across any app, not just inside meetings
Broader revenue-team scope covers prospecting and outreach, not notes alone
Free plan available with no credit card required
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
Broader revenue-team focus may be more than someone wanting notes alone needs
Pricing for paid tiers beyond the free plan isn't published
Hardware options add complexity for a team that only wants the software
Company
Fathom, founded 2020
Laxis, founded 2020
Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260714. Check the vendor before you buy.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Fathom better than Laxis?
In our reviews Fathom scores 3.9 and Laxis scores 4.1. 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. Laxis: A voice keyboard for dictating into any app, not only a meeting notetaker.
Laxis
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