Fathom vs Scribe (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
Scribe
From $13/mo against from $15/mo
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
Scribe
3.9 against 4.3
Same job?
Yes
Both are Productivity tools

Side by side

Compared on	Fathom	Scribe
Our rating	3.9	4.3Better
Starts at	$15/mo	$13/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 Pro Personal$35 per seat/mo, or $25 billed yearly Pro Team$17 per seat/mo, or $13 billed yearly; 5-seat minimum EnterpriseQuote only
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	Step-by-step guides captured from your own clicks Automatic screenshots at each step Workflow analysis for inefficiencies and automation candidates Workflow AI for training agents on real processes Desktop apps, browser extensions and an API
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	Documentation written as a by-product of doing the work once Recordings double as agent training data on the real process Desktop, browser and API rather than one surface
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	No pricing shown on the landing page Captured screenshots often need redacting before sharing Records how one person does it, not necessarily how it should be done
Company	Fathom, founded 2020	Scribe AI Corporation

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 Scribe?

In our reviews Fathom scores 3.9 and Scribe scores 4.3. 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. Scribe: Records what you click and turns it into a step-by-step guide with screenshots.

Which is cheaper, Fathom or Scribe?

Scribe has the lower starting price: from $15/mo for Fathom and from $13/mo for Scribe.

Do Fathom and Scribe have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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