Fathom vs Tactiq (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
Tactiq
From $12/mo against from $15/mo
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
Tactiq
3.9 against 4.4
Same job?
Yes
Both are Productivity tools

Side by side

Compared on	Fathom	Tactiq
Our rating	3.9	4.4Better
Starts at	$15/mo	$12/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)	FreeFree Pro$12/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	Chrome extension reading live meeting captions directly No bot participant and no separate audio capture required Custom AI prompts for extracting specific insights Free tier for standard use Workflow automation to Slack, Notion, Linear, and HubSpot
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 distinct captions-based mechanism, no bot or audio capture Reports over a million users and weekly meeting volume Custom AI prompts go beyond generic summaries
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	Depends on the meeting platform's own live captions being available and accurate More features require a paid plan Chrome-extension-only approach ties it to that specific browser
Company	Fathom, founded 2020	Tactiq, founded 2020

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260629. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Fathom better than Tactiq?

In our reviews Fathom scores 3.9 and Tactiq scores 4.4. 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. Tactiq: A browser extension reading live captions, no bot and no audio capture.

Which is cheaper, Fathom or Tactiq?

Tactiq has the lower starting price: from $15/mo for Fathom and from $12/mo for Tactiq.

Do Fathom and Tactiq have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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