Fathom vs Wudpecker (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
Not comparable
Not comparable: Wudpecker does not list a price
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
Fathom
3.9 against 3.6
Same job?
Yes
Both are Productivity tools

Side by side

Compared on	Fathom	Wudpecker
Our rating	3.9Better	3.6
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	AI meeting recording and summarisation Templates shaping notes to the meeting type Ask Wudpecker for querying across past meetings Free meeting note templates Documented privacy and security policies
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	Cross-meeting search is where meeting notes actually compound in value Templates produce useful notes rather than generic summaries Privacy and security documented rather than assumed
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	Recording carries consent obligations that vary by jurisdiction Participants should be told they are being recorded Transcript quality varies with audio and accents
Company	Fathom, founded 2020	Wudpecker

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260901. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Fathom better than Wudpecker?

In our reviews Fathom scores 3.9 and Wudpecker scores 3.6. 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. Wudpecker: AI meeting notes with templates and Ask Wudpecker for querying across past meetings, with privacy and security documented separately.

Which is cheaper, Fathom or Wudpecker?

Fathom: from $15/mo. Wudpecker: free.

Do Fathom and Wudpecker have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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