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StrawberryMost similar to Fathom in what it does, its category and its price.
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GranolaHas a free plan, rated 4.5 out of 5.
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TactiqFrom $12/mo, against from $15/mo for Fathom.
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AmieRated 4.3 out of 5 in our review, against 3.9 for Fathom.
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At a glance
Green means better than Fathom, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FathomBaseline | 3.9 | $15/mo | Yes | Meeting notetaker with bot-free capture - it records from a desktop app rather than joining your call as a visible participant. | |
| Strawberry | 4.0+0.1 | $20/mo$5 more | Yes | Desktop browser with agents that take meeting notes without a bot joining the call. | vs Fathom |
 Wudpecker | 3.6−0.3 | Free | Yes | AI meeting notes with templates and Ask Wudpecker for querying across past meetings, with privacy and security documented separately. | vs Fathom |
 MeetSummary | 3.1−0.8 | Free | Yes | Automated meeting summaries so decisions and actions survive the call rather than living in someone's memory. | vs Fathom |
| Tactiq | 4.4+0.5 | $12/mo$3 less | Yes | A browser extension reading live captions, no bot and no audio capture | vs Fathom |
 MinutesLink | 3.7−0.2 | Free | Yes | Joins Zoom and Google Meet calls to record, transcribe and summarise them. | vs Fathom |
 Bluedot | 4.0+0.1 | $18/mo$3 more | No | AI note taker that records meetings without a bot joining the call. | vs Fathom |
| Amie | 4.3+0.4 | $15/moSame price | Yes | Records meetings without a visible bot joining the call | vs Fathom |
| Granola | 4.5+0.6 | $14/mo$1 less | Yes | No bot, no recording indicator, just your own notes enhanced by audio | vs Fathom |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Fathom.
Strawberry
4.0$20/mo
vs Fathom$5 more+0.1
Desktop browser with agents that take meeting notes without a bot joining the call.
- Meeting transcription without a bot joining the call
- Branded presentation and infographic generation
- Routine browser workflow automation
No meeting bot, so no permission barrier or changed room
Switching browsers is a real change of habit
Wudpecker
3.6Free
vs Fathom−0.3
AI meeting notes with templates and Ask Wudpecker for querying across past meetings, with privacy and security documented separately.
- AI meeting recording and summarisation
- Templates shaping notes to the meeting type
- Ask Wudpecker for querying across past meetings
Cross-meeting search is where meeting notes actually compound in value
Recording carries consent obligations that vary by jurisdiction
MeetSummary
3.1Free
vs Fathom−0.8
Automated meeting summaries so decisions and actions survive the call rather than living in someone's memory.
- Automated meeting summaries
- Consistent record independent of who attended
- Decision and action capture
Removes note-taking from being somebody's secondary job
Crowded category with limited differentiation
Tactiq
4.4$12/mo
vs Fathom$3 less+0.5
A browser extension reading live captions, no bot and no audio capture.
- Chrome extension reading live meeting captions directly
- No bot participant and no separate audio capture required
- Custom AI prompts for extracting specific insights
Genuinely distinct captions-based mechanism, no bot or audio capture
Depends on the meeting platform's own live captions being available and accurate
MinutesLink
3.7Free
vs Fathom−0.2
Joins Zoom and Google Meet calls to record, transcribe and summarise them.
- Automatic attendance on scheduled calls
- Transcription of meetings
- Summaries after the call
Joins automatically rather than needing someone to start it
Pricing page returns a 404
Bluedot
4.0$18/mo
vs Fathom$3 more+0.1
AI note taker that records meetings without a bot joining the call.
- Bot-free recording that captures audio without a visible meeting participant
- Transcription across 100+ languages
- Customizable note templates for sales, recruiting, and customer-success calls
Records without a bot icon appearing in the call roster, keeping meetings feeling private
Free tier caps out at 5 meetings for the life of the account, not a recurring monthly allowance
Amie
4.3$15/mo
vs FathomSame price+0.4
Records meetings without a visible bot joining the call.
- Meeting recording without a visible bot joining the call
- Combined calendar, task management, and AI notes
- Context-aware summaries from connected email and calendar
Bot-free recording avoids an awkward, visible presence on calls
Full feature set requires a paid plan
Granola
4.5$14/mo
vs Fathom$1 less+0.6
No bot, no recording indicator, just your own notes enhanced by audio.
- 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
Genuinely different, non-intrusive mechanism with no visible bot
Requires actively typing some notes during the meeting to get full value
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Fathom free?
Fathom has a free plan, and paid plans start from $15/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Fathom?
Granola is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.5 out of 5). Other free options: Tactiq, Amie, Strawberry.
What is the cheapest alternative to Fathom?
Among paid plans, Tactiq has the lowest starting price (from $12/mo). If you need it free, start with Granola.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.