Head-to-head • Updated
Fathom vs Fireflies: Best AI Meeting Notetaker?
The verdict
Fathom wins for individuals and small teams thanks to its generous free plan and fast summaries. Fireflies is better for sales teams who want searchable history and conversation analytics.
Our pick
FathomFathom8.3/10
Free; paid from ~£15/mo
Choose Fathom if…
- You want great free meeting notes
- You value concise summaries
Fireflies.aiFireflies8.0/10
Pro ~£8–£10/mo
Choose Fireflies.ai if…
- You run a sales team
- You want to search across every call
Criteria by criteria
| Criterion | Fathom | Fireflies.ai | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Very generous | Limited storage | Fathom |
| Summary quality | Excellent, concise | Good, detailed | Fathom |
| Search across meetings | Good | Excellent | Fireflies.ai |
| Analytics | Basic | Conversation analytics | Fireflies.ai |
| CRM sync | Yes | Yes | Tie |
The editorial analysis
Both tools join your calls, transcribe and summarise. Remember to tell participants you are recording and check where recordings are stored.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fathom really free?
Fathom offers a genuinely useful free plan for recording, transcribing and summarising calls. Paid plans add team features and advanced AI.