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Head-to-head · Meeting Transcription Software

Bluedot vs Fathom

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Bluedot #3 in Meeting Transcription Software 9.2/10 Free plan · 3-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Bluedot
Fathom #5 in Meeting Transcription Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Fathom

Bluedot leads on 1 check, Fathom on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBluedot · 9.2/10
  • Lowest starting priceBluedot · $14/user/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Bluedot
  • Most featuresBluedot · 3 of 3

Bluedot scores higher on our rubric for meeting transcription software: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

Bluedot is cheaper to start at $14/user/mo against $15/user/mo.

Bluedot is the better fit for teams needing flexible bot-free capture. Fathom is the better fit for teams wanting an all-round meeting assistant.

  • Bluedot fits best

    Teams needing flexible bot-free capture

  • Fathom fits best

    Teams wanting an all-round meeting assistant

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Side by side

Feature Bluedot 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Fathom 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.0
Ranking #3 in Meeting Transcription Software #5 in Meeting Transcription Software
Best for Teams needing flexible bot-free capture Teams wanting an all-round meeting assistant
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $14/user/mo (best) $15/user/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 3 days —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, Chrome extension
Integrations 15 integrations 25+ integrations
Features Bluedot 3/3 · Fathom 0/3
AI summaries ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Action items ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Speaker identification ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Capture methods Browser/Chrome extension; Mac and Windows desktop apps; iOS and Android apps; Apple Watch; optional bot; audio/video file upload; Zoom and Google Drive imports Not checked yet
Transcript languages Not checked yet Not checked yet
Export formats PDF; TXT; plain text; Microsoft Word; Google Docs; Google Drive Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Bot-free capture across browser, desktop, mobile, and in-person meetings
  • Speaker labels, summaries, action items, and AI chat in one library
  • CRM, ATS, productivity, API, and MCP integrations
  • Unlimited recordings and transcriptions on the Free plan
  • Bot or bot-free capture across Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams
  • CRM sync, coaching metrics, and broad workflow integrations
Cons
  • Free plan covers only 5 meetings over its lifetime
  • Basic limits each recording to 1 hour
  • Video, imports, SSO, and admin controls require higher tiers
  • AI-generated action items are available on paid plans
  • CRM field synchronization starts with the Business plan
  • SSO, SCIM, and custom retention are limited to Enterprise
Our verdict

Bluedot is meeting transcription and note-taking software for teams that want to capture conversations without requiring a bot to join the call. It records from browsers, desktop apps, mobile devices, and Apple Watch, and supports online,…

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Fathom is an AI meeting assistant for individuals and teams that captures Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams meetings. It creates searchable transcripts, AI-generated summaries, action items, clips, and playlists, with bot or bot-free…

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  1. BluedotMeeting Transcription Software 9.2Free plan · 3-day trial
  2. FathomMeeting Transcription Software 9.0Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Bluedot — where it wins

    • Bot-free capture across browser, desktop, mobile, and in-person meetings
    • Speaker labels, summaries, action items, and AI chat in one library
    • CRM, ATS, productivity, API, and MCP integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan covers only 5 meetings over its lifetime
    • Basic limits each recording to 1 hour
    • Video, imports, SSO, and admin controls require higher tiers

  • Fathom — where it wins

    • Unlimited recordings and transcriptions on the Free plan
    • Bot or bot-free capture across Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams
    • CRM sync, coaching metrics, and broad workflow integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • AI-generated action items are available on paid plans
    • CRM field synchronization starts with the Business plan
    • SSO, SCIM, and custom retention are limited to Enterprise
  • Bluedot9.2/10 · Free plan · 3-day trial

    A flexible meeting recorder with broad capture options, imports, AI notes, and integrations.

    Visit BluedotFull verdict →
  • Fathom9.0/10 · Free plan

    A broad meeting assistant with free capture, bot-free recording, and paid collaboration features.

    Visit FathomFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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