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Head-to-head · Meeting Assistant Software

Fathom vs Tactiq

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Fathom #5 in Meeting Assistant Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Fathom
Tactiq #7 in Meeting Assistant Software 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Tactiq

Fathom leads on 0 checks, Tactiq on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFathom · 8.5/10
  • Lowest starting priceTactiq · $8/user/mo
  • Free planboth

Fathom scores higher on our rubric for meeting assistant software: 8.5 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Tactiq is cheaper to start at $8/user/mo against $15/user/mo. On meeting capture, Tactiq gives you Extension where Fathom offers Bot.

Fathom is the better fit for CRM-connected meeting notes. Tactiq is the better fit for browser-extension users needing affordable transcription.

  • Fathom fits best

    CRM-connected meeting notes

  • Tactiq fits best

    Browser-extension users needing affordable transcription

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Side by side

Feature Fathom 8.5/10 Visit ↗ Tactiq 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 8.3
Ranking #5 in Meeting Assistant Software #7 in Meeting Assistant Software
Best for CRM-connected meeting notes Browser-extension users needing affordable transcription
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $15/user/mo $8/user/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Chrome extension Web, macOS, Chrome extension
Support Email, Tickets, Live chat, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML
Integrations 25+ integrations 20 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Fathom 0/4 · Tactiq 0/4
AI action items Not checked yet Not checked yet
Decision capture Not checked yet Not checked yet
Speaker labels Not checked yet Not checked yet
CRM integrations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Meeting capture Bot Extension
Included meetings Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes unlimited recordings, transcriptions, clips, playlists, and search
  • Bot or bot-free capture for Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams
  • CRM field sync, Deal View, API, and MCP support on higher tiers
  • Real-time transcription with speaker identification
  • AI summaries, action items, and transcript questions
  • Integrations with Google Docs, Slack, Notion, and more
Cons
  • Coverage is limited to 38 languages
  • CRM field sync and coaching metrics require the Business plan
  • Enterprise security controls and provisioning require the Enterprise plan
  • Meeting capture centers on a browser extension and Mac app
  • Unlimited transcripts start with the Pro plan
  • Advanced retention and SAML SSO require Business
Our verdict

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

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Tactiq is an AI meeting assistant for capturing live transcripts from Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom through a browser extension. It identifies speakers, creates searchable meeting notes, generates summaries and action items, and…

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  1. FathomMeeting Assistant Software 8.5Free plan
  2. TactiqMeeting Assistant Software 8.3Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Fathom — where it wins

    • Free plan includes unlimited recordings, transcriptions, clips, playlists, and search
    • Bot or bot-free capture for Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams
    • CRM field sync, Deal View, API, and MCP support on higher tiers

    Where it doesn't

    • Coverage is limited to 38 languages
    • CRM field sync and coaching metrics require the Business plan
    • Enterprise security controls and provisioning require the Enterprise plan

  • Tactiq — where it wins

    • Real-time transcription with speaker identification
    • AI summaries, action items, and transcript questions
    • Integrations with Google Docs, Slack, Notion, and more

    Where it doesn't

    • Meeting capture centers on a browser extension and Mac app
    • Unlimited transcripts start with the Pro plan
    • Advanced retention and SAML SSO require Business
  • Fathom8.5/10 · Free plan

    A polished meeting assistant with free capture, CRM sync, and flexible recording modes.

    Visit FathomFull verdict →
  • Tactiq8.3/10 · Free plan

    Affordable browser-based meeting notes with strong AI workflows and a focused platform footprint.

    Visit TactiqFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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