Head-to-head · Meeting Assistant Software
Fellow vs Fathom
Fellow leads on 1 check, Fathom on 0, 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 scoreFellow · 8.8/10
- Lowest starting priceFellow · $7/user/mo
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Fellow
Fellow scores higher on our rubric for meeting assistant software: 8.8 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.
Fellow is cheaper to start at $7/user/mo against $15/user/mo.
Fellow is the better fit for teams wanting broad meeting workflows at low cost. Fathom is the better fit for CRM-connected meeting notes.
- Fellow fits best
Teams wanting broad meeting workflows at low cost
- Fathom fits best
CRM-connected meeting notes
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Side by side
| Feature | Fellow 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Fathom 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #2 in Meeting Assistant Software | #5 in Meeting Assistant Software |
| Best for | Teams wanting broad meeting workflows at low cost | CRM-connected meeting notes |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $7/user/mo (best) | $15/user/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Desktop, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web, Windows, macOS, Chrome extension |
| Support | Live chat, Docs | Email, Tickets, Live chat, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML | SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 50+ integrations | 25+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Fellow 0/4 · Fathom 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 | Bot |
| Included meetings | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Fellow is an AI meeting assistant for individuals, teams, and regulated organizations that need more than a transcript. It records or captures meetings, creates searchable transcriptions and summaries, extracts and assigns action items,… Read the review → |
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,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Fellow — where it wins
- Free plan includes summaries, transcription, action items, and Ask Fellow
- Supports bot and botless capture, uploads, and 99-language transcription
- Connects calendars, conferencing, CRMs, project tools, and collaboration apps
Where it doesn't
- Team and Business pricing is higher when billed monthly
- Advanced control and security require the Enterprise plan
- Its wide workflow coverage may exceed simple note-taking needs
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
- Fellow8.8/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A broad meeting workflow suite with a free tier and low-cost annual Team plan.
Visit FellowFull verdict → - Fathom8.5/10 · Free plan
A polished meeting assistant with free capture, CRM sync, and flexible recording modes.
Visit FathomFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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