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Head-to-head · Meeting Recording Software

Otter.ai vs Fathom

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Otter.ai #4 in Meeting Recording Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Otter.ai
Fathom #6 in Meeting Recording Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Fathom

Otter.ai 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 scoreOtter.ai · 9.0/10
  • Lowest starting priceOtter.ai · $8.33/user/mo
  • Free planboth

Otter.ai scores higher on our rubric for meeting recording software: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

Otter.ai is cheaper to start at $8.33/user/mo against $15/user/mo.

Otter.ai is the better fit for individuals wanting affordable meeting transcription. Fathom is the better fit for users wanting bot-free recording and CRM workflows.

  • Otter.ai fits best

    Individuals wanting affordable meeting transcription

  • Fathom fits best

    Users wanting bot-free recording and CRM workflows

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Side by side

Feature Otter.ai 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Fathom 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.8
Ranking #4 in Meeting Recording Software #6 in Meeting Recording Software
Best for Individuals wanting affordable meeting transcription Users wanting bot-free recording and CRM workflows
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $8.33/user/mo (best) $15/user/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, Chrome extension
Support Email, Docs Email, Docs
Compliance SSO/SAML, 2FA, HIPAA SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML
Integrations 16 integrations 25+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Otter.ai 0/1 · Fathom 0/1
Transcript search Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Recording scope Not checked yet Not checked yet
Recording retention Not checked yet Not checked yet
Meeting platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Sharing controls Not checked yet Not checked yet
Recording limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes live transcription and AI meeting workflows
  • Searchable transcripts, summaries, speakers, and action items in one workflow
  • Supports Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, desktop, mobile, browser, and file imports
  • Bot-free or bot-based capture with searchable transcripts
  • CRM synchronization, field mapping, and API access
  • Free plan includes unlimited recordings and transcriptions
Cons
  • Basic limits transcription to 300 monthly minutes
  • Basic includes only 3 lifetime audio/video file imports
  • Advanced security and enterprise integrations require higher tiers
  • Mobile capture is not currently supported
  • Bot-free capture is currently Mac-only
  • Supports seven languages
Our verdict

Otter.ai is an AI meeting assistant for individuals and teams that need searchable transcripts, meeting summaries, decisions, and follow-up tasks. It can record or join meetings, identify speakers, provide live notes and captions, and…

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Fathom is an AI meeting assistant for individuals and teams that records supported Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and other meetings. It creates searchable transcripts, speaker-attributed notes, summaries, highlights, and action…

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  1. Otter.aiMeeting Recording Software 9.0Free plan
  2. FathomMeeting Recording Software 8.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Otter.ai — where it wins

    • Free plan includes live transcription and AI meeting workflows
    • Searchable transcripts, summaries, speakers, and action items in one workflow
    • Supports Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, desktop, mobile, browser, and file imports

    Where it doesn't

    • Basic limits transcription to 300 monthly minutes
    • Basic includes only 3 lifetime audio/video file imports
    • Advanced security and enterprise integrations require higher tiers

  • Fathom — where it wins

    • Bot-free or bot-based capture with searchable transcripts
    • CRM synchronization, field mapping, and API access
    • Free plan includes unlimited recordings and transcriptions

    Where it doesn't

    • Mobile capture is not currently supported
    • Bot-free capture is currently Mac-only
    • Supports seven languages
  • Otter.ai9.0/10 · Free plan

    Affordable transcription with summaries, action items, calendar capture, and broad integrations.

    Visit Otter.aiFull verdict →
  • Fathom8.8/10 · Free plan

    A bot-free meeting recorder with searchable transcripts, AI follow-up, and CRM workflows.

    Visit FathomFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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