Fathom vs Otter.ai

A side-by-side comparison of Fathom and Otter.ai — ratings, pricing, strengths, weaknesses and who each one is best for.

Updated 2026

Criteria	Fathom Meeting assistant	Otter.ai Meeting assistant
Rating	4.4	4.4
Pricing	Free: Free Premium: $15/mo	Free: Free Pro: $16.99/mo Business: $30/user/mo
Pros	✓ Generous free plan ✓ Summaries in seconds ✓ All major platforms ✓ CRM integrations	✓ Live transcription ✓ Auto summaries ✓ Calendar integration ✓ Easy search
Cons	✗ Team features cost extra ✗ Weaker non-English ✗ Bot must join calls	✗ English-first ✗ Long meetings use quota ✗ Accent-sensitive
Best for	Personal meeting notes, Sales calls, Customer success, Starting free	Meeting notes, Interview transcription, Classes, Team collaboration
Platforms	Web, macOS, Windows	Web, iOS, Android

Our verdict

Both score 4.4/5 in our review, so the right pick comes down to your workflow.

On price, Fathom starts at $15/mo (Premium) and Otter.ai at $16.99/mo (Pro) — Fathom is 1.99 cheaper per month.

Choose Fathom if you want Personal meeting notes, Sales calls. Choose Otter.ai if you need Meeting notes, Interview transcription.

Read the full Fathom review →Read the full Otter.ai review →

This verdict comes from comparing documented fields — rating, price tiers, best-for, platforms — not from running both tools on the same task. The rating is editorial judgement, not user reviews.

FAQ

Is Fathom better than Otter.ai?

In our review Fathom rates 4.4/5 and Otter.ai rates 4.4/5. Fathom is best for Personal meeting notes, Sales calls, while Otter.ai suits Meeting notes, Interview transcription — so the better choice depends on your priorities.

What is the difference between Fathom and Otter.ai?

Fathom: The beloved free AI meeting notetaker: unlimited for individuals, instant summaries. Otter.ai: An AI meeting transcription and notes tool with live captions, summaries and action items.

Which is cheaper, Fathom or Otter.ai?

Fathom starts at Free (Free); Otter.ai starts at Free (Free).