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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 forPersonal meeting notes, Sales calls, Customer success, Starting freeMeeting notes, Interview transcription, Classes, Team collaboration
PlatformsWeb, macOS, WindowsWeb, iOS, Android

Our verdict

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

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 →

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).