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Otter.ai vs Fathom
Records and transcribes meetings on Zoom, Teams and Google Meet, or in person on your phone, with AI summaries. Records video calls and produces instant AI summaries, with a generous free plan for individuals.
| Otter.ai | Fathom | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Basic plan is free; paid plans are listed on the pricing page. | Free: $0 for individuals. Premium: $16 per user a month. Team: $15 per user a month (2-user minimum). Business: $25 per user a month (2-user minimum). |
| Free plan | Yes. 300 transcription minutes a month, a 30-minute limit per conversation, three file imports in total and your 25 most recent conversations. | Yes. Unlimited recordings and transcriptions and instant AI call summaries, free for individuals. |
| Best for | Supplier and client calls where you need a record of who agreed what. | Sole traders and consultants who live on video calls. |
| Watch out for | Tell people you are recording. Long calls are cut to 30 minutes of transcript on the free plan. | Team plans need at least two users. |
| UK notes | Works with UK calls; check data handling for client calls. | Prices are in US dollars. |
| Made by | Otter.ai | Fathom |
| Checked | 2026-10-14 | 2026-10-14 |
Our verdict
There's no clear winner on price and plans: choose by fit. Otter.ai suits supplier and client calls where you need a record of who agreed what. Fathom suits sole traders and consultants who live on video calls.
UK price difference
Fathom's cheapest paid plan is $16 (Premium, per user a month). Otter.ai doesn't publish a comparable entry price, so ask for a quote or check its pricing page. Check on the provider page whether VAT is included before you buy.
Who should pick which?
- Choose Otter.ai for: supplier and client calls where you need a record of who agreed what.
- Choose Fathom for: sole traders and consultants who live on video calls.
Both have a free plan, so the simplest test is to try each on a real job for a week. Prices change, so check the provider's page before buying.
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Otter.ai tool page · Fathom tool page · How we check prices
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