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Fathom alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Fathom: A bot has to join the meeting, and team plans require at least two users. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Fathom, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Fireflies.ai currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Granola logoGranolaFree plan + paidNomacOS, Windows, iOS +15 of 559.6
2Otter.ai logoOtter.aiFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +25 of 557.2
3Grain logoGrainFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS5 of 555.3
  1. Granola logo

    1. GranolaTop pick

    Best for: People who take their own notes in meetings and want them enhanced without a visible bot

    Free plan + paidmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Fathom

    Bot-free notes that blend your own jottings with the transcript.

    Pros

    • No bot joins the meeting
    • Blends your own notes with the transcript
    • Audio deleted after transcription

    Cons

    • Free plan limits meeting history
    • No video recording to replay
    • Recording consent is your responsibility
    Visit Granola Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Granola a good Fathom alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, limited history
    Checked Oct 25, 2026granola.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $14 per user/month (Business)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026granola.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Enterprise price
    $35 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026granola.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Bot-free capture
    Yes, device audio
    Checked Oct 25, 2026granola.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Security
    SOC 2 Type II
    Checked Oct 25, 2026granola.ai(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Otter.ai logo

    2. Otter.ai

    Best for: Individuals and teams who want reliable live transcripts and summaries of video calls

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Fathom

    Live transcription during the call and in-person recording apps.

    Pros

    • Live transcription with speaker identification
    • Works across Zoom, Teams and Google Meet plus in-person recording
    • AI chat across all your past meetings

    Cons

    • Free plan has tight minute and import limits
    • Bot auto-joining calls can surprise participants
    • Best accuracy is in English
    Visit Otter.ai Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Otter.ai a good Fathom alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, 300 transcription minutes/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026otter.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $8.33 per user/month, billed annually (Pro)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026otter.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Monthly price
    $16.99 per user/month (Pro)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026otter.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Meeting platforms
    Zoom, Teams, Google Meet
    Checked Oct 25, 2026otter.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    HIPAA
    Add-on on Enterprise
    Checked Oct 25, 2026otter.ai(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Grain logo

    3. Grain

    Best for: Sales and customer success teams that share call clips and coach from recordings

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Fathom

    Free for individuals, with a strong focus on clips and sales call review.

    Pros

    • Free forever for individuals
    • Clips and playlists for sharing key moments
    • Bot or bot-free capture

    Cons

    • Free plan limits meeting length and history
    • Features skew toward sales use
    • Paid seats needed for anyone who records
    Visit Grain Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Grain a good Fathom alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Free forever for individuals
    Checked Oct 25, 2026grain.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026grain.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Bot-free transcription
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026grain.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Languages
    100+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026grain.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Compliance
    SOC 2, GDPR
    Checked Oct 25, 2026grain.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Fathom alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Fireflies.ai logo

Best Fathom alternative for most people

Fireflies.ai

More languages and analytics, with a broad integration list.

tl;dv logo

Best Fathom alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

tl;dv

Similar free recorder that can also capture meetings without a bot.

Granola logo

Best Fathom alternative for Mac

Granola

Bot-free notes that blend your own jottings with the transcript.

Otter.ai logo

Best Fathom alternative for Windows

Otter.ai

Live transcription during the call and in-person recording apps.

Fireflies.ai logo

Best Fathom alternative for iPhone and Android

Fireflies.ai

More languages and analytics, with a broad integration list.

Grain logo

Best Fathom alternative for working in the browser

Grain

Free for individuals, with a strong focus on clips and sales call review.

Fathom alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Fathom?

Fireflies.ai ranks first right now. More languages and analytics, with a broad integration list. tl;dv and Granola follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Fathom?

Yes. Fireflies.ai (free plan + paid), tl;dv (free plan + paid), Granola (free plan + paid) and Otter.ai (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Fathom?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Fathom?

The complaints we hear most: A bot has to join the meeting; team plans require at least two users; advanced summaries limited on the free plan.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Fathom, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.