AI notetakers
Ken is our productFathom vs Fireflies: Which Is Better in 2026?
Pick Fathom if you want a free plan with unlimited recordings, transcripts and storage. Pick Fireflies if you want bot-free recording on Windows, an Android app or deal intelligence for HubSpot and Salesforce from $19 per seat a month billed yearly.
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The Verdict
Fathom or Fireflies?
Ken's view, from each vendor's public pages checked Oct 17, 2026.
Pick Fathom if
- You want a free plan with unlimited recordings and storage.
- You want CRM notes synced to HubSpot, Salesforce or Close on the free plan, for up to 3 users per domain.
- You want video recordings and downloads on the free plan.
Pick Fireflies if
- You want bot-free recording on Windows, or through a Chrome extension for Google Meet.
- Your team uses Android phones.
- You want deal health and AI close probability on HubSpot or Salesforce deals.
At a Glance
In short Of the 10 features below, Fathom has 8 and Fireflies has 8 in full, from each vendor's public pages checked Oct 17, 2026.
| Feature | Fathom | Fireflies |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes - unlimited recordings and summaries, advanced summaries on 5 calls a month | Partial - limited AI summaries, 400 minutes of storage per team |
| No per-seat fee | No - priced per user, Team and Business need 2 users | No - priced per seat |
| Bot-free recording | Partial - Mac only, in beta, Windows listed as coming soon | Yes - desktop app for Mac and Windows, Chrome extension for Google Meet |
| Meeting bot option | Yes - Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams | Yes - Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and more |
| Video recording and clips | Yes - unlimited recordings, downloads and clips on every plan | Yes - video on Pro and up, soundbite clips on every plan |
| CRM updates after the call | Yes - HubSpot, Salesforce and Close notes sync on every plan, field sync on Business and up | Yes - CRM notes on Pro and up, Autofill CRM fields on Business and up using AI credits |
| Follow-up email draft | Yes - Premium plan and up, not on Free | Yes - Follow-Up Email skill on paid plans, uses AI credits |
| Coaching and deal analytics | Yes - coaching metrics, AI scorecards and deal view on Business and up | Yes - team analytics and Deal Intelligence on Business and up |
| API or MCP access | Yes - public API and MCP server on every plan | Yes - API on every plan with rate limits, plus an MCP server |
| Windows and mobile apps | Yes - Windows desktop app and bot, iPhone app, no Android | Yes - Windows desktop app, iOS and Android apps |
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How Much Do Fathom and Fireflies Cost?
In short Fathom's lowest paid plan is Team, $19 per seat a month ($15 billed yearly). Fireflies.ai's lowest paid plan is Pro, $18 per seat a month ($10 billed yearly).
| Tool | Plan | Monthly | Billed yearly (per month) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fathom | Free | $0 | $0 | Flat |
| IncludesUnlimited recordings, transcripts and storage; Standard AI summaries on every call, advanced summaries on the first 5 calls a month; Bot-free capture (Mac beta) or a meeting bot; Clips, playlists and search across your own calls; CRM notes sync for up to 3 users per domain | ||||
| Fathom | Premium | $20 | $16 | Per seat |
| IncludesIndividual plan; Unlimited advanced AI summaries; AI action items and AI follow-up emails; Ask Fathom AI chat on your calls; Custom bot name and no in-meeting banner | ||||
| Fathom | Team | $19 | $15 | Per seat |
| Includes2-user minimum; Everything in Premium; Search across all team calls; Team playlists, folders, comments and keyword alerts | ||||
| Fathom | Business | $34 | $25 | Per seat |
| Includes2-user minimum; CRM field sync that updates records after meetings; Deal view and customer view; Coaching metrics and AI scorecards | ||||
| Fathom | Enterprise | Contact sales | Contact sales | Custom |
| IncludesSSO and Okta SCIM provisioning; Custom data retention policies; Signed HIPAA BAA; Dedicated success manager and priority support SLAs | ||||
| Fireflies.ai | Free | $0 | $0 | Flat |
| IncludesUnlimited transcripts when calendar auto-join is on; Limited AI summaries; 400 minutes of storage per team; 2-hour recording limit per meeting; 20 one-time AI credits | ||||
| Fireflies.ai | Pro | $18 | $10 | Per seat |
| IncludesUnlimited AI summaries; 8,000 minutes of storage per seat; 720p video recording and downloads; AI Skills, Email Assistant and all integrations; 20 one-time AI credits | ||||
| Fireflies.ai | Business | $29 | $19 | Per seat |
| IncludesUnlimited storage; Conversation intelligence and team analytics for admins; Deal Intelligence for HubSpot and Salesforce; Multi-language mode and 3-hour recordings; 30 one-time AI credits | ||||
| Fireflies.ai | Enterprise | Not sold monthly | $39 | Per seat |
| IncludesAnnual billing only; SSO, SCIM and audit logs; HIPAA compliance and private storage; Rules engine and custom data retention; 50 one-time AI credits | ||||
Prices in USD from each vendor's pricing page: Fathom checked Oct 17, 2026, Fireflies.ai checked Oct 17, 2026.
- Fathom: Team and Business require at least 2 users
- Fathom: Paid plans carry a 90-day money-back guarantee
- Fathom: New sign-ups get a 30-day preview of Premium features, then keep the Free plan
- Fireflies.ai: Enterprise is sold on annual billing only: Contact sales to buy it
- Fireflies.ai: AI credits run AI Skills, soundbites, custom summary sections, voice agents and Autofill CRM; each plan's credit grant is one-time, not monthly
- Fireflies.ai: Paid plans can add monthly AI credit packs, from 50 credits for $5 a month ($4 billed annually) to 10,000 credits for $600 a month; unused purchased credits do not roll over
What Are the Key Differences Between Fathom and Fireflies?
In short 6 differences that change which tool fits, each from the vendors' own pages.
| Topic | Fathom | Fireflies |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan storage | Unlimited recordings, transcripts and storage | 400 minutes of storage per team |
| Bot-free capture | Mac only, in beta | Mac and Windows desktop app, plus a Chrome extension for Google Meet |
| Mobile | iPhone only | iOS and Android |
| Paid prices | Premium $16, Team $15 and Business $25 per user a month billed yearly; Team and Business need 2 users | Pro $10, Business $19 and Enterprise $39 per seat a month billed yearly |
| Follow-up emails | Premium and up | Paid plans, using AI credits |
| Deal analytics | Deal view, coaching metrics and AI scorecards on Business | Deal Intelligence and team analytics on Business |
Fathom vs Fireflies FAQ
Is Fathom or Fireflies cheaper?
Fireflies costs less on yearly billing, with Pro at $10 per seat a month against $16 for Fathom Premium. Fathom's free plan stores unlimited recordings, while Fireflies Free stores 400 minutes per team.
Do Fathom and Fireflies work without a bot?
Fireflies records bot-free through its Mac and Windows desktop app or its Chrome extension for Google Meet. Fathom's bot-free capture is a Mac-only beta.
Do Fathom and Fireflies have an API?
Both do on every plan. Fathom has a public API and MCP server. Fireflies has API access with rate limits, plus an MCP server.
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