AI notetakers
Ken is our productGranola vs Fathom: Which Is Better in 2026?
Pick Fathom if you want a free plan that records unlimited meetings with video and clips. Pick Granola if you want bot-free notes on Mac or Windows and follow-up drafts for $14 per user a month.
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The Verdict
Granola or Fathom?
Ken's view, from each vendor's public pages checked Oct 17, 2026.
Pick Granola if
- You want bot-free capture on Windows as well as Mac.
- You jot notes during calls and want AI to complete them.
- You use an Android phone.
- You want follow-up drafts and pre-meeting briefs for $14 per user a month.
Pick Fathom if
- You want a free notetaker with no cap on recorded meetings.
- You want video recordings, downloads and clips.
- You want CRM field sync, coaching scorecards and a deal view on a self-serve plan.
- You want a public API on the free plan.
At a Glance
In short Of the 10 features below, Granola has 4 and Fathom has 8 in full, from each vendor's public pages checked Oct 17, 2026.
| Feature | Granola | Fathom |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Partial - only the last 30 days of notes visible | Yes - unlimited recordings and summaries, advanced summaries on 5 calls a month |
| No per-seat fee | No - priced per user | No - priced per user, Team and Business need 2 users |
| Bot-free recording | Yes - desktop app on Mac and Windows, no meeting bot | Partial - Mac only, in beta, Windows listed as coming soon |
| Meeting bot option | No - bot-free only | Yes - Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams |
| Video recording and clips | No - notes and transcript only, no audio or video saved | Yes - unlimited recordings, downloads and clips on every plan |
| CRM updates after the call | Partial - notes to HubSpot, Attio and Affinity on Business, Salesforce on Enterprise | Yes - HubSpot, Salesforce and Close notes sync on every plan, field sync on Business and up |
| Follow-up email draft | Yes - Business plan and up, Gmail only | Yes - Premium plan and up, not on Free |
| Coaching and deal analytics | No | Yes - coaching metrics, AI scorecards and deal view on Business and up |
| API or MCP access | Yes - MCP on all plans, API on Business and up | Yes - public API and MCP server on every plan |
| Windows and mobile apps | Yes - Windows desktop app, iOS and Android apps | Yes - Windows desktop app and bot, iPhone app, no Android |
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How Much Do Granola and Fathom Cost?
In short Granola's lowest paid plan is Business, $14 per seat a month. Fathom's lowest paid plan is Team, $19 per seat a month ($15 billed yearly).
| Tool | Plan | Monthly | Billed yearly (per month) | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granola | Basic | $0 | $0 | Flat |
| IncludesAI meeting notes with no daily transcription limit; Last 30 days of notes visible in the app; Slack integration only; MCP access to personal notes from the last 30 days | ||||
| Granola | Business | $14 | No yearly price | Per seat |
| IncludesUnlimited meeting notes and history; HubSpot, Attio, Affinity, Notion and Zapier integrations; Follow-up email drafts and pre-meeting briefs; API access | ||||
| Granola | Enterprise | $35 | No yearly price | Per seat |
| IncludesSalesforce and other advanced integrations; SSO, SCIM and admin controls for MCP, API and integrations; Workspace usage analytics; HIPAA-compliant workspaces | ||||
| 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 | ||||
Prices in USD from each vendor's pricing page: Granola checked Oct 17, 2026, Fathom checked Oct 17, 2026.
- Granola: Basic and Business are billed monthly; annual billing is on Enterprise contracts only
- Granola: Enterprise is listed from $35 per user a month; SSO is for teams with 50+ users
- Granola: Billing is per workspace: every member is on the same plan and each active member is a seat
- 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
What Are the Key Differences Between Granola and Fathom?
In short 7 differences that change which tool fits, each from the vendors' own pages.
| Topic | Granola | Fathom |
|---|---|---|
| How it records | Bot-free only, on Mac and Windows | Meeting bot, or bot-free capture in a Mac-only beta |
| Free plan | No daily transcription limit, last 30 days of notes visible | Unlimited recordings, transcripts and storage; advanced summaries on 5 calls a month |
| Recordings kept | No audio or video saved | Video recordings, downloads and clips on every plan |
| Follow-up emails | Business, $14 per user a month billed monthly, Gmail only | Premium and up; Premium is $20 a month or $16 billed yearly |
| CRM | HubSpot, Attio and Affinity notes on Business; Salesforce on Enterprise | HubSpot, Salesforce and Close notes on every plan, for up to 3 users per domain on Free; field sync on Business |
| Mobile | iOS and Android | iPhone only |
| Coaching | None | Coaching metrics and AI scorecards on Business |
Granola vs Fathom FAQ
Is Fathom free?
Fathom's free plan records, transcribes and stores unlimited meetings with a standard AI summary on every call. Advanced summaries are limited to 5 calls a month, and follow-up emails need Premium.
Does Fathom work without a bot?
For online calls, only on Mac, in beta, with Windows listed as coming soon. Its iPhone app also records in-person meetings. Granola is bot-free on Mac and Windows.
Which is cheaper, Granola or Fathom?
Granola Business is $14 per user a month, billed monthly. Fathom Premium is $20 a month or $16 billed yearly, and Team is $19 or $15 per user with a 2-user minimum. Fathom's free plan keeps every recording, while Granola's shows only the last 30 days of notes.
Who owns Fathom?
Superhuman announced on September 14, 2026 that it acquired Fathom. Fathom says nothing changes today for its users.
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