Short answer: Fathom has four tiers: a free plan that advertises unlimited recordings, Premium at $20/user per month ($16 billed annually), Team at $19/user ($15 annual, 2-seat minimum), and Business at $34/user ($25 annual). Note the quirk — the multi-user Team plan is cheaper than the single-user Premium plan because Team requires two seats. If you want unlimited-style recording for less, CraftNote's Pro is $9.99/month.
Here's Fathom's real 2026 pricing — every plan and where the limits sit — plus how it compares to CraftNote. All Fathom figures are from Fathom's own pricing page as of July 2026.
Fathom pricing plans (2026)
| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per mo) | Key features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | Advertised unlimited recordings & transcriptions, AI summaries, clips, search |
| Premium | $20/user | $16/user | 15+ summary templates; AI action items; meeting assistant |
| Team | $19/user | $15/user | Global search; team collaboration; 2-seat minimum |
| Business | $34/user | $25/user | CRM sync; Deal View; coaching metrics; 2-seat minimum |
All plans carry a 90-day guarantee. Both Team and Business require a minimum of two seats.
What does the free Fathom plan include?
Fathom markets its free plan as offering unlimited recordings and transcriptions, along with AI summaries, clips, playlists, and search. In practice, the more advanced AI features — extra summary templates, AI action items, and the conversational meeting assistant — sit on the paid Premium tier. Fathom's pricing page does not publish a specific numeric cap on the free plan, so treat "unlimited" as the recording volume rather than full feature access.
How CraftNote compares to Fathom on price
| Tier | Fathom | CraftNote |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Unlimited recordings (advanced AI is paid) | 5 AI notes + 5 hours recording/month |
| Individual paid (monthly) | $20/user (Premium) | $9.99 |
| Individual paid (annual, per mo) | $16/user (Premium) | $8.33 |
| Team (annual, per user) | $15 (Team, 2-seat min) | $12, no seat minimum |
On the individual paid plan, CraftNote Pro is half the price of Fathom Premium monthly ($9.99 vs $20) and $8.33 vs $16 annually. For teams, CraftNote is cheaper per user ($12 vs $15 annual) with no two-seat minimum. Fathom's free plan is more generous on raw recording volume, so if unlimited free recording is your priority, Fathom leads there; if you want the lowest paid price and bot-free capture, CraftNote wins.
CraftNote also records bot-free on Mac and in Chromium browsers, works offline, and transcribes in 80+ languages. See CraftNote pricing or the AI meeting assistant comparison.
Common Questions
How much does Fathom cost per month?
Fathom Premium is $20 per user per month ($16 billed annually). Team is $19/user monthly ($15 annual) and Business is $34/user monthly ($25 annual), both with a two-seat minimum. There is also a free plan.
Is Fathom really free?
Fathom has a free plan that advertises unlimited recordings and transcriptions with AI summaries. The more advanced AI features, like extra summary templates and AI action items, are on the paid Premium plan.
Why is Fathom's Team plan cheaper than Premium?
Fathom's Team plan is $15/user (annual) versus Premium at $16/user, but Team requires a minimum of two seats. So a solo user pays Premium; a team of two or more can use the cheaper per-seat Team plan.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Fathom?
CraftNote is cheaper on the individual paid plan at $9.99/month versus Fathom Premium's $20, and its team plan is $12/user annually with no seat minimum.
Pricing changes over time — the Fathom figures here are from Fathom's official pricing page as of July 2026. Check the vendor's site for the latest before you buy.
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