AI notetaker that records, transcribes, summarizes and searches meetings across Zoom, Meet and Teams.
Fathom vs Notta
Features, pricing, strengths and trade-offs — and which one fits your situation.
The verdict
Summary
Fathom is best for individuals and sales teams who want unlimited free meeting recording with quick summaries, while Notta is best for multilingual transcription with translation across meetings, recordings and uploads. Only Notta offers in-person / mobile recording and transcribe uploaded files. Both Fathom and Notta offer a free plan, so you can try each before paying.
Which should you choose?
Choose Fathom if…
- You need individuals and sales teams who want unlimited free meeting recording with quick summaries
- You're one of: sales reps, customer success teams, freelancers and consultants
- Free plan includes unlimited recordings and transcripts
Choose Notta if…
- You need multilingual transcription with translation across meetings, recordings and uploads
- In-person / mobile recording matters to you
- Transcribe uploaded files matters to you
- You're one of: multilingual teams, researchers and students, journalists
At a glance
| Fathom | Notta | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Individuals and sales teams who want unlimited free meeting recording with quick summaries | Multilingual transcription with translation across meetings, recordings and uploads |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | From $16/mo | From $8.17/mo |
| Learning curve | Low | Low |
| Platforms | Web, macOS, Windows, Chrome extension | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Ideal for | Sales reps, Customer success teams, Freelancers and consultants, Budget-conscious individuals | Multilingual teams, Researchers and students, Journalists, Small businesses |
Feature comparison
| Fathom | Notta | |
|---|---|---|
| Records without a bot joining | Beta, Mac only | Yes |
| Meeting platforms | Zoom, Meet, Teams, Slack Huddles | Zoom, Meet, Teams, Webex |
| Transcription languages | 38 languages | 58 languages |
| CRM sync | Yes | Business plan and up |
| Ask AI across meetings | Limited | Yes |
| Speaker identification | Yes | Yes |
| In-person / mobile recording | No | Yes |
| Transcribe uploaded files | No | Yes |
| Translation | Limited | Paid plans only |
IncludedLimited / higher plansNot available— Not confirmed
Security & enterprise
| Fathom | Notta | |
|---|---|---|
| Business / enterprise plan | Yes | Yes |
| SSO (SAML / OIDC) | Team plans | Enterprise plan |
| SCIM user provisioning | Team plans | — |
| SOC 2 | Type II | Type II |
| ISO 27001 | — | Yes |
| HIPAA (BAA available) | Yes | — |
| GDPR DPA | Yes | Yes |
| Data residency options | — | — |
| No training on your data | — | — |
| Audit logs | — | Enterprise plan |
| Admin controls | Yes | Enterprise plan |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
From each vendor's security documentation. "—" = not confirmed. What to ask vendors · Compare all tools
What each tool does
Fathom
Fathom is an AI notetaker that records Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams calls, then produces transcripts, summaries and action items shortly after the meeting ends. It offers a choice of a bot that joins the call or a bot-free desktop capture mode (beta, Mac). Paid tiers add team workspaces, coaching metrics and CRM field syncing.
Key features- Unlimited recordings and transcripts, including on the free plan
- AI summaries with 15+ meeting templates and action items
- Ask Fathom chat within a call, plus account-wide search (beta)
- Automatic HubSpot and Salesforce record updates on team plans
- Clips, highlights and playlists for sharing moments
- AI-drafted follow-up emails
Notta
Notta is an AI transcription and meeting assistant that records Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and Webex calls, transcribes in 58 languages and produces summaries and action items. It also transcribes uploaded files and in-person recordings via mobile apps, and offers transcript translation and bilingual transcription.
Key features- Meeting bot plus bot-free desktop recording
- Transcription in 58 languages with bilingual mode (add-on)
- Transcript translation on paid plans
- Notta Brain for Q&A across all recordings
- Generates documents, slides and mind maps from transcripts
- Mobile apps and Notta Memo hardware recorder
Pricing
Fathom
Free plan (unlimited recordings); Premium $16/mo annual ($20 monthly); Team $15/user/mo annual
Notta
Free plan (120 min/mo); Pro $8.17/mo annual ($13.99 monthly)
Prices last checked September 2026. Plans change often — confirm on each vendor's site.
Pros and cons
Fathom
Strengths- Free plan includes unlimited recordings and transcripts
- Summaries are delivered within about a minute of the call ending
- Choice between bot-based and bot-free capture
- Native CRM syncing for HubSpot and Salesforce
- Bot-free capture is in beta and Mac-only
- No dedicated mobile app for in-person meetings yet
- Cannot transcribe uploaded audio or video files
- Native summaries limited to seven languages; other languages rely on translation
Not ideal for: Teams that need to transcribe in-person conversations or pre-recorded files should look at a tool with a mobile app and file uploads.
Notta
Strengths- Strong multilingual and translation options
- Handles live meetings, uploads and in-person recordings
- Security certifications including SOC 2, ISO 27001 and HIPAA
- Low-cost entry paid tier
- Free plan caps each recording at 3 minutes
- CRM integrations are limited to Business plans and above
- Bilingual transcription is a paid add-on
- Monthly file upload counts are capped on every plan
Not ideal for: Users who want to test extensively on a free plan will find the 3-minute recording cap too restrictive.
Integrations
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FAQ
What is the main difference between Fathom and Notta?
Fathom is built for individuals and sales teams who want unlimited free meeting recording with quick summaries; Notta is built for multilingual transcription with translation across meetings, recordings and uploads. Key differences: Notta offers in-person / mobile recording and transcribe uploaded files.
Is Fathom or Notta cheaper?
Fathom starts from $16/mo and Notta starts from $8.17/mo (as of September 2026). On entry price, Notta is cheaper — but compare what each plan includes, since limits differ. Always confirm current pricing on each vendor's site.
Do Fathom and Notta have free plans?
Both Fathom and Notta offer a free plan, so you can try each before paying.
Which is easier to use, Fathom or Notta?
Both have a low learning curve.
What are good alternatives to Fathom and Notta?
Other meetings tools worth comparing include Fireflies.ai, Otter.ai and tl;dv.
