Fathom vs Fireflies

Fathom and Fireflies are both considered for AI note-taking, but they solve different buying problems. Fathom is best read as meeting recorder and summarizer, while Fireflies is best read as meeting recording and conversation intelligence platform. This comparison uses current vendor pricing and product positioning as of June 2026, with the main decision tied to workflow, limits, and ownership.

Quick Verdict

Choose Fathom when recording is the daily requirement. Choose Fireflies when meeting bot matters more.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Features and Workflow

Fathom starts from meeting recorder and summarizer and should be judged by how quickly it gets a real user from input to reviewed output. Fireflies deserves the same practical test, but the likely friction points are different: meeting bot, transcripts, storage, integrations, AI credits, CRM sync, and analytics.

Pricing Comparison

As of June 2026, compare public plan names, credits, usage caps, and seat rules before choosing.

• Fathom: Fathom Free, Premium $20 monthly or $16 annually, Team $19 monthly or $15 annually, and Business $34 monthly or $25 annually.
• Fireflies: Fireflies Free, Pro $18 monthly or $10 annually, and Business $29 monthly or $19 annually are published plans.

Pick Fathom If

• Your main workflow is recording.
• You prefer Fathom's setup over a broader category checklist.
• The pricing note fits the budget: Free.

Pick Fireflies If

• Your main workflow is meeting bot.
• You prefer Fireflies's ecosystem, integrations, or governance model.
• The pricing note fits the budget: Free.

Honest Verdict

Fathom is the better shortlist pick when its specific workflow matches the work your team repeats every week. Fireflies is the better pick when its product model, pricing, or ecosystem removes more review and setup time.