Comparison
Fathom and Granola are both in Conversation Intelligence. I copied the category, the job, the pricing note and the verdict from each listing. This page does not pick one.
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Fathom and Granola are both Conversation Intelligence tools. Fathom lists this pricing note: Free plan; paid from $15/user/mo billed annually. Granola lists this pricing note: Free plan; paid from $14/user/mo. Fathom: The free notetaker I'd hand any individual or small team first. Granola: For founders and execs in back-to-back calls who don't want a bot in the meeting. The full catalog verdicts are below. This comparison does not pick one.
| Field | Fathom | Granola |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Conversation Intelligence | Conversation Intelligence |
| What it does | AI notetaker that records, transcribes and summarizes video meetings, with action items and CRM sync. | AI notepad that captures meeting audio on your device without a bot and turns your notes into summaries. |
| Pricing | Free plan; paid from $15/user/mo billed annually | Free plan; paid from $14/user/mo |
| Best for | The free notetaker I'd hand any individual or small team first. | For founders and execs in back-to-back calls who don't want a bot in the meeting. |
Best for is the opening line of that tool's verdict. The full verdict is below. Pricing is the catalog note, not a quote I calculated.
AI notetaker that records, transcribes and summarizes video meetings, with action items and CRM sync.
The free notetaker I'd hand any individual or small team first. It fits as long as you don't need meeting notes written back to CRM fields, because their pricing page lists CRM field sync on the Business plan. If you upgrade for it, map the fields before the first call so notes land on the deal record.
AI notepad that captures meeting audio on your device without a bot and turns your notes into summaries.
For founders and execs in back-to-back calls who don't want a bot in the meeting. It captures audio from your device, so it fits when you want notes for yourself more than a shared recording for the team. Still tell people you're taking notes, even without a bot in the call.