2026-08-28Initial registration + first-hand verification (including source URL) (Editor-in-chief of real-check total supplement batch 2): First-hand direct reading of fathom.ai/pricing (fathom.video has been redirected with 301) + help.fathom.video language list; the free tier's 5-scene advanced summary limit is cross-verified with secondary sources (get-alfred.ai, usecarly.com), not explicitly stated on the official pricing page
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Has a free plan
What Is This
AI meeting note tool: automatically records, transcribes, and generates AI summaries and to-do lists, supports Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and the free tier offers unlimited recording and transcription.
Free Version Limitations
The free tier offers unlimited recording, unlimited transcription, and unlimited storage with no expiration date. Advanced AI summary is available for the first 5 meetings per month, and then downgraded to a basic summary template afterwards (as of 2026-08-28, according to the official pricing page, the 5-meeting limit for summary is from a secondary cross-source).
The official claims it is free forever. The advanced AI summary is limited to the first 5 sessions per month, and then it downgrades to a basic summary template.
Free Usage Limit
Features
Free quota
Description
Meeting recording and transcription
Infinite
Supports Zoom / Google Meet / Microsoft Teams
Cloud storage
Unlimited, no expiration
Free tier video recording is permanently saved
Advanced AI summary
First 5 sessions per month
Exceeding the limit only provides basic summary templates, paid Premium unlocks unlimited use
Transcription
38 languages
Includes English, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Spanish, etc., but does not include Chinese (neither Mandarin nor Cantonese)
Clips / Playlist / Search & research
Includes
The official pricing page is listed on the free tier
AI tasks, conversational AI assistants, custom chatbots
Not included
Available for Premium and above plans
Quota Resets At
Advanced summary quota resets monthly
Terms Of Use
Registration requires a Google or Microsoft account and calendar linking, and meetings must be conducted via Zoom, Google Meet, or Microsoft Teams.
Free Version For Commercial Use
Yes
Common Pitfalls
The biggest trap is that it does not support Chinese transcription (no Chinese in the list of 38 languages), which means it is essentially unusable for Chinese conference users. Additionally, the "infinite summary" is only a basic template, and advanced summaries are limited to 5 per month.
Best for: Heavy meeting users: Freelancers, salespeople, and consultants who need unlimited advanced summaries and AI-powered to-do lists.
US$16 / Year（Annual subscription）
Personal plan is US$16/user/month (billed annually) or US$20/user/month (billed monthly), unlocking unlimited advanced summaries, AI to-do lists, conversational AI assistants, and custom chatbots.
Which Model
Fathom AI Notetaker full version
Usage Quota
Unlimited recording, transcription, and advanced AI summary (no limit on sessions)
This Plan Includes
All features are available in the free tier
Unlimited advanced AI summary (multiple templates)
AI-powered task automation
Conversational AI assistant (Q&A session content)
Customize Chatbot name and appearance
Not Included
Team-wide search and collaboration features (Team and above)
CRM field sync, Deal View, AI scorecard (available for Business and above)
SSO/SCIM and Custom Data Retention (Enterprise)
What Sets Us Apart
Annual payment of US$16/month vs monthly payment of US$20/month, saving 25%+ with annual payment. Compared to the free tier, the main difference is the removal of the 5-session limit on advanced summaries per month.
Best for: 2 or more people in a small team: businesses or customer service teams that need to share meeting libraries and collaborate
US$15 / Year（Annual subscription）
Team plan (starting from 2 people) is US$15/person/month (billed annually) or US$19/person/month (billed monthly), and includes global search, team playlists, comment collaboration, and keyword alerts.
Which Model
Fathom AI Notetaker full version + team collaboration layer
Usage Quota
Unlimited recording, transcription, and advanced summarization (per person)
This Plan Includes
Premium all features
Team-wide search & research
Team playlist
Comments, folders, keyword alerts, and other collaboration features
Not Included
CRM field sync and Deal View (Business and above)
Coach indicators and AI scorecards (Business and above)
SSO/SCIM（Enterprise）
What Sets Us Apart
Annual subscription US$15/person/month vs monthly subscription US$19/person/month, US$1 cheaper than Premium but with a minimum subscription of 2 people, focusing on collaboration rather than individual use
Best for: Business-oriented teams: Companies that require deep CRM integration and sales coaching analysis
US$25 / Year（Annual subscription）
Annual subscription US$25/user/month (monthly subscription US$34); includes CRM field sync, Deal View, coaching insights, AI scorecard, and custom summary
Which Model
Fathom AI Notetaker full version + sales intelligence layer
Usage Quota
Unlimited recording, transcription, and advanced summarization (per person)
This Plan Includes
Team has all features
CRM field auto-sync
Deal View Transaction Overview
Coach metrics and call analysis
AI Scorecard
Custom summary template
Not Included
SSO/SCIM, Custom data retention, Dedicated success manager (Enterprise)
What Sets Us Apart
Annual subscription is US$25/person/month vs monthly subscription is US$34/person/month, about US$10/person/month more expensive than Team, the difference lies in CRM sync and sales analysis suite
Fathom AI Notetaker full version + enterprise governance layer
Usage Quota
Unlimited (customized by contract)
This Plan Includes
Business all features
SSO/SCIM account integration
Custom data retention policy
Dedicated Success Manager
Onboarding program
What Sets Us Apart
Custom quotes are available upon request to sales; it differs from Business in governance and compliance features, with no functional difference in quota.
A godsend for students and researchers to feed data and generate summaries/podcasts
FreeThe free version is sufficient and permanently free, with limits on the number of sources or notebooks, and does not require subscription or credit card.
Available for direct registration in Taiwan, with no regional restrictions. ⚠️ The official list of supported transcription languages includes 38 languages, excluding Chinese (no Mandarin, Cantonese, Traditional or Simplified Chinese) — not applicable for those who need Chinese meeting transcription, and the interface is in English. Note that this should not be confused with usefathom.com (website analytics service). All plans come with a 90-day money-back guarantee.
