Fathom vs Granola
Which should you use? A side-by-side look at what each one does, who it suits, what it costs, how hard it is to set up, and where each falls short.
AI tool · Freemium
An AI notetaker for Zoom, Meet and Teams that records, transcribes and summarises calls with a generous free plan.
AI tool · Freemium
A bot-free AI notepad that transcribes meetings from your device audio and enhances your own notes.
The short answer
Choose Fathom if you need…
- Free meeting recording
- Sales call summaries
Choose Granola if you need…
- Meetings without a bot joining
- Augmenting your own notes
Side-by-side
| Fathom | Granola | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Productivity · Meeting notes | Productivity · Meeting notes |
| Price | Freemium | Freemium |
| Platforms | Web, macOS, Windows | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Works with | Zoom, HubSpot, Salesforce, Slack | Slack, Notion, HubSpot |
| Hands-on tested by us | Not yet | Not yet |
| Last checked | 2026-10-29 | 2026-10-29 |
What each one is
Fathom
An AI notetaker for Zoom, Meet and Teams that records, transcribes and summarises calls with a generous free plan. Excellent free tier. Get participant consent before recording.
Granola
A bot-free AI notepad that transcribes meetings from your device audio and enhances your own notes. Discreet and well designed. Without a bot, participants may not realise they are transcribed, so tell them.
Best for
Fathom
- Free meeting recording
- Sales call summaries
Granola
- Meetings without a bot joining
- Augmenting your own notes
Strengths
Fathom
- Recording and transcription
- Summaries and action items
- CRM sync
- Clip sharing
Granola
- Device-audio transcription
- Enhanced notes from your jottings
- Templates
- Chat across meetings
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Fathom and Granola?
Fathom: An AI notetaker for Zoom, Meet and Teams that records, transcribes and summarises calls with a generous free plan. Granola: A bot-free AI notepad that transcribes meetings from your device audio and enhances your own notes. Fathom suits free meeting recording, while Granola suits meetings without a bot joining.
Are Fathom and Granola free?
Fathom: Freemium. Granola: Freemium.
What are other alternatives to Fathom and Granola?
Other options people compare them with include monday.com, Raycast.
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