Fathom vs Fireflies.ai
Compared across 4 shared tasks, including conversation intelligence for small teams.
Short verdict
In the 4 TaskRanking use cases where both appear, Fathom ranks higher in 4 and Fireflies.ai in 0. Average rank across these: Fathom 1.5, Fireflies.ai 4.2 (1 = best).
Computed from our published rubric rankings, not paid placement.
Prices from vendor pages; Unverified and Contact sales are shown as-is.
Side by side
| Attribute | Fathom | Fireflies.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Team $15/user/mo annual ($19 monthly) pricing source · checked 2026-10-14 | $10/seat/mo annual ($18 monthly) pricing source · checked 2026-10-14 |
| Free tier | yes | yes |
| Pricing model | Free tier | Free tier |
| What it is | AI meeting notetaker | Meeting notes and transcription |
| Use cases ranked in | 5 | 6 |
| Shared use cases won | 4 of 4 | 0 of 4 |
| Where it ranks (rank of 5) |
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Head to head on shared use cases
| Shared use case | Fathom | Fireflies.ai | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conversation intelligence for small teams | #1 | #3 | Fathom |
| AI meeting notes for financial advisors | #1 | #5 | Fathom |
| Take meeting notes automatically | #2 | #4 | Fathom |
| Coach sales reps with call recordings | #2 | #5 | Fathom |
Best for
Best for: Fathom
- Conversation intelligence for small teams (#1 vs #3)
- AI meeting notes for financial advisors (#1 vs #5)
- Take meeting notes automatically (#2 vs #4)
- Coach sales reps with call recordings (#2 vs #5)
Best for: Fireflies.ai
- AI interview notes for recruiters (#4; the other isn’t ranked here)
- Record in-person meetings (#5; the other isn’t ranked here)
FAQ
Is Fathom or Fireflies.ai better?
Across the 4 TaskRanking use cases where both are ranked, Fathom places higher in 4 and the other in 0. Best pick depends on the task; see the shared use cases table.
Is Fathom or Fireflies.ai cheaper?
Fathom: paid from Team $15/user/mo annual ($19 monthly) (free tier: yes; checked 2026-10-14). Fireflies.ai: paid from $10/seat/mo annual ($18 monthly) (free tier: yes; checked 2026-10-14). Prices come from each vendor's own pricing page.
Do Fathom and Fireflies.ai have free plans?
Fathom: yes. Fireflies.ai: yes. As listed on vendor pricing pages, last checked 2026-10-14.
Which tasks do both Fathom and Fireflies.ai cover?
Both are ranked for: Conversation intelligence for small teams; AI meeting notes for financial advisors; Take meeting notes automatically; Coach sales reps with call recordings.