Fathom vs Notta (2026)
A head-to-head on price, free access, and staying power. Both live and price-verified as of Jul 21, 2026.
The verdict, first
What each one is
Fathom
What sets it apart unusually generous free plan with unlimited recordings and summaries
Fathom records and summarizes meetings and lets you query a call through a chat interface it calls Ask Fathom. Its distinguishing move is a genuinely generous free plan with unlimited recording, transcription, and summaries, where most rivals cap the free tier. It suits individuals and small teams that want solid notes without paying, with paid tiers adding team collaboration and coaching.
Sources Fathom pricing
Notta
What sets it apart transcription across dozens of languages with bilingual and real-time translation add-ons
Notta focuses on transcription across a wide set of languages, with speaker labels, AI summaries, and bilingual or real-time translation offered as paid add-ons. It works on mobile as well as desktop and keeps a searchable recording library. It fits multilingual teams and interviewers who need transcripts and translation more than sales intelligence.
Sources Notta pricing · Notta pricing breakdown (Sonix)
Side by side
| Metric | Fathom | Notta |
|---|---|---|
| From $/mo | $20 | $13.99 |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2020 | 2020 |
| Best for | solo & SMB | solo & SMB |
| Status | Live | Live |
ALL FIGURES = LOWEST PAID MONTHLY PLAN · STATUS & PRICE VERIFIED JUL 21, 2026
Where they differ
Price
Notta is the cheaper entry at $13.99/mo, versus $20/mo for Fathom. Both prices are the lowest paid monthly plan, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Free access
Both Fathom and Notta offer a permanent free tier - you can trial either at no cost. A permanent free tier lowers the risk of committing before you have validated the fit.
Track record
Fathom has been operating since 2020; Notta since 2020. For a tool you build a business process on, a longer survival record matters.
Questions of record
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