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Fathom vs Otter

Plans, free tiers and API access for Fathom and Otter, from each vendor's own pages. Last checked Oct 4, 2026.

FathomMeetingsOtterMeetings

The short answer

Pricing and features

FathomOtter
Starting price
$16/mo
$16.99/mo
Paid plans
  • Team$15/mo
  • Premium$16/mo
  • Pro$16.99/mo
  • Business$30/mo
Free plan
Free planIndividual Free plan is free forever with unlimited recordings and instant AI summaries
Free planBasic plan is free with 300 monthly transcription minutes and three lifetime audio or video imports.
API access
API availablePublic API and MCP integrations listed on the official integrations page
API availableOtter publishes an MCP server for meeting workflows on paid plans per the pricing page.
Best for
Individual contributors and revenue teams who want automatic meeting notes without manual recap work.
Professionals and teams who need live meeting capture, searchable notes, and CRM-connected follow-ups.
Watch out for
Team plans start at two seats with per-user monthly fees; advanced CRM sync and coaching scorecards require Business tier or higher.
Basic caps monthly transcription at 300 minutes; Pro raises in-app recording minutes to 1,200 and allows ten monthly file imports.
Category
Meetings
Meetings
Last checked
Oct 4, 2026
Oct 4, 2026

How to choose

Fathom and Otter both produce meeting notes and both have free plans, but their limits are described differently. Fathom's individual Free plan is free forever with unlimited recordings and instant AI summaries. Its Premium plan is $16 per user monthly, and Team is $15 per user billed annually with a two-user minimum. Otter's free Basic plan is capped at 300 transcription minutes monthly and three lifetime imports. Otter Pro is $16.99 per user and Business is $30. Fathom lists a public API and MCP integrations, and Otter lists an MCP server on paid plans. Fathom's advanced CRM sync and coaching scorecards need Business tier or higher.

Reviewed Oct 5, 2026. Prices and plans can change, so confirm on the vendor's site.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, Fathom or Otter?

Fathom has the lower starting price ($16/mo versus $16.99/mo). Compare plans before choosing, since limits differ.

Is Fathom free?

Free plan. Individual Free plan is free forever with unlimited recordings and instant AI summaries

Is Otter free?

Free plan. Basic plan is free with 300 monthly transcription minutes and three lifetime audio or video imports.

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