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Echo and Fathom, compared.

Fathom is an AI notetaker that records Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams calls through a bot, with bot-free capture on Mac in beta.1, 2, 3 Facts as each company states them, checked on .

EchoFathom
PriceEchoFree; Plus $19 a month per person; Pro $49 a month per personEcho pricingFathomFree; Premium $20/month ($16 billed annually); Team $19, Business $34 per user/month ($15, $25 billed annually), 2-user minimum3
PlatformsEchomacOS (Apple silicon), Windows, iPhone and Android appsSupported platformsFathommacOS, Windows, iPhone, Chrome extension, web app; no Android app4, 5, 6
CaptureEchoNo bot; desktop captures computer audio and microphoneHow Echo recordsFathomBot joins Zoom, Meet and Teams; bot-free capture on Mac, in beta2, 7, 3
Live helpEchoPrepared questions graded during the call, a checklist and approved answers, when enabled per Meeting TypeHelp during a callFathomLive summary and private notes in the Mac beta; talk-time alerts in the previous experience8, 9
After the meetingEchoNotes, commitments, follow-up drafts; PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint on requestWork after a meetingFathomSummaries; action items, follow-up emails from Premium; CRM field sync on Business3, 10
AI apps and MCPEchoRead-only MCP server for AI apps, after you approveAI app accessFathomHosted MCP server and public API on all plans11, 3, 12
LanguagesEcho60 languages on live calls, follows mid-call switches; notes in 11Supported languagesFathom38 languages listed in its language guide; Mac beta supports 20, with availability varying by account13, 8
Security and trainingEchoOn SOC 2 Type II audited platforms; no training on your contentData handling and securityFathomSOC 2 Type II; may train in-house AI on de-identified data, with opt-out14, 15

Choose Fathom if

  • You want CRM fields updated after each call.3, 16
  • You want an API and webhooks on all plans.12
  • You need HIPAA, with a BAA in the terms of service.17, 18

Choose Echo if

  • You want an Android app as well as an iPhone app.
  • You want Echo to make a proposal or deck from your calls.
  • You want 60 languages on live calls, following mid-call switches.

Sources, checked

  1. Fathom on the App Store
  2. Fathom help: Quick Start Guide
  3. Fathom pricing
  4. Fathom help: What devices is Fathom compatible with?
  5. Fathom help: Using the Fathom iOS app
  6. Fathom on the Chrome Web Store
  7. Fathom help: Can I record calls without asking for permission?
  8. Fathom help: How to upgrade to Fathom 3.0+
  9. Fathom help: Setting up real-time coaching
  10. Fathom help: Free vs. Premium for individuals
  11. Fathom developer docs: MCP setup
  12. Fathom developer docs: FAQ
  13. Fathom help: What languages does Fathom support?
  14. Fathom help: Is Fathom secure?
  15. Fathom privacy policy, updated 16 Aug 2026
  16. Fathom help: Salesforce integration
  17. Fathom terms of service, updated 4 Mar 2026
  18. Fathom help: Is Fathom HIPAA-compliant?
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