Last updated May 2026
Fathom vs Tactiq
A side-by-side comparison of Fathom and Tactiq — pricing, features, integrations, and where each one wins.
Fathom
ai notetaker
Free AI meeting recorder and notes app for Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams with summaries pushed to your CRM.
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live transcription
Live meeting transcription Chrome extension for Google Meet, Zoom, and Teams with AI-generated meeting kits.
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Fathom
| Tier | Monthly | Per seat | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | — | Unlimited recordings · Personal use · AI summaries |
| Pro | — | $15 | Custom AI templates · Salesforce / HubSpot sync · Team workspaces |
| Premium | — | $25 | AI sales coaching · Pipeline insights · Advanced CRM mapping |
Tactiq
| Tier | Monthly | Per seat | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | — | For 1 user · 5 AI credits / mo · Free forever, no credit card |
| Pro | — | $8 | For 1 pro · $8 USD per user / month · Annual billing |
| Team | — | $16.67 | For 1 to 20 users · $16.67 USD per user / month · Annual billing |
| Business | — | $29.16 | For 20 to 200 users · $29.16 USD per user / month · Annual billing |
| Enterprise | — | — | For 200+ users · Custom pricing · Unlimited AI credits |
Key features
Fathom
- Free unlimited recordings for individual use
- Native joins on Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams
- AI-generated summaries with action items
- CRM sync for sales teams on paid tiers
- Slack and follow-up email automation
Tactiq
- Live meeting transcription via Chrome extension
- Works with Google Meet, Zoom, and Teams
- Custom AI prompts for tailored summaries
- Export transcripts to Notion, Docs, Slack
- No bot joins the call — runs in-browser
Where each one wins
Fathom
Strengths
- Free tier is genuinely usable rather than crippled
- Cleaner UI than Fireflies and Otter
- Strong defaults for sales workflows
Tradeoffs
- CRM sync requires Team Pro or higher
- Less transcription customization than Otter
- No deep conversation intelligence like Gong
Tactiq
Strengths
- No meeting bot — less intrusive than competitors
- Cheapest paid tier among AI notetakers
- Highly customizable AI prompts for output formats
Tradeoffs
- Chrome-only — no native desktop or mobile app
- Lacks conversation intelligence and coaching features
- Free tier capped at 10 transcripts per month