Granola vs Fathom
An independent, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right tool. Pricing, features, strengths, and trade-offs.
Free / Business $14/mo / Enterprise $35/mo
Founded 2023
London, UK
$192M total
Free / Premium $20/mo / Team $19/mo / Business $34/mo
$21.8M
User ratings
Not yet rated on G2
5/5
on G2 (6645 reviews)
98% satisfaction
Source: G2.com. Ratings may change over time.
At a glance
| Granola | Fathom | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / Business $14/mo / Enterprise $35/mo | Free / Premium $20/mo / Team $19/mo / Business $34/mo |
| Type | AI Notetaker | AI Notetaker |
| G2 Rating | — | 5/5 (6645 reviews) |
| Team Size | ~116 | ~185 |
| Founded | 2023 | — |
| Headquarters | London, UK | — |
| Funding | $192M total | $21.8M |
| Key Investors | Index Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, NFDG | — |
Platform coverage
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Feature comparison
| Feature | Granola | Fathom |
|---|---|---|
| AI-enhanced manual notes | — | |
| No bot required | — | |
| Native Mac & Windows apps | — | |
| Works on any meeting platform | — | |
| Custom note templates | — | |
| Unlimited free recording | — | |
| Native Zoom integration (no bot) | — | |
| AI highlights and summaries | — | |
| One-click CRM sync | — | |
| Call clip sharing | — |
What makes each tool different
Granola
Granola takes a unique approach: you take rough notes during the meeting, and AI enhances them with context from what was said. This keeps you in control of your notes while AI fills in gaps. It runs locally with no bot needed.
Fathom
Fathom made waves by offering unlimited free recording and transcription for individuals. It uses a non-bot approach on Zoom (native integration), so no awkward bot joins. The highlight-and-clip workflow is fast and intuitive.
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
- You stay in control of note structure
- No bot, no recording anxiety
- Polished, fast native desktop apps
Weaknesses
- No web or Android app (macOS, Windows, and iOS only)
- Requires you to take some notes manually
- Lighter team and admin controls than the incumbents
Strengths
- Truly free for individuals with no minute caps
- No bot joining the meeting on Zoom
- Fast, clean UI with great clip workflow
Weaknesses
- Teams features require paid plan
- Fewer integrations than Fireflies or Otter
- Google Meet and Teams support added later
Try both and decide
The best way to choose is to test each tool with your own workflow. Most offer free tiers or trials.