Granola vs Fathom
An independent, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right tool. Pricing, features, strengths, and trade-offs.
Free / Pro $18/mo / Business $25/mo
Free (unlimited) / Team $32/mo / Enterprise custom
$29M total
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 / Pro $18/mo / Business $25/mo | Free (unlimited) / Team $32/mo / Enterprise custom |
| Type | AI Notetaker | AI Notetaker |
| G2 Rating | — | 5/5 (6645 reviews) |
| Team Size | — | 11-50 |
| Funding | — | $29M total |
Feature comparison
| Feature | Granola | Fathom |
|---|---|---|
| AI-enhanced manual notes | — | |
| No bot required | — | |
| Native Mac app | — | |
| 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 on Mac 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
- Beautiful Mac-native experience
Weaknesses
- Mac only (no Windows or web)
- Requires you to take some notes manually
- Newer product with limited integrations
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.