Fireflies vs Fathom (2026): free plans, team pricing and SSO
Fathom has the more generous free plan for one person. For a team, Fireflies Pro is $5 per seat per month cheaper than Fathom Team on annual billing, and Fathom's team plans have a 2-user minimum.
Prices and limits come from the vendor pages linked on this page, checked Oct 21, 2026. We have not tested these tools hands-on; “Unknown” means we couldn't verify it. Vendors change pricing often, so confirm before you buy.
Quick answer
- Just you, free: Fathom Free lists unlimited recordings and transcription with instant AI summaries. Fireflies Free gives 3 transcriptions by default (unlimited with Auto-join), but AI summaries use 20 one-time credits.
- A team, paid: Fireflies Pro is $10 vs Fathom Team $15 per seat (annual). 10 people: $100 vs $150/mo. Try Fireflies →
- Webex, uploads or no bot: Fireflies lists Webex, file uploads and a bot-free Chrome extension; Fathom records live Zoom, Meet and Teams calls only.
- SSO: Fireflies Enterprise $39/seat (annual); Fathom Enterprise is talk-to-sales.
Cost by team size
| Team size | Fireflies Pro, annual | Fathom Team, annual | Fireflies Pro, monthly | Fathom Team, monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $10 | $30 Team, billed for 2 | $18 | $38 Team, billed for 2 |
| 3 people | $30 | $45 Team | $54 | $57 Team |
| 5 people | $50 | $75 Team | $90 | $95 Team |
| 10 people | $100 | $150 Team | $180 | $190 Team |
| 25 people | $250 | $375 Team | $450 | $475 Team |
Side by side
| Fireflies.ai | Fathom | |
|---|---|---|
| Team plans (per seat / mo, annual / monthly) | Pro $10 / $18 · Business $19 / $29 · Enterprise $39 (annual only) | Team $15 / $19 · Business $25 / $34 (both 2-user minimum) · Enterprise: talk to sales |
| Individual paid plan | Pro (same price) | Premium $16 / $20 |
| Free plan | 3 transcriptions by default, unlimited with Auto-join; 20 one-time AI credits; 400 min storage | Unlimited recordings + transcription, instant AI summaries (listed for individuals) |
| AI action items | Use AI credits on Free; paid plans: credit amounts Unknown | On Premium and team plans, not Free |
| SSO / SCIM | Enterprise, $39/seat annual | Enterprise, talk to sales |
| Platforms | Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Webex and more; Chrome extension without a bot | Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams; Mac & Windows only; you must be on the call |
| Uploaded recordings | Yes (MP3/MP4/WAV/M4A) | No, live meetings only |
| CRM | App & CRM integrations on paid tiers | CRM field sync on Business |
| Source | source · Free | source · Fathom FAQ |
| Try Fireflies → | Fathom pricing → |
Pick Fireflies if…
- You're buying for a team and want the lowest paid seat ($10 annual).
- You need to transcribe uploaded recordings, Webex calls, or want a published Enterprise price for SSO.
Pick Fathom if…
- You're an individual who wants unlimited free recording with AI summaries.
- You only meet on Zoom, Meet or Teams from a Mac or Windows computer.
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FAQ
Is Fathom or Fireflies cheaper for a team?
Fireflies. On annual billing Fireflies Pro is $10 per seat per month and Fathom Team is $15 (2-user minimum). For 10 people that's $100 vs $150 per month; on monthly billing $180 vs $190.
Is Fathom really free?
Fathom's pricing page lists a free plan with unlimited recordings and transcriptions and instant AI call summaries. AI-generated action items are listed on Premium and the team plans.
Does Fathom work with Microsoft Teams?
Yes. Fathom supports Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams; Teams is recorded by the Fathom Notetaker joining the call. Fathom needs you to be on the call and records from Mac or Windows.
Can Fathom transcribe uploaded recordings?
No. Fathom's FAQ says it only records and transcribes live Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams meetings. Fireflies accepts MP3, MP4, WAV and M4A uploads.
Which has SSO, Fireflies or Fathom?
Both on Enterprise only. Fireflies Enterprise is $39 per seat per month billed annually; Fathom Enterprise pricing is through sales.