Why would someone switch away from Fathom?

The most common reasons are: needing Microsoft Teams support (Fathom only covers Zoom and Google Meet as of mid-2026), wanting in-person recording via mobile, needing live captions for accessibility, or requiring deeper CRM integrations that are only on Fathom's paid team plan.

Is there a free Fathom alternative that supports Teams?

Otter.ai and Fireflies.ai both offer free tiers and support Microsoft Teams. Otter's free plan allows 300 minutes of transcription per month. Fireflies' free plan offers 800 minutes of storage.

Which Fathom alternative is best for sales teams?

Fireflies.ai is typically the best fit for sales teams: it integrates with Salesforce, HubSpot, and Pipedrive, allows keyword search across all recorded calls, and includes meeting analytics. tl;dv is a good secondary choice for teams that need to send clients or leadership short video clips from calls.

Fathom Alternatives

Best Alternatives to Fathom: AI Meeting Notetakers Compared (2026)

Fathom is the best free AI notetaker for Zoom and Google Meet — but it does not support Microsoft Teams and lacks in-person recording. The top alternatives are Otter.ai (best for in-person and live captions), Fireflies.ai (best for teams needing cross-meeting search and CRM sync), and tl;dv (best for sharing call highlights with clients).

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Side-by-Side Comparison

All three alternatives offer a free tier and join video calls automatically. Key differences: platform support (Teams), in-person recording, clip sharing, and CRM integrations.

Criteria	Otter.ai	Fireflies.ai	tl;dv
Free plan	300 min transcription/month	800 min storage, limited AI summaries	Unlimited recordings on free plan
Paid plan starting price	Pro $17/month	Pro $18/seat/month	Pro $18/seat/month
Microsoft Teams support	Yes	Yes	Yes
In-person recording	Yes — mobile app	No	No
Live captions	Yes	No	No
Video clip sharing	Basic	Basic	Yes — core feature
CRM integrations	Limited	Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive, Zapier	Salesforce, HubSpot on paid

Otter.ai

Best for in-person + live captions

Professionals who need live transcription, in-person meeting recording, or mobile voice notes

Free plan (300 min/month). Pro is $17/month.

Try Otter.ai Free

Fireflies.ai

Best for team-wide meeting search

Sales teams and orgs that need cross-meeting search, CRM sync, and team libraries

Free plan (800 min storage). Pro is $18/seat/month. Business $29/seat/month.

Try Fireflies Free

tl;dv

Best for sharing call highlights

Consultants and sales reps who clip and share video highlights with clients or leadership

Free plan (unlimited recordings). Pro is $18/seat/month.

Try tl;dv Free

Buyer Checklist Before You Commit

Do you need Microsoft Teams support? (Fathom does not support Teams)

Do you record in-person client meetings or dictate voice notes on the go?

Do you need live captions during meetings for accessibility or real-time note-taking?

Does your team need to search across all past meetings by keyword?

Do you regularly clip and share specific call moments with clients or management?

Do you need automatic sync to Salesforce, HubSpot, or Pipedrive?

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Pick the right tool for your team

Most of these tools offer a free trial or free plan — start with the one that best matches your use case above.