Comparison
RecordMeeting vs Fathom
Both record and summarise meetings. The difference is where they run, how they handle Google Meet, and what your call looks like to other participants.
Fathom is a free meeting recorder that joins your call as a notetaker bot and produces AI summaries. RecordMeeting captures the meeting directly from your browser as a Chrome extension and Google Workspace add-on, without sending a bot into the call.
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | RecordMeeting | Fathom |
|---|---|---|
| Records Google Meet | ||
| Records without a bot joining the call Fathom joins as a participant; RecordMeeting records from your browser tab. | ||
| Records Zoom, Teams, Webex | ||
| AI summary and action items | ||
| Free plan with unlimited recordings | Yes | Yes |
| Works without scheduling in advance | Limited | |
| Mobile recording | ||
| Native Google Workspace add-on | ||
| Exports MP4 video file | Limited |
Comparison reflects publicly documented features as of publication. See Fathom for the latest details.
Which one should you pick?
- You want to record meetings on mobile, not just desktop.
- You don't want a notetaker bot in the participant list of customer or interview calls.
- You're a Google Workspace shop and want a native Workspace add-on alongside the Chrome extension.
- You want full MP4 video files, not just transcript and summary.
- You're a sales team already wired into Fathom's CRM integrations and team library workflow.
- You want a free product that emphasises sales-call coaching features out of the box.
Frequently asked questions
Does RecordMeeting also have a free plan?
Why does Fathom show up as a participant in my call but RecordMeeting doesn't?
Can RecordMeeting record on my phone?
Does RecordMeeting integrate with my CRM?
See how RecordMeeting compares to other tools
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Try RecordMeeting in your next meeting
It's free to get started. Install the Chrome extension and record your first call in under a minute.