Compare · Prices checked October 21, 2026
Fathom vs Granola (2026)
Published starting prices: Fathom, Free; Premium $20/mo. Granola, Free; Business $14/user/mo. Side-by-side public pricing, what each does, real use cases and who each suits, all from our listings with sources. We haven't tested either hands-on.
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MeetingsFree tier
Fathom
A free AI notetaker for Zoom, Meet and Teams that records, transcribes and summarises, with paid team plans.
SubscriptionFree; Premium $20/mo
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MeetingsFree tier
Granola
An AI notepad for meetings: it transcribes from your computer's audio without a bot and improves the notes you type.
Per seatFree; Business $14/user/mo
Quick answer
- Cheaper: Comparing the lowest listed monthly plans: Fathom Team: $19/user/mo ($15 yearly; 2-user minimum), and Granola Business: $14/user/mo. Granola lists the lower one. Fathom and Granola also have a free plan. Plans differ in what they include, and some are per seat or billed yearly, so compare the plan details. Checked October 21, 2026.
- Free plans: Fathom: yes. Its Free plan is $0, checked October 21, 2026. Granola: yes. Its Basic plan is $0/user/mo, checked October 21, 2026.
Pricing side by side
| Item |  Fathom |  Granola |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free; Premium $20/mo | Free; Business $14/user/mo |
| Pricing model | Subscription | Per seat |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
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| Pricing note | not published | not published |
| Checked | October 21, 2026 | October 21, 2026 |
| Source | Vendor pricing page | Vendor pricing page |
Copied from each vendor's public pricing page on the date shown. "not published" means the vendor doesn't publish it; we don't guess. Prices change; confirm with the vendor.
Features and details from our listings
| Item | Fathom | Granola |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A free AI notetaker for Zoom, Meet and Teams that records, transcribes and summarises, with paid team plans. | An AI notepad for meetings: it transcribes from your computer's audio without a bot and improves the notes you type. |
| Made by | Fathom | Granola |
| Listed under | Meeting notes agents | Meeting notes agents |
| Jobs it fits |
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| Verified public use cases | 0 | 0 |
Use cases
Fathom
We haven't found a verified public use case for Fathom yet.
Granola
We haven't found a verified public use case for Granola yet.
Use cases are summarised in our own words from the linked public post; vendor case studies are labelled. All use cases.
Who each is best for
- SubscriptionFree plan
Fathom is best for
- Teams that need to: Record and summarise meetings; Share clips and highlights.
- Budget: starts at Free; Premium $20/mo (subscription, free plan available).
- Per seatFree plan
Granola is best for
- Teams that need to: Take better meeting notes without a bot; Turn notes into follow-ups.
- Budget: starts at Free; Business $14/user/mo (per seat, free plan available).
From our listing data (jobs, public pricing); not a hands-on test. Full details: Fathom · Granola.
FAQ
Which is cheaper, Fathom or Granola?
Comparing the lowest listed monthly plans: Fathom Team: $19/user/mo ($15 yearly; 2-user minimum), and Granola Business: $14/user/mo. Granola lists the lower one. Fathom and Granola also have a free plan. Plans differ in what they include, and some are per seat or billed yearly, so compare the plan details. Checked October 21, 2026.
Is Fathom free? Is Granola free?
Fathom: yes. Its Free plan is $0, checked October 21, 2026. Granola: yes. Its Basic plan is $0/user/mo, checked October 21, 2026.
How much does Fathom cost?
Fathom lists Free: $0; Premium: $20/mo ($16 billed yearly); Team: $19/user/mo ($15 yearly; 2-user minimum); Business: $34/user/mo ($25 yearly). Its lowest listed monthly plan is Team: $19/user/mo ($15 yearly; 2-user minimum). Checked October 21, 2026 on the vendor's pricing page.
How much does Granola cost?
Granola lists Basic: $0/user/mo; Business: $14/user/mo; Enterprise: $35/user/mo. Its lowest listed monthly plan is Business: $14/user/mo. Checked October 21, 2026 on the vendor's pricing page.
Did AITeamGuide test them?
Not hands-on. This comparison is built from each vendor's public pricing page (with the date we checked it), published product information and credited public use cases.
Can a vendor pay to win this comparison?
No. Nothing here is paid. Paid placements on AITeamGuide are always labelled "Sponsored" or "Featured" and never change a comparison or ranking.
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