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STOA rating

7.6 / 10

Openness

OPENNESS 7/10API 2/3 · Export 2/3 · Contract 2/2 · Integrations 1/2

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Fathom has a public API for meeting summaries, transcripts, and action items, with API keys created by each user. help.fathom.video, checked 6 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Your data

You can download recordings in MP4 format; transcripts are copied and pasted rather than downloaded. help.fathom.video, checked 6 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Contract

Paid subscriptions renew monthly or annually as you choose, and you can cancel at any time before the monthly renewal date. fathom.ai, checked 6 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Connections

Zapier lists a Fathom integration with triggers for summaries, action items, transcripts, and recordings. zapier.com, checked 6 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Openness note

Public API; plan access not stated. MP4 recording downloads; transcripts copy and paste. Monthly plans cancel any time.

What it does

Fathom is an AI meeting assistant that records, transcribes, and summarizes video calls on Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams. Pulls out action items, decisions, and key topics so you focus on the conversation instead of taking notes. Free: unlimited recording and AI summaries. Standard: $32/user/month for team and CRM features.

Strengths

Free tier — unlimited recording and AI summaries at no cost
Summaries cut down the time you spend taking notes in each meeting
CRM integrations auto-log call notes to deal records
Quick setup in minutes with no training needed

Weaknesses

Requires participants to accept a bot joining the call
Summary quality varies with audio quality and accents
Team and CRM features only on paid plans
No support for in-person meetings or phone calls

Key features

Automatically joins and records meetings across Zoom, Meet, and Teams
AI summaries highlight decisions, action items, and key topics
Searchable transcript to find exactly what was said
One-click sharing to CRM, Slack, or project tools
Multi-language transcription and summarization

STOA verdict

One of the best values in AI productivity — the free tier alone replaces hours of note-taking weekly. For any business running regular calls, this pays for itself on day one.