Fathom vs Fireflies
Short answer: Fireflies scores higher in 1 of 1 shared ranking. Every number below comes from the same public checklist as our rankings, with a source for every point.
Best AI Meeting-Notes-to-Scope-of-Work Tools
Task: Turn discovery-call notes into a client-ready scope of work. Fathom ranks #4 and Fireflies ranks #3 of 5. See the full ranking →
| Criterion | Fathom | Fireflies | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan scored | Free ($0/mo) | Free ($0/mo) | |
| Overall score | 8.2 | 8.3 | Fireflies |
| Quality (40%) | 6 | 7 | Fireflies |
| Speed / time saved (25%) | 9 | 8 | Fathom |
| Price (20%) | 10 | 10 | Tie |
| Ease of use (15%) | 10 | 10 | Tie |
Pick Fathom if…
Lightest free capture; the scope itself still needs another tool.
On the plan scored, Fathom has and Fireflies lacks or limits:
- AI summary of the call / notes
- Usage headroom on the scored plan
Free forever: unlimited recordings and summaries. Premium is $20/mo monthly.
Pick Fireflies if…
Searchable archive with uploads; free summaries are capped.
On the plan scored, Fireflies has and Fathom lacks or limits:
- Accepts pasted notes or an uploaded transcript/recording
Free plan: limited AI summaries, 20 AI credits. Pro is $18/seat/mo monthly.
Pricing
| Tool | List price | Free plan / trial | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fathom | $16/user/mo billed annually ($20 monthly) | Free plan. Trial on paid plans | 2026-10-22 |
| Fireflies | $10/seat/mo billed annually ($18 monthly) | Free plan | 2026-10-22 |
Prices are list prices from each vendor's pricing page on the date shown. Introductory discounts are ignored. How we score →