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Fathom vs Sonix
Both do 1 of the same audio tools task. Below is what each says about its own limits and pricing, and how each ranks on signals we can measure or quote.
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Fathom
Fathom captures, transcribes, and summarizes Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams calls. Free for individuals, with AI-powered CRM updates for teams.
Signals score: 3.8 / 5 · not a hands-on test
Visit www.fathom.aiB
Sonix
Transcribe audio and video to text in minutes with 99% accuracy. 54+ languages, AI summaries, and speaker detection. Try Sonix free — no credit card required.
Signals score: 4.0 / 5 · not a hands-on test
Visit sonix.aiPricing, limits and privacy
- Free tier
- A: Free forever plan for individuals: unlimited recordings and transcriptions, AI call summaries, clips and playlists. No numeric caps shown; some features are marked limited use.
- B: Every new account gets a 30-minute free trial of transcription; no credit card required.
- Paid plan
- A: Per user per month in USD: Premium $20 ($16 annual), Team $19 ($15 annual, min 2 users), Business $34 ($25 annual, min 2 users), Enterprise via sales. Trial length not stated. No country pricing mentioned.
- B: Pay As You Go $10/hr. Core $25/mo or $275/yr (5 hrs/mo). Advanced $50/mo or $550/yr (20 hrs/mo). Pro $80/mo or $880/yr (40 hrs/mo). Enterprise custom. Extra hours on subscriptions $10/hr. Prices in USD.
- Signup
- A: Free plan button leads to sign-up; an account appears required but this is not explicitly stated.
- B: Account needed; the trial starts by creating an account.
- Watermark
- A: Not stated.
- B: Not stated.
- Where files go
- A: Privacy page says the service is hosted in the United States and meeting content is shared with some service providers. Data stays until the account is deleted; after a deletion request Fathom aims to delete recordings within 30 days.
- B: Privacy policy does not name a storage location; it says personal data may be stored outside the EEA/UK. When an account is deleted, media files and transcripts are destroyed, but copies may stay in backups for up to 90 days.
From each tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-01. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them. Sources are listed on each tool's page.
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