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COMPARE/PRODUCTIVITY & MEETINGS/FATHOM · READ.AI
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FathomvsRead.ai
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Fathom
Starts at$19/mo
Free planYes
Plans4 tiers
Features7 features
Integrations21 native
PlatformsWeb · Chrome · API · Slack
MCP serverYes
Read.ai
Starts at$19.75/mo
Free planYes
Plans4 tiers
Features10 features
Integrations30 native
PlatformsWeb · Windows · Mac · iOS · Android · Chrome Extension · API
MCP serverYes
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PRESETS
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CAPABILITIES
Where they overlap, where they don't
Functional roles from both tools, split by coverage. The corners are where the two tools become different products.
Only FathomRoles covered exclusively by this tool.
0- —
Both3 of 8 roles in the verified union.
3- Call Transcriber
- Audio Transcriber
- Summariser
Only Read.aiRoles covered exclusively by this tool.
5- Chatbot
- Workflow Automator
- Analytics Tracker
- Meeting Scheduler
- Email Sender
ROLE COVERAGE···
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AT A GLANCE
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FACT
Category
Productivity & Meetings
Productivity & Meetings
Starting Price
$19/mo
$19.75/mo
Pricing Model
Freemium
Freemium
Plans
4 tiers
4 tiers
Free Plan
Yes
Yes
Free Trial
No
No
Platforms
Web · Chrome · API · Slack
Web · Windows · Mac · iOS · Android · Chrome Extension · API
Top Features
7 features
10 features
Integrations
21 native
30 native
Public API
Yes
Yes
Webhooks (In)
INTEGRATIONS · 43 TOOLS
Integrations from both tools, side by side
Integrations sourced from each tool's own documentation. Where both tools connect to the same app, you see it once. The rest shows where their ecosystems diverge.
BOTH8
13
22UNION43
INTEGRATION
NOTES
Asana
✓
✓
Both. Turn Fathom action items into trackable Asana tasks in one click
Google Meet
✓
✓
Both. Lets Fathom join your Google Meet meetings to create transcripts, summaries, and action items automatically.
HubSpot
✓
✓
Both. Give your team clean, structured CRM data without lifting a finger.
DEEP READ
What it does
Features and capabilities sourced from each tool's own documentation, structured for comparison.
Fathom
TOP FEATURES · 7
F01
AI Meeting SummariesaiAuto-generated summaries delivered within seconds of call end, covering decisions made, action items assigned, and key discussion points without manual note-taking.
F02
Word-Perfect TranscriptiontextHandles multiple speakers and accents with high accuracy. Custom Dictionary Learning supports industry-specific acronyms and terminology for specialized teams.
F03
Real-Time TaggingsettingsFlag key moments during live calls using keyboard shortcuts. Tags are searchable after the call and can be used to surface specific discussion points without replaying recordings.
F04
Global Team SearchsearchFinds past decisions, commitments, and discussion points across all recorded calls for the entire team. Eliminates the need to replay recordings to find specific information.
F05
CRM SyncintegrationAutomatically populates HubSpot and Salesforce fields with meeting notes, action items, and deal context directly from call recordings without manual CRM data entry.
F06
AI Coaching ScorecardsanalyticsTracks team performance against defined call metrics. Managers can review conversation quality, talk ratios, and adherence to call frameworks across all recorded sessions.
Read.ai
TOP FEATURES · 10
F01
AI Meeting Summaries & TranscriptionaiRead AI automatically generates a concise meeting summary, list of topics, action items, and key questions after every meeting on Zoom, Google Meet, or Microsoft Teams. Transcription 2.0 augments the full transcript with real-time participant reactions and sentiment markers, surfacing impactful statements and audience engagement moments.
F02
Real-Time Meeting Notes & Live SummariesrecordingRead AI provides live transcription and real-time rolling summaries during a meeting, so participants can catch up instantly whether they join late or step away. The in-meeting notepad lets users star quotes and add their own notes, which are then incorporated into the post-meeting report.
F03
Meeting Playback & HighlightsvideoRead AI converts any recorded meeting into a 30-second trailer, a 2-minute highlight reel, or a full playback, all annotated with participant reactions, topics, action items, and key questions. AI automatically detects and timestamps key moments so users can skip directly to the parts that matter most.
F04
Speaker CoachanalyticsRead AI's AI Speaker Coach analyzes past meeting data to generate personalized, private coaching metrics across Clarity, Inclusion, and Impact — including talking speed and filler word usage. Coaches surface specific moments from meeting recordings to contextualize feedback, enabling measurable improvement without any additional practice sessions.
F05
Search CopilotsearchSearch Copilot is an AI-powered search and discovery engine that unifies insights across meetings, emails, chats, documents, and CRMs, returning summarized answers with source citations in seconds. Users can ask questions in natural language, apply filters by date or source, and go deeper with conversational chat — including switching to premium models like ChatGPT or Claude.
F06
Digital Twin (Ada)aiAda is Read AI's personal AI Digital Twin that works alongside users to handle post-meeting scheduling, calendar conflict resolution, CRM updates, and scheduled insight delivery — all triggered automatically from meeting and email content. Ada integrates with calendar, email, and CRM platforms and takes actions only with explicit user consent.
WHO IT'S FOR
Who each tool is built for
Use cases and fit tags from each tool's own positioning. Match these to your context, not their marketing.
businessReal-time call insights automatically sync to Salesforce and HubSpot with action items, enabling instant follow-up without manual notes. Reps spend time on deals rather than post-call administration.
teamCross-functional teams get shared transcripts, searchable highlights, and action items in one source of truth. Anyone who missed a meeting can review decisions and next steps without scheduling a catch-up.
individualStay fully engaged in calls while Fathom captures details, leaving hands free to take notes only on strategic points. Reduces cognitive load during important conversations and eliminates post-call admin.
Sales professionals and revenue teamsSales teams use Read AI to automatically transcribe and summarize every prospect and customer call, capturing action items, key questions, and objection moments without manual note-taking. After a meeting, Ada or Search Copilot can aggregate prior interaction history from CRM, emails, and past meeting transcripts to prepare personalized follow-up messaging. Meeting playback lets managers review high-engagement moments in calls for coaching and training, and HubSpot or Salesforce integrations sync deal notes automatically.
Knowledge workers, managers, and executives at mid-to-large organizations
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