Fathom Free Plan 2026: What's Included & What's Not
Honest breakdown of the free tier limits and features
Fathom pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $29 per user/month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: No free tier available
- Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
- Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Fathom's free plan is available indefinitely with no time limit.
What's Included in the Free Plan
- Unlimited recordings & transcription
- Instant AI summaries (5 per month)
- Unlimited clips & playlists
- Basic integrations (Slack, HubSpot, Salesforce)
- Works with Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams
- Unlimited storage
- Searchable transcripts
What's NOT Included (Paid Only)
- All Premium features
- Global search across team's shared calls
- Team playlists of meeting highlights
- Collaboration tools (comments, folders)
- Keyword alerts for team
- Custom vocabulary & transcription dictionary
- Single Sign-On (SSO)
- Team analytics
Free Plan Limits
| Limit | Free Plan | Paid Plans |
|---|---|---|
| aiSummaries | 5 per month | Unlimited/Higher |
| advancedFeatures | Limited to 5 calls/month | Unlimited/Higher |
You'll Need to Upgrade When...
- You exceed the user limit
- You need features like All Premium features or Global search across team's shared calls
- You require premium support or SLA guarantees
- You need to remove branding or watermarks
- You need advanced integrations or API access
Hidden Restrictions on Free Plan
- Fathom branding may appear on your content or communications
- Support is limited to community forums or email with longer response times
- Export options may be restricted or include watermarks
- API access is typically limited or not available
- Advanced reporting and analytics require paid plans
Free vs Paid: Which Do You Need?
Free Plan is Enough If...
- You're an individual or very small team
- You need only basic features
- You don't mind usage limits
- Branding on output is acceptable
- Community support is sufficient
You Need Paid If...
- Your team is growing beyond limits
- You need advanced features
- Professional branding is required
- You need priority support
- Integrations/API access is critical
Free vs Team Plan Comparison
| Free $0 | Team $18/user/month (minimum 2 users) | |
|---|---|---|
| Features | 7 included | 8+ included |
| Support | Community/Email | Priority Support |
| Branding | Fathom branding | Your branding |
| Best For | Individual users with occasional meeting needs | Small to mid-sized teams needing collaboration |
Frequently Asked Questions
01 Is Fathom free?
Yes, Fathom offers a forever free plan with 7 core features included. However, there are limits on aisummaries, advancedfeatures that may require upgrading.
02 What's included in Fathom's free plan?
Fathom's free plan includes: Unlimited recordings & transcription, Instant AI summaries (5 per month), Unlimited clips & playlists, Basic integrations (Slack, HubSpot, Salesforce), Works with Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and 2 more features. Key limits include aiSummaries: 5 per month, advancedFeatures: Limited to 5 calls/month.
03 What's NOT included in Fathom's free plan?
The free plan excludes: All Premium features, Global search across team's shared calls, Team playlists of meeting highlights, Collaboration tools (comments, folders), Keyword alerts for team. You'll also have Fathom branding and limited support options.
04 When should I upgrade from Fathom's free plan?
Consider upgrading when: you hit user or storage limits, need features like All Premium features or Global search across team's shared calls, require premium support, or want to remove branding. The cheapest paid plan starts at $18/user/month (minimum 2 users).
05 Is Fathom's free plan really free forever?
Yes, Fathom's free plan is available indefinitely with no time limit. However, feature and usage limits may restrict what you can do without upgrading to a paid plan.
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