Short answer: Fathom, Fireflies and Otter are AI note takers. All 3 list a free plan next to paid plans. We don't pick a winner. Here's how they line up, using only what's in our listings.
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About this list
Fathom, Fireflies and Otter are AI note takers. Each one records your calls or meetings, writes down what was said, and sums it up. All 3 list a free plan next to paid plans in our listings.
Fathom records and sums up Zoom, Google Meet and Teams calls, and lets you search past calls and save short clips. Paid Team plans start at $15 per user a month.
Fireflies joins Zoom, Google Meet and Teams calls to take notes, writes down calls in 100+ languages, and lets you search past meetings. Pro starts at $10 per seat a month, billed yearly.
Otter writes down what’s said as it happens, shows who said what, and lets you ask questions about your notes in a chat. Pro is $16.99 per user a month, or $8.33 billed yearly.
Our listings don’t show the free plan limits, so check each maker’s pricing page for minutes and limits. All 3 are marked Easy to set up.
The tools
Fathom
Time saved: variesAI notetaker that records and sums up Zoom, Meet, and Teams calls.
Time savedVariesAnyone on client callsFree plan · Team from $15/user/moEasy
Fireflies
Time saved: variesAI meeting notes, transcripts, and search.
Time savedVariesAnyone on client callsFree plan · Pro from $10/seat/moEasy
Otter
Time saved: variesAI meeting notes and transcripts.
Time savedVariesAny BusinessFree plan · Pro $16.99/user/moEasy
Compare them side by side
| Tool | What it does | Who it’s for | Cost (from maker) | Setup | Time saved | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fathom | AI notetaker that records and sums up Zoom, Meet, and Teams calls. | Anyone on client calls | Free plan; Team from $15/user/mo | Easy | Maker hasn't shared this | Source for Fathom |
| Fireflies | AI meeting notes, transcripts, and search. | Anyone on client calls | Free plan; Pro from $10/seat/mo billed yearly | Easy | Maker hasn't shared this | Source for Fireflies |
| Otter | AI meeting notes and transcripts. | Any Business | Free plan; Pro $16.99/user/mo ($8.33 billed yearly) | Easy | Maker hasn't shared this | Source for Otter |
Costs and hours come from each tool’s own source. “Our estimate” is our guess from similar tools, not a measured number. The directory is free to search; prices come from each maker and change often.
Which one fits?
- Fathom: Anyone on client calls who writes notes by hand after each one.
- Fireflies: Anyone on client calls who loses track of what was said.
- Otter: Any small business that spends time typing up notes after meetings and calls.
From each tool’s page on BusyWorkBots. We don’t pick a winner.
Questions people ask
What's the difference between Fathom, Fireflies and Otter?
All 3 take notes on your calls and meetings. Fathom lets you save short clips from calls. Fireflies writes down calls in 100+ languages. Otter shows who said what and lets you ask questions about your notes in a chat.
Do Fathom, Fireflies and Otter have free plans?
All 3 list a free plan in our listings. Paid plans: Fathom Team from $15 per user a month, Fireflies Pro from $10 per seat a month billed yearly, and Otter Pro at $16.99 per user a month. Check each maker's site for free plan limits.
How does BusyWorkBots pick these?
Every listing links to a real source, a case study, a builder's post, or the maker's page. Numbers from the company selling the tool are labeled as a maker or vendor claim. We don't test every tool.
