Fathom has a generous free plan and lets you choose a bot or bot-free capture. recd never uses a bot, records your screen as well, and keeps the files in your Drive instead of Fathom’s cloud.
Fathom records calls and writes instant summaries, clips and CRM notes, with a bot or with bot-free capture in beta on Mac. recd records on your Mac and saves everything to your Google Drive.
| recd | Fathom | |
|---|---|---|
| Records your screen | Yes | No |
| Records meetings | Yes, both sides, in any call app | Yes |
| Sends a bot into your calls | Never | Your choice: a bot, or bot-free capture (beta, Mac only) |
| Where your files live | Your Google Drive | Fathom’s cloud |
| Transcribed on your Mac | Yes, with Apple’s speech engine | Not stated |
| AI notes | Yes, written by your own Claude | Instant summaries, action items, Ask Fathom |
| Runs on | Mac (macOS 26) | Mac app; bot works in Zoom, Meet and Teams |
| Free plan | Free while in beta | Unlimited recordings and summaries |
| Paid plan | None yet | Premium $16/mo billed yearly, $20 monthly |
Fathom prices from www.fathom.ai/pricing, checked 20 Oct 2026. Prices change; check theirs before you decide. recd is free while in beta.
Fathom offers a choice of bot capture or bot-free capture, which is in beta and Mac-only. recd never uses a bot.
Fathom has a free-forever plan with unlimited recordings. Premium is $16 a month billed yearly. recd is free while it’s in beta.
Fathom lists downloads on its plans. With recd you don’t need to: the files are already in your Drive.
Both skip the bot. Only one keeps the audio and records your screen.
$14/mo vs free in betaSee full comparison → recd vs OtterNothing joins the call, and there’s no 300-minute cap.
Bot by default vs no botSee full comparison → recd vs FirefliesNo bot in the call, and no storage minutes to run out of.
$10/seat vs free in betaSee full comparison →Free while in beta. Your recordings stay in your Google Drive.