Our verdict
Otter.ai leads on real-time transcription; Fathom leads on summary polish and a more generous free plan. Choose Otter for live captions, Fathom for after-call recaps.
Head to head
| Feature | Otter.ai | Fathom |
|---|---|---|
| from (€) | 9 | 15 |
| languages | 3 | 28 |
| Live transcription | Yes | No |
| AI summary | Yes | Yes |
| Action items | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker identification | Yes | Yes |
| In-person recording | Yes | No |
| Mobile app | Yes | No |
| API access | Yes | No |
| Self-hosting | No | No |
| EU data residency | No | No |
| GDPR compliant | Partial | Partial |
| Rating | 4.1 | 4.4 |