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Blue Prism vs Fathom

Blue Prism logo

Blue Prism

Automation Integration

The digital exchange for intelligent automation

From
$1000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Fathom logo

Fathom

AI

Free AI meeting assistant

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Fathom has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Blue Prism no pricing displayed on the vendor homepage; Fathom team plan requires minimum 2 users; cannot purchase single seat at team pricing
  • They diverge on capability: Blue Prism covers RPA platform, Fathom covers Auto-recording.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Blue Prism and Fathom actually diverge.

Attributes where Blue Prism and Fathom differ
AttributeBlue PrismFathom
Starting price$1000/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, DesktopWeb, Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams
CategoryAutomation IntegrationAI
Founded20012020

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Blue Prism

  • RPA platform
  • Intelligent automation
  • Robotic workers
  • Process intelligence
  • Monitoring
  • Analytics
  • Scalability
  • 100+ connectors

Only in Fathom

  • Auto-recording
  • AI summaries
  • Transcription
  • Highlight clips
  • Zoom
  • Google Meet
  • HubSpot
  • Salesforce

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Desktop support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Blue Prism

  • Workflow Automationnot Fathom
  • Data Integrationnot Fathom
  • Process Automationnot Fathom
  • App Integrationnot Fathom
  • API Connectivitynot Fathom

Fathom

  • AI-powered meeting transcription and automatic note-taking for sales teams and professionalsnot Blue Prism
  • Meeting analysis with AI scorecards and action item generation that syncs to CRMsnot Blue Prism

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Blue Prism

  • No pricing displayed on the vendor homepage
  • Enterprise automation platform typically requires custom pricing and implementation agreements

Fathom

  • Team plan requires minimum 2 users; cannot purchase single seat at team pricing
  • CRM field sync and deal view summaries available only on Business plan ($34/user/month) and above

Pricing, plan by plan

Blue Prism

$1000/month
  • Starter$1000/month
    • 1 bot
    • Basic features
  • Professional$3000/month
    • 5 bots
    • Advanced features
  • Enterprise$10000/month
    • Unlimited bots
    • Dedicated support

Fathom

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fathom review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Blue Prism if

  • You need rpa platform.
  • You work on Web, Desktop.
  • You also want intelligent automation.
Blue Prism review

Choose Fathom if

  • You need auto-recording.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams.
  • You also want ai summaries.
Fathom review

Questions people ask

Is Blue Prism or Fathom better?
Neither clearly leads. Blue Prism starts at $1000/month and Fathom at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Blue Prism or Fathom?
Fathom has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $1000/month for Blue Prism and Free for Fathom.
Does Blue Prism or Fathom run on more platforms?
Blue Prism runs on Web, Desktop. Fathom runs on Web, Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams.
Can I use Fathom for free?
Yes. Fathom has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Blue Prism starts at $1000/month.
What is Blue Prism best used for?
Blue Prism is most often used for workflow automation, data integration, process automation, app integration. Of those, workflow automation and data integration are not what Fathom is typically brought in for.
What can Blue Prism do that Fathom cannot?
Blue Prism covers RPA platform, Intelligent automation, Robotic workers, Process intelligence. Fathom covers Auto-recording, AI summaries, Transcription, Highlight clips. Both handle Web support, Desktop support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Blue Prism: How much does SS&C Blue Prism cost?

SS&C Blue Prism does not publish pricing on their website. Platform pricing is customized based on deployment requirements, number of users, and selected modules. Organizations should contact their sales team or schedule a free trial to discuss pricing.

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Fathom: What is the most affordable paid plan for individuals, and what does it include?

Fathom Premium costs $20 per month (or $16 per month billed annually). It includes advanced summaries, action items, and a conversational AI assistant, in addition to the features in the free plan.

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Fathom: What is included in Fathom's free plan?

The free plan includes unlimited recordings, transcriptions, AI summaries, clips, and playlists at no cost forever.

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Fathom: How much does the Team plan cost per user, and what features does it add?

The Team plan costs $19 per month per user (minimum 2 users, or $15 per month annually). It includes everything from Premium plus global search, collaboration features, and team playlists.

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Fathom: What trial or guarantee is available before committing to a paid plan?

All paid plans offer a 90-day guarantee to test features risk-free.

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Fathom: Does Fathom offer free or discounted plans for startups or nonprofits?

Yes, qualified portfolio companies get up to 2 years free, and nonprofits can apply for 10 free seats.

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