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Bring! vs Fathom

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Bring!

Productivity

Free shared grocery list app with a simple icon-based interface, no subscription required for core use

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Visit Bring!Full review
Fathom logo

Fathom

AI

Free AI meeting assistant

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Visit FathomFull review

The short version

  • Fathom is free; Bring! starts at $1.99/mo.
  • Only Bring! lists shared shopping lists; only Fathom lists AI summaries.
  • Where Bring! falls short: it has no smart appliance integration, unlike Samsung Food, so it offers nothing extra for a household with connected kitchen hardware.
  • Where Fathom falls short: team plan requires minimum 2 users; cannot purchase single seat at team pricing.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bring! and Fathom actually diverge.

Attributes where Bring! and Fathom differ
AttributeBring!Fathom
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebWeb, Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams
CategoryProductivityAI

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes).

Not yet recorded: pricing model for Fathom, founded for Bring!.

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 Bring!

  • Shared shopping lists
  • Icon-based item catalogue
  • Recipe to list
  • Multiple lists
  • Offline use
  • Optional Premium tier

Only in Fathom

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

What people use each for

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

Bring!

  • A household that wants a fast, free shared shopping list with no subscription requirednot Fathom
  • Someone who prefers picking items from a visual catalogue rather than typing free text every timenot Fathom
  • A user who wants basic recipe-to-list functionality without a full recipe managernot Fathom
  • A family wanting separate lists for different stores or occasions kept in sync automaticallynot Fathom

Fathom

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

Where each one falls short

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

Bring!

  • Its recipe management is simpler than AnyList or Samsung Food, so it is a weaker choice for someone who wants to build out a recipe collection
  • It has no smart appliance integration, unlike Samsung Food, so it offers nothing extra for a household with connected kitchen hardware
  • Store-layout customisation for sorting items is less granular than AnyList offers
  • The icon-based catalogue, while fast, can be limiting for unusual or specific items not well represented in the illustrated catalogue
  • The free tier carries ads, which the optional Premium subscription removes

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

Bring!

Free
  • Bring!Free
    • Shared shopping lists
    • Icon-based item catalogue
    • Recipe to list
  • Bring! Premium$1.99/mo
    • Ad removal
    • Extra themes and convenience features

Fathom

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fathom review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Bring! if

  • You need shared shopping lists.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want icon-based item catalogue.
Bring! 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 Bring! or Fathom better?
Neither clearly leads. Bring! starts at Free and Fathom at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bring! or Fathom?
Bring! starts at Free and Fathom at Free.
Does Bring! or Fathom run on more platforms?
Bring! runs on iOS, Android, Web. Fathom runs on Web, Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams.
Can I use Bring! for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Bring! best used for?
Bring! is most often used for a household that wants a fast, free shared shopping list with no subscription required, someone who prefers picking items from a visual catalogue rather than typing free text every time, a user who wants basic recipe-to-list functionality without a full recipe manager, a family wanting separate lists for different stores or occasions kept in sync automatically. Of those, a household that wants a fast, free shared shopping list with no subscription required and someone who prefers picking items from a visual catalogue rather than typing free text every time are not what Fathom is typically brought in for.
What can Bring! do that Fathom cannot?
Bring! covers Shared shopping lists, Icon-based item catalogue, Recipe to list, Multiple lists. Fathom covers Auto-recording, AI summaries, Transcription, Highlight clips.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bring!: Is Bring! free?

Yes, the core shared shopping list function is free; Premium is optional and adds cosmetic and convenience extras.

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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Bring!: Does it support recipes?

It has a simpler recipe-to-list feature, less developed than AnyList or Samsung Food.

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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Bring!: Does it work offline?

Yes, lists remain usable offline and sync once a connection is restored.

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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