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Fathom vs Norton 360

Fathom logo

Fathom

AI Tools

Free AI meeting assistant

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Norton 360 logo

Norton 360

Security & Cybersecurity

Powerful protection against evolving threats

From
$36/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Fathom has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Fathom team plan requires minimum 2 users; cannot purchase single seat at team pricing; Norton 360 device limit of 3 devices on Standard plan; higher tiers needed for family with multiple devices
  • They diverge on capability: Fathom covers Auto-recording, Norton 360 covers Real-time threat protection.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fathom and Norton 360 actually diverge.

Attributes where Fathom and Norton 360 differ
AttributeFathomNorton 360
Starting priceFree$36/year
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft TeamsWindows, macOS, Android, iOS
CategoryAI ToolsSecurity & Cybersecurity
Founded20201982

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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 Fathom

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

Only in Norton 360

  • Real-time threat protection
  • Ransomware protection
  • Firewall
  • Password Manager
  • Secure VPN
  • Cloud backup
  • Dark Web Monitoring
  • Parental Controls

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Desktop support

What people use each for

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

Fathom

  • AI-powered meeting transcription and automatic note-taking for sales teams and professionalsnot Norton 360
  • Meeting analysis with AI scorecards and action item generation that syncs to CRMsnot Norton 360

Norton 360

  • Antivirusnot Fathom
  • Internet Securitynot Fathom
  • Identity Protectionnot Fathom

Where each one falls short

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

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

Norton 360

  • Device limit of 3 devices on Standard plan; higher tiers needed for family with multiple devices
  • Parental controls unavailable on Standard plan, requiring purchase of separate Norton Family app
  • No HIPAA compliance or BAA support for regulated industries
  • Exploit Prevention works only on Windows devices, not available for macOS
  • Limited account recovery options if master password is forgotten

Pricing, plan by plan

Fathom

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fathom review.

Norton 360

$36/year
  • Norton 360 Standard$36/year
    • Antivirus and malware protection
    • VPN
    • Dark web monitoring
  • Norton 360 Deluxe$49.99/year
    • All Standard features
    • 50 GB cloud backup
    • Parental controls
  • Norton 360 Premium$54.99/year
    • All Deluxe features
    • 250 GB cloud backup
    • LifeLock identity theft protection

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Norton 360 if

  • You need real-time threat protection.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Android, iOS.
  • You also want ransomware protection.
Norton 360 review

Questions people ask

Is Fathom or Norton 360 better?
Neither clearly leads. Fathom starts at Free and Norton 360 at $36/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fathom or Norton 360?
Fathom has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Fathom and $36/year for Norton 360.
Does Fathom or Norton 360 run on more platforms?
Fathom runs on Web, Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams. Norton 360 runs on Windows, macOS, Android, iOS.
Can I use Fathom for free?
Yes. Fathom has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Norton 360 starts at $36/year.
What is Fathom best used for?
Fathom is most often used for ai-powered meeting transcription and automatic note-taking for sales teams and professionals, meeting analysis with ai scorecards and action item generation that syncs to crms. Of those, ai-powered meeting transcription and automatic note-taking for sales teams and professionals and meeting analysis with ai scorecards and action item generation that syncs to crms are not what Norton 360 is typically brought in for.
What can Fathom do that Norton 360 cannot?
Fathom covers Auto-recording, AI summaries, Transcription, Highlight clips. Norton 360 covers Real-time threat protection, Ransomware protection, Firewall, Password Manager. Both handle Web support, Desktop support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Norton 360: What operating systems does Norton 360 Standard support?

Windows 7 SP1 through Windows 11, macOS 10.13 and later, Android 10.0 or later, and current plus two previous iOS versions. Not all features are available on all platforms.

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Norton 360: How much cloud backup storage is included in Norton 360 Standard?

2 GB of cloud backup storage is included with Norton 360 Standard. Higher tiers offer 50 GB (Deluxe) and 250 GB (Premium).

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Norton 360: Does Norton 360 include a VPN?

Yes. All Norton 360 plans include a VPN for secure browsing. The VPN is available on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android devices.

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Norton 360: Is Norton 360 HIPAA compliant?

No. Norton 360 does not offer HIPAA compliance or Business Associate Agreements (BAA), making it unsuitable for healthcare organizations handling protected health information (PHI).

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Norton 360: What is the renewal price after the first year?

First year pricing is discounted. Standard renews at 94.99 USD per year, Deluxe at 119.99 USD per year. This represents a 140% increase over Deluxe's first-year rate of 49.99 USD.

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