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Fathom vs Murf

Fathom logo

Fathom

AI

Free AI meeting assistant

From
Free
Rated
-
Murf logo

Murf

AI

Professional AI voiceovers in minutes

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Fathom team plan requires minimum 2 users; cannot purchase single seat at team pricing; Murf specific plan pricing not available on main website; API pricing disclosed at $0.01 per minute but full pricing details require contacting sales
  • They diverge on capability: Fathom covers Auto-recording, Murf covers 120+ AI voices.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fathom and Murf actually diverge.

Attributes where Fathom and Murf differ
AttributeFathomMurf
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft TeamsWeb, Api

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (AI), founded (2020).

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 Murf

  • 120+ AI voices
  • 20+ languages
  • Voice customization
  • Video editor
  • API access
  • Canva integration
  • Api support

Both cover

  • Web 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 Murf
  • Meeting analysis with AI scorecards and action item generation that syncs to CRMsnot Murf

Murf

  • ai tools managementnot Fathom
  • Workflow automationnot Fathom
  • Reportingnot 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

Murf

  • Specific plan pricing not available on main website; API pricing disclosed at $0.01 per minute but full pricing details require contacting sales

Pricing, plan by plan

Fathom

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fathom review.

Murf

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 10 minutes
    • All voices
  • Basic$19/month
    • 24 hours/year
    • Commercial rights
  • Pro$26/month
    • 48 hours/year
    • Voice cloning

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.

Choose Murf if

  • You need 120+ ai voices.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want 20+ languages.

Questions people ask

Is Fathom or Murf better?
Neither clearly leads. Fathom starts at Free and Murf at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fathom or Murf?
Fathom starts at Free and Murf at Free.
Does Fathom or Murf run on more platforms?
Fathom runs on Web, Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams. Murf runs on Web, Api.
Can I use Fathom for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Murf is typically brought in for.
What can Fathom do that Murf cannot?
Fathom covers Auto-recording, AI summaries, Transcription, Highlight clips. Murf covers 120+ AI voices, 20+ languages, Voice customization, Video editor. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Murf: What is Murf's API pricing?

Murf's Falcon 2 API is priced at $0.01 per minute for text-to-speech generation with no confusing tiers.

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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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Murf: Does Murf offer a free plan?

Murf offers both free and paid plans, with the free tier providing access to basic features and up to 10 minutes of voice generation.

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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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