Fathom vs Grain
A side-by-side comparison of Fathom and Grain, two Meeting tools, drawn from Ignaite's continuously-verified listings.
Compared from listings verified as of
At a glance
| Attribute | Fathom | Grain |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Meeting | Meeting |
| Pricing | FREEMIUM | FREEMIUM |
| License | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms (differs) | Web, Browser extension | Web, macOS, Windows |
| Model support (differs) | Single model (proprietary) | — |
| Vendor (differs) | Fathom Video | Grain |
| Capabilities (differs) |
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The honest brief
Fathom
Unlimited recording and transcription free forever; monetizes team analytics and CRM sync where rivals cap free minutes.
- Unlimited recording free for individuals
- Auto summaries, action items, clips
- Highly rated for accuracy
- CRM sync on paid tiers
- Best AI features gated to paid Team tiers
- Bot must join the call to record
- Less deep cross-meeting search than rivals
Grain
Built around turning transcript moments into shareable video clips and reels — clip-first, where most notetakers stop at text summaries.
- Auto action items and drafted follow-ups
- Playlists and stories to organize key calls
- Free plan with unlimited recordings
- CRM enrichment and deal insights on paid
- Free plan limits AI-highlighted moments
- Coaching and CRM features gated to Business
- One notetaker seat on the free tier
When to pick which
Across the signals we compare, Fathom and Grain differ on platforms:
- Platforms
- Web, Browser extension · Web, macOS, Windows
Their capability lists differ in recorded depth — compare the full lists above before deciding.