At a Glance
A quick side-by-side comparison of Mavio and Fathom
Starting Price
$25/mo
$19/mo
Free Tier
14-day trial
Limited free plan
Recording Modes
Bot + Botless
Botless (limited)
Platforms
Desktop, Mobile, Chrome, Web
Web, Chrome
Realtime AI Bot
Yes
No
Feature Comparison
A detailed look at how Mavio and Fathom compare across key features
| Feature | Mavio | Fathom |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time transcription | ||
| AI meeting summaries | ||
| Action item extraction | ||
| Speaker identification | ||
| Bot recording mode | ||
| Botless recording mode | ||
| Realtime interactive AI bot | ||
| Previous meeting context | ||
| Desktop app (Mac/Windows) | ||
| Mobile app (iOS/Android) | ||
| Chrome extension | ||
| Zoom integration | ||
| Google Meet integration | ||
| Microsoft Teams integration | ||
| Slack integration | ||
| CRM integrations | ||
| Custom vocabulary | ||
| SOC 2 compliance |
Key Advantages
What makes Mavio the better choice over Fathom
Bot & Botless Recording
Record with a visible AI bot or silently via desktop app, Chrome extension, or mobile. No other tool gives you both options.
True Cross-Platform
Available on Chrome extension, iOS, Android, desktop app, and browser. Record from any device, anywhere.
Realtime Interactive AI
Our AI bot talks and chats live inside Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet -- not just after the meeting.
Previous Meeting Context
AI references past meetings and your knowledge base to give contextually rich answers and summaries.
Extensive Integrations
Connect with Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, Slack, Notion, Salesforce, HubSpot, Google Calendar, and more.
Privacy-First Design
SOC 2-compliant, GDPR-ready, end-to-end encryption. We never train AI on your meeting data.
Mavio vs Fathom: In-Depth Comparison
Mavio vs Fathom: Which Meeting AI Should You Choose?
Fathom focuses on being a lightweight, non-intrusive meeting assistant. It records without a visible bot, which many users appreciate. Here is how it stacks up against Mavio.
Where Mavio Wins
Both Recording Modes: Fathom primarily uses botless recording. Mavio gives you both bot AND botless options, so you can choose the right approach for each meeting.
Realtime AI: Mavio's bot actively participates in meetings with live Q&A and context surfacing. Fathom only provides post-meeting analysis.
Native Apps: Fathom is limited to web and Chrome. Mavio has desktop apps (macOS, Windows) and mobile apps (iOS, Android).
Meeting Memory: Mavio connects context across meetings. Fathom treats each meeting independently.
Where Fathom Wins
Fathom's botless-first approach means meetings feel natural. Their free tier includes basic features, and the tool is known for speed and simplicity.
Verdict
Fathom is a solid lightweight option. Mavio provides more comprehensive meeting intelligence with both recording modes, realtime AI, and contextual memory across meetings.
Switching from Fathom?
Follow our step-by-step guide to migrate your data and get started with Mavio
Switching from Fathom to Mavio
- Export your Fathom meeting data from account settings.
- Create a Mavio account and connect your calendar.
- Import your data through the Mavio import tool.
- Choose your recording preferences -- keep botless or try the interactive AI bot.
Migration takes about 10 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about switching from Fathom to Mavio
Ready to switch from Fathom?
Try Mavio free for 14 days. No credit card required.