The verdict
On the data we hold, Fathom comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.
What the data says
- Both cover 1 of the 1 features we compared.
- Both have a free plan, so you can try each before you pay.
- Both start at $15/mo.
- In our Sales calls ranking, Fathom places 8 and Freshcaller 3 of 16.
Side by side
| 5 points compared | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | $15/mo | $15/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | Yes | Not known yet |
| AI call summaries & transcripts | Yes | Yes |
| Links |
Plans and pricing
Fathom
- FreeFree forever with unlimited recordings, transcripts and instant AI summaries.Free
- PremiumIndividual plan with advanced summaries, action items and a custom bot.$20/mo
- TeamPer user, minimum 2 users; adds team search, playlists and collaboration.$19/mo/seat
- BusinessPer user, minimum 2 users; adds CRM field sync, Deal View and coaching metrics.$34/mo/seat
Freshcaller
- FreeFree per agent plus pay-per-minute call charges; basic features like call notes and caller ID.Free
- Growth15 per agent per month billed annually, plus pay per minute; 2,000 incoming minutes included.$180/yr/seat
- Pro39 per agent per month billed annually, plus pay per minute; 3,000 incoming minutes included.$468/yr/seat
- Enterprise69 per agent per month billed annually, plus pay per minute; 5,000 incoming minutes included.$828/yr/seat
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
Choose Fathom if…
Founders and small sales or customer success teams who spend the day on video calls and want transcripts, summaries and action items written for them, pushed to the CRM.
Choose Freshcaller if…
Support and sales teams who want a browser-based cloud phone system with call routing, recordings and transcripts, especially if they already run Freshdesk or other Freshworks products.
Other options worth a look
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Tool·Client acquisitionCloud business phone, messaging and meetings with AI features, built for teams that need calls, SMS and video together.Sales calls
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