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Fathom Chrome extension

Fathom joins your video calls, records and transcribes them, then generates a summary with action items afterward. It's best for anyone who wants to stop taking manual meeting notes. The catch: it works with meeting platforms like Google Meet, so it won't help with calls held outside a browser or supported app.

  • PriceFreemium
  • CategoryAI
  • Works inChrome, Edge, Brave (desktop)
  • ✓AI-powered

Last checked against the Chrome Web Store listing · Independent, not affiliated with Google

Pros

  • free to use for core recording, transcription, and summaries
  • joins calls automatically and needs no manual note-taking
  • generates action items and highlights after the meeting
  • makes recordings and transcripts searchable and shareable

Cons

  • only works for meetings held through a supported video platform
  • recording meetings raises consent and privacy considerations for other participants

Best for

  • recording and transcribing video meetings automatically
  • generating post-meeting summaries and action items
  • teams that want a shared, searchable meeting record
  • people who want to focus on the conversation instead of typing notes

Skip it if

  • meetings held entirely outside supported video platforms
  • users uncomfortable with an AI tool recording calls

Key features

  • automatic meeting recording
  • AI-generated transcription
  • post-meeting summaries with action items
  • searchable meeting history
  • shareable recordings and notes

What Fathom does

Fathom joins your video meetings, records the call, and transcribes what's said in real time. Once the meeting ends, it produces a summary with key points and action items, so you don't have to type notes while you're trying to listen and participate.

Is Fathom free?

Fathom's core recording, transcription, and summary features are free to use. As with many meeting tools, additional features or higher usage limits may sit behind a paid plan, so check current pricing on the extension's listing before relying on it for heavy team use.

Is Fathom safe?

Because Fathom records and transcribes meetings, it needs access to your meeting audio and video content, which is inherent to how the tool works. Since recordings can include other participants, let attendees know a call is being recorded before you start.

Fathom: FAQs

Is Fathom free?

Fathom's core recording, transcription, and summary features are free to use, based on its Chrome Web Store listing.

Is Fathom safe to use?

Fathom needs access to your meeting audio and video to record and transcribe calls, which is standard for this type of tool. Let other participants know the call is being recorded.

How do I use the Fathom extension?

Install it, sign in, then join a video meeting as usual. Fathom joins the call automatically to record and transcribe it.

What meeting platforms does Fathom work with?

Fathom is built for browser-based video meetings such as Google Meet. Check the extension's listing for the full list of supported platforms.

What are Fathom alternatives?

Other AI meeting note-taking and transcription tools are commonly compared to Fathom, though feature sets and pricing vary.

Does Fathom generate action items?

Yes, Fathom produces a summary with key points and action items after each recorded meeting.

Can I search past Fathom meeting transcripts?

Fathom keeps a history of recorded meetings and transcripts you can search back through, according to its listing.

Does Fathom need to join the call as a participant?

Yes, Fathom joins meetings to record and transcribe them, similar to other AI note-taking tools.

Can I share a Fathom meeting summary with my team?

Yes, Fathom summaries and recordings are designed to be shareable with teammates who weren't on the call.

Why isn't Fathom recording my meeting?

Check that the extension is enabled and that you're using a supported meeting platform; permission or platform mismatches are common causes.