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Fathom vs Microsoft 365 Copilot

Fathom: A free AI notetaker for Zoom, Meet and Teams. Microsoft 365 Copilot: AI inside Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams. Here is how they compare on features, pricing, platforms, pros and cons.

Quick verdict

Fathom

Best for: Anyone who wants meeting notes without paying.

Stands out for: Generous free plan; Quick, clear summaries.

Microsoft 365 Copilot

Best for: Organisations that run on Microsoft 365.

Stands out for: Built into familiar Office apps; Can use your work files and email.

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Fathom, Microsoft 365 Copilot
Fathom
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What it isA free AI notetaker for Zoom, Meet and Teams.AI inside Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.
Pricing
Free + Paid
Paid
Free to useYesNo
CategoryAI ProductivityAI Productivity
Editor rank#5 in category#13 in category
Made byFathomMicrosoft
Best forAnyone who wants meeting notes without paying.Organisations that run on Microsoft 365.
Key features
  • Instant call summaries
  • Shareable highlights
  • Generous free plan
  • Works inside Office apps
  • Uses your work files and email
  • Meeting recaps in Teams
Pros
  • Generous free plan
  • Quick, clear summaries
  • Simple to set up
  • Built into familiar Office apps
  • Can use your work files and email
  • Enterprise security controls
Cons
  • Some team and CRM features need a paid plan
  • Works only with supported meeting apps
  • Full features require a paid add-on
  • Answers depend on how well files are organised
Use it to
  • Get automatic notes from Zoom calls
  • Share highlight clips from a meeting
  • Copy call summaries into your CRM
  • Draft a Word document from your notes
  • Analyse data in Excel by asking questions
  • Summarise long email threads in Outlook
Web app
iPhone & iPad
Android
Windows
Mac

Fathom vs Microsoft 365 Copilot: questions

Is Fathom better than Microsoft 365 Copilot?

Neither wins for everyone. Our editors rank Fathom slightly higher overall in AI Productivity, but Microsoft 365 Copilot can be the better fit: Organisations that run on Microsoft 365.

Which is free, Fathom or Microsoft 365 Copilot?

Fathom can be used for free (free + paid), while Microsoft 365 Copilot is paid.

Can I use Fathom and Microsoft 365 Copilot together?

Yes. Many people keep both and pick per task, for example get automatic notes from Zoom calls with Fathom, and draft a Word document from your notes with Microsoft 365 Copilot.

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