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Fathom vs StenographAI

Both stand on ai meeting assistants. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

StenographAI combines desktop recording, local processing, transcription, and meeting queries under an open-source free plan. Check operating-system requirements and whether sending transcripts to an optional provider fits your workflow.

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The facts

	Fathom	StenographAI
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web, Windows, Mac	Linux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Team: $15 a month	Free or on request
Plans published	5	2
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	fathom.ai	stenoai.co
On ai meeting assistants	#12 of 82	#30 of 82

Fathom: what it does well

StenographAI: what it does well

Captures microphone and system audio without a meeting bot
Transcribes in 99 languages
Generates summaries, topics, and action items
Stores recordings and transcripts locally
Free plan has no usage limits

What to know first

Intel Macs are unsupported
Windows support is listed as alpha
External AI providers receive transcripts and typed notes when configured
Google Calendar access is read-only

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