Compare Fathom and Microsoft Teams 
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.4% of reviews)
Enterprise (39.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
$4.80 1 User Per Month
Fathom
Star Rating
(6,778)5.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansMicrosoft Teams
Star Rating
(18,439)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (39.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$4.80 1 User Per Month
Learn more about Microsoft TeamsSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Microsoft Teams excels in providing a comprehensive suite of collaboration tools, combining chat, video meetings, and file sharing all in one platform. Users appreciate its ability to keep teams organized and connected, especially when managing multiple projects remotely.
- Users say Fathom stands out for its simplicity and effectiveness in note-taking, with many highlighting the ease of setup and the automatic transcription feature. One user mentioned, "Set up was trivial and on the next meeting I had it just worked," showcasing its user-friendly nature.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Teams offers robust features like group chat, notifications, and screen sharing, which are essential for team collaboration. However, some users feel that it can be overwhelming due to its extensive functionalities.
- According to verified reviews, Fathom's focus on meeting summaries and action item extraction is highly praised, with users noting that it accurately associates tasks with the right individuals, making follow-ups easier and more efficient.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Microsoft Teams has a strong market presence and a wide range of integrations, some users find it challenging to navigate at times, especially those who are new to the platform.
- Users appreciate Fathom's free entry-level pricing, which makes it accessible for small businesses. This contrasts with Microsoft Teams, which, while offering a comprehensive toolset, comes with a starting price that may be a consideration for budget-conscious users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Fathom
Forever Free
Free
Enjoy the #1 rated AI Meeting Assistant for free forever.
- Unlimited transcripts, recording, and AI summaries
- Unlimited meeting clips, playlists, and recording search
- Slack & CRM integrations to automate post-meeting updates
Microsoft Teams
Teams Essentials
$4.80
1 User Per Month
- Seamless integration with Exchange: Teams Essentials works with On-Premises or Hosted Exchange so that Office clients can get Teams in the cloud.
- Upgraded online meetings: Provide professional features like virtual backgrounds, screen sharing, and recording from any device for your clients.
- Fully-enabled dynamic chats: Keep conversations going internally or externally with continuous chat, searchable history, and in-app file sharing and collaboration.
Free Trial
Fathom
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Teams
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.6
6,300
8.9
13,670
Ease of Use
9.7
6,434
8.8
13,897
Ease of Setup
9.6
5,087
9.0
4,300
Ease of Admin
9.6
1,928
8.7
2,401
Quality of Support
9.7
4,762
8.6
11,035
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.7
1,860
8.9
2,390
Product Direction (% positive)
9.8
6,310
8.6
13,037
Features by Category
Lead Facilitation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Organization
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
672
Not enough data
8.9
669
Not enough data
Performance Analysis
8.5
195
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Sales Analysis
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.8
125
Not enough data
9.6
633
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AI Sales Assistant
9.1
60
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
57
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
59
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
8.9
8885
Not enough data
8.7
9102
Not enough data
8.4
8431
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
9.0
8384
Not enough data
9.0
8351
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
8.8
8104
Not enough data
8.8
8313
Not enough data
8.7
7319
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
8.2
1008
AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
8.0
982
Not enough data
8.3
975
Not enough data
8.0
967
Not enough data
8.0
964
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
8.0
574
Not enough data
8.0
562
Call Analytics
9.7
2186
Not enough data
9.1
1790
Not enough data
9.3
1909
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Artificial Intelligence - Conversation Intelligence
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
2073
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Generative AI
9.5
1822
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Conversation Intelligence
9.0
513
Not enough data
9.0
497
Not enough data
9.0
544
Not enough data
9.1
481
Not enough data
9.1
500
Not enough data
8.9
482
Not enough data
8.8
468
Not enough data
Customization
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
447
Not enough data
Organization
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
445
Not enough data
8.9
445
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
442
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video CMS
9.2
61
Not enough data
9.2
62
Not enough data
9.3
61
Not enough data
9.3
62
Not enough data
Voice
9.0
2537
Not enough data
9.0
2792
Not enough data
Transcription
9.1
2735
Not enough data
9.4
2574
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Editing
9.2
2393
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Integration
9.1
2240
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
2497
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Transcription
9.1
321
Not enough data
9.1
317
Not enough data
9.1
312
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
Not enough data
9.0
7989
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
5663
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
6106
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Meeting Coordination
Not enough data
9.0
7613
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
6939
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
7143
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
5620
|
Verified
Software Type
Not enough data
8.8
7235
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
5271
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
5880
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
Not enough data
7.8
676
Not enough data
7.9
674
Not enough data
7.8
652
Meeting Prep - AI Meeting Assistants
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Meeting Automation - AI Meeting Assistants
9.7
3244
Not enough data
9.3
3165
Not enough data
9.4
3189
Not enough data
Meeting Insights - AI Meeting Assistants
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.6
3194
Not enough data
Accessibility - AI Meeting Assistants
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AI Meeting Assistants
9.0
279
Not enough data
8.8
281
Not enough data
9.0
278
Not enough data
8.9
278
Not enough data
Meeting Capture & Retention - AI Meeting Assistants
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.7
10
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Sales Coaching
8.9
51
Not enough data
8.8
52
Not enough data
8.7
51
Not enough data
8.9
52
Not enough data
Training
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.5
353
Not enough data
Feedback
9.4
338
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
9.6
317
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
9.2
326
Not enough data
Action Item Detection - AI Note-taking Software
9.6
569
8.5
112
9.7
595
8.8
121
Automatic Transcription - AI Note-taking Software
9.6
560
8.7
119
Collaboration & Sharing - AI Note-taking Software
9.4
505
8.6
115
Language & Accent Support - AI Note-taking Software
9.1
497
8.1
108
Multi-Platform Integration - AI Note-taking Software
9.2
511
8.2
113
Privacy & Security Controls - AI Note-taking Software
9.2
468
8.7
110
Searchable Note Archives - AI Note-taking Software
9.4
490
8.2
102
Speaker Identification - AI Note-taking Software
9.4
515
8.6
115
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Fathom and Microsoft Teams are categorized as AI Note-Taking Software
Unique Categories
Fathom is categorized as Conversation Intelligence, AI Sales Assistant, Video CMS, Sales Coaching, Note-Taking Software, Transcription, and AI Meeting Assistants
Microsoft Teams is categorized as Business Instant Messaging and Video Conferencing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Fathom
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft Teams
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
13.3%
Computer Software
13.0%
Consulting
10.7%
Information Technology and Services
8.7%
Professional Training & Coaching
4.5%
Other
49.7%
Information Technology and Services
17.2%
Computer Software
9.2%
Financial Services
3.6%
Education Management
3.6%
Marketing and Advertising
3.5%
Other
62.9%
Discussions
How do I show it is recording during live Zooms?
9 Comments
ND
it shows as a meeting participantRead more
Fathom has no more discussions with answers
What software do you need for Microsoft teams?
18 Comments
DK
To use Microsoft Teams effectively, you typically need the following software and components:
Microsoft Teams Application: You can download and install...Read more
What are Microsoft teams features?
12 Comments
NS
most used features in my work place
text based chat
video calling
team meetingsRead more
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