Aura Meet vs Fathom
Fathom joins your calls as a visible bot and uploads audio to the cloud. Aura Meet transcribes on your device — private, offline, and invisible.
The bot problem
Fathom works by joining your Zoom, Google Meet, or Teams calls as a visible bot — "Fathom Notetaker". Every participant sees it join and gets notified that the meeting is being recorded. This creates friction with clients, candidates, and partners.
Aura Meet records from your phone's microphone — completely invisible to other participants. No bot joins, no awkward notifications, no explaining to clients why there's an AI in the room.
| Feature | Aura Meet | Fathom |
|---|---|---|
| On-device transcription | ||
| Zero audio to server | ||
| Works offline | ||
| No bot joins your meeting | ||
| Works with in-person meetings | ||
| Works with phone calls | ||
| AI-powered summaries | ||
| Action item detection | ||
| CRM integration (HubSpot, Salesforce) | ||
| 99 languages | ||
| PDF executive reports | ||
| Mobile app (iOS + Android) | ||
| Free tier included | ||
| Pro price | $9.99/mo | $32/mo |
Beyond video calls
Fathom only works with Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams video calls. If you're in a coffee shop meeting, a phone call, a conference, or anywhere without a supported platform — Fathom can't help.
Aura Meet works with any meeting, anywhere. In-person, phone calls, hybrid meetings, conferences — just tap record on your phone. No platform dependency.
Privacy Shield: Your audio stays on your device
Fathom records your meetings and uploads the audio to cloud servers for transcription and AI processing. Your most sensitive conversations — sales calls, legal discussions, medical consultations — are processed on someone else's infrastructure.
Aura Meet's Privacy Shield processes everything on-device. Zero audio is ever uploaded. No cloud storage. No third-party access to your conversations. For regulated industries, this isn't optional — it's essential. Learn more about our privacy architecture →
Where Fathom shines
Fathom excels at CRM integration — it can automatically push meeting notes to HubSpot, Salesforce, and other CRMs. If you live in your CRM and only take video calls, Fathom's workflow automation is excellent. Aura Meet focuses on privacy-first intelligence for all meeting types.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Fathom join my meeting as a bot?
Yes. Fathom sends a visible bot participant into your Zoom, Google Meet, or Teams calls. All participants can see it and are notified. Aura Meet records from your phone's microphone — invisible to everyone else.
Does Fathom upload my audio to the cloud?
Yes. Fathom records and uploads your meeting audio to cloud servers for processing. Aura Meet processes everything on-device — your audio never leaves your phone.
Can Fathom work with in-person meetings?
No. Fathom only works with Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams video calls. Aura Meet works with any meeting — online, in-person, phone calls, and conferences.
Can I use Fathom offline?
No. Fathom requires an internet connection and a video call platform. Aura Meet works fully offline — all transcription and AI processing happens on your device.
How does pricing compare?
Aura Meet Pro costs $9.99/month vs Fathom Team at $32/month per user. Aura Meet includes a free tier with 10 meetings per month, on-device privacy, and offline support.
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