Comparison · 2026
Fathom vs Gong
Fathom wins overall with 78/100, versus 78/100 for Gong.
| # | Category | Fathom | Gong |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Recording & Platform Coverage | 32/50 (64%) | 29/50 (58%) |
| 2 | Transcription Quality | 29/45 (64%) | 37/45 (82%) |
| 3 | AI Reports & Notes | 23/45 (51%) | 37/45 (82%) |
| 4 | Knowledge Management | 17/30 (57%) | 26/30 (87%) |
| 5 | Email Handling | 14/30 (47%) | 24/30 (80%) |
| 6 | Telephony & VoIP | 6/25 (24%) | 24/25 (96%) |
| 7 | Integration - CRM | 18/25 (72%) | 22/25 (88%) |
| 8 | Integration - ATS | 3/20 (15%) | 7/20 (35%) |
| 9 | Integration - Productivity | 11/20 (55%) | 13/20 (65%) |
| 10 | Automation & Workflows | 21/35 (60%) | 27/35 (77%) |
| 11 | Organization & Search | 20/30 (67%) | 28/30 (93%) |
| 12 | Conversation Intelligence | 13/30 (43%) | 28/30 (93%) |
| 13 | Security & Compliance | 24/40 (60%) | 37/40 (93%) |
| 14 | Pricing & Value | 19/25 (76%) | 8/25 (32%) |
Verdict: which one should you pick?
Fathom takes the overall win at 78/100 against 78/100, mainly on recording & platform coverage, pricing & value. Gong is not out of the running though: it still leads on transcription quality, ai reports & notes, knowledge management, and those categories can outweigh the headline score depending on how you work.
Pick Fathom if...
- Recording & Platform Coverage matters most to you (64%)
- Pricing & Value matters most to you (76%)
- The free, frictionless notetaker for Zoom and Google Meet.
Pick Gong if...
- Transcription Quality matters most to you (82%)
- AI Reports & Notes matters most to you (82%)
- Knowledge Management matters most to you (87%)
- Email Handling matters most to you (80%)
- Enterprise revenue intelligence - the category-defining platform.
Pricing posture
| Pricing dimension | Fathom | Gong |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan usefulness | 5/5 | 0/5 |
| Freemium generosity | 5/5 | 0/5 |
| Value at mid-tier | 3/5 | 0/5 |
| Value at premium tier | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Enterprise readiness | 2/5 | 5/5 |
These are comparative ratings of pricing structure, not list prices - vendors change plans often, so always confirm the current rate on their own site.
Fathom vs Gong: common questions
Is Fathom or Gong better?
On our 14-category framework Fathom scores 78/100 versus 78/100 for Gong, so Fathom is the stronger all-rounder. Gong can still be the better pick when your priorities line up with its strengths.
What is Fathom best at?
Fathom scores highest on pricing & value and integration - crm. The free, frictionless notetaker for Zoom and Google Meet.
What is Gong best at?
Gong scores highest on telephony & voip and organization & search. Enterprise revenue intelligence - the category-defining platform.
Do Fathom and Gong both work with Zoom, Teams and Google Meet?
Fathom rates 5/5 on Zoom, 4/5 on Teams and 5/5 on Google Meet. Gong rates 5/5, 5/5 and 4/5 respectively.